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Select one that fits your desired degree program at Capella University.
| Sophia Course | Capella University Course | ACE® ID | Credits | Rating | |
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Business Data Analytics | BUS3500 Business Transfer | SOPH-0091 | 4.5 |
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Business Law | Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2021 Fundamentals of Business Law | SOPH-0032 | 4.5 |
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Developing Effective Teams | BUS1500 General Business Elective | SOPH-0021 | 1.5 |
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Financial Accounting | Students starting at Capella prior to Spring 2024: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Spring 2024 & afterwards: BUS2061 Accounting Fundamentals | SOPH-0010 | 4.5 |
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Human Resource Management | BUS1500 General Business Elective | SOPH-0089 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Business | BUS1500 General Business Elective | SOPH-0014 | 4.5 |
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Managerial Accounting | BUS1500 Business Elective | SOPH-0079 | 4.5 |
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Operations Management | BUS4014 Operations Management for Competitive Advantage | SOPH-0086 | 4.5 |
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Organizational Behavior | BUS3500 Business Special Elective | SOPH-0083 | 4.5 |
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Principles of Finance | Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2062 Finance Fundamentals | SOPH-0033 | 4.5 |
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Principles of Management | Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS1011 Management Fundamentals | SOPH-0054 | 4.5 |
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Principles of Marketing | Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2030 Marketing and Sales Fundamentals | SOPH-0085 | 4.5 |
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Project Management | Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: PM1000 Project Management Principles | SOPH-0013 | 4.5 |
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| Communication | |||||
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Business Communication | COM1500 Communications General Transfer | SOPH-0059 | 4.5 |
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Conflict Resolution | COM1500 Communication Elective | SOPH-0007 | 4.5 |
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English Composition I | ENG1000 English Composition | SOPH-0015 | 4.5 |
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English Composition II | COM1500 Communications General Transfer | SOPH-0030 | 4.5 |
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Foundations of English Composition | COM1500 Communications General Transfer | SOPH-0019 | 4.5 |
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Public Speaking | COM1500 Communications General Transfer | SOPH-0024 | 4.5 |
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Visual Communications | COM1500 Visual Design in Communications | SOPH-0009 | 4.5 |
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Workplace Communication | COM1250 Workplace Communication | SOPH-0034 | 4.5 |
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Workplace Writing I | ENG1600 General English Requirement | SOPH-0050 | 4.5 |
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Workplace Writing II | COM1500 Communications General Transfer | SOPH-0049 | 4.5 |
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| Computer Science and IT | |||||
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IT Career Exploration | IT1500 General IT Elective | SOPH-0041 | 1.5 |
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Introduction to Information Technology | IT1500 Technology Transfer Elective | SOPH-0023 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Java Programming | IT2249 Intro to Programming with Java | SOPH-0062 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Networking | IT2280 Network Technology & Architecture | SOPH-0068 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Python Programming | IT2240 Intro to Programming | SOPH-0058 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Relational Databases | IT2230 Introduction to Database Systems | SOPH-0047 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Web Development | IT1500 General IT Elective | SOPH-0043 | 4.5 |
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Career Readiness | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0066 | 4.5 |
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College Readiness | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0031 | 4.5 |
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Health, Fitness, and Wellness | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0080 | 4.5 |
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Healthcare Management | GEN3500 Upper Division General Transfer | SOPH-0092 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Career Readiness | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0061 | 1.5 |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0090 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Nutrition | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0063 | 4.5 |
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Lifespan Development | PSYC2600 Developing Across the Lifespan - Course will not transfer into PSYC3210 | SOPH-0078 | 4.5 |
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Public and Community Health | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0087 | 4.5 |
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The Essentials of Managing Conflict | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0026 | 1.5 |
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| Humanities | |||||
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Ancient Greek Philosophers | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0027 | 4.5 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0008 | 4.5 |
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Art History I | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0006 | 4.5 |
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Art History II | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0029 | 4.5 |
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Business Ethics | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0076 | 4.5 |
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Critical Thinking | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0065 | 4.5 |
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French I | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0077 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Ethics | PHI2000 Ethics | SOPH-0020 | 4.5 |
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Spanish I | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0057 | 4.5 |
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Spanish II | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0064 | 4.5 |
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| Natural Science and Mathematics | |||||
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Anatomy and Physiology I | BIO1600 Biology Requirement | SOPH-0073 | 4.5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | NSC1500 Natural Science | SOPH-0072 | 1.5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II | NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer | SOPH-0081 | 4.5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | NSC1500 Natural Science | SOPH-0082 | 1.5 |
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Calculus I | MAT2200 Calculus | SOPH-0060 | 6 |
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College Algebra | MAT1050 College Algebra | SOPH-0001 | 4.5 |
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Environmental Science | BIO1050 Environmental Biology and Society | SOPH-0016 | 4.5 |
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Foundations of Statistics | MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer | SOPH-0017 | 3 |
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Human Biology | BIO1000 Human Biology | SOPH-0002 | 4.5 |
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Human Biology Lab | NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer | SOPH-0067 | 1.5 |
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Introduction to Chemistry | NSC1500 Natural Science General Transfer | SOPH-0056 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab | NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer | SOPH-0070 | 1.5 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics | MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer | SOPH-0055 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Statistics | MAT2001 Statistical Reasoning or MAT2150 Data and Statistics for Everyday Life | SOPH-0005 | 4.5 |
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Microbiology | NSC1500 Natural Science General Transfer | SOPH-0074 | 4.5 |
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Microbiology Lab | NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer | SOPH-0075 | 1.5 |
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Precalculus | MAT1200 Pre-Calculus | SOPH-0069 | 4.5 |
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| Social Science | |||||
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Criminology | SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer | SOPH-0084 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Psychology | PSYC1010 Introductory Psychology | SOPH-0048 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Sociology | SOC1150 How Society Works: Diversity, Collaboration, & Problem Solving | SOPH-0051 | 4.5 |
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Macroeconomics | SOC1500 Social Science General Transfer | SOPH-0012 | 4.5 |
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Microeconomics | SOC1500 Social Science General Transfer | SOPH-0011 | 4.5 |
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Personal Finance | ECO1150 Personal Economics: Introduction to Financial Planning | SOPH-0044 | 4.5 |
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U.S. Government | SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer | SOPH-0071 | 4.5 |
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U.S. History I | SOC1500 Social Science (General Transfer) | SOPH-0022 | 4.5 |
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U.S. History II | SOC1500 Social Science Transfer | SOPH-0025 | 4.5 |
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Sophia courses must be completed prior to starting Capella's FlexPath offerings. Sophia courses may be taken concurrently with Capella's GuidedPath offerings, but must be completed prior to the start of your final Capella course.
Membership in Sophia Learning is available as soon as you've applied to a Capella University undergraduate degree program, and as long as you are an active applicant or student, to help you complete your degree quickly and affordably.
- Work on your gen eds — Sophia's self-paced online courses let you complete general education courses on your schedule, then apply them toward your undergraduate degree program.
- Curated courses — With Bridge to Bachelor's in Business you can choose from a curated library of business courses to help you gain relevant skills. Successful completion of Sophia business courses may be used at Capella and can give you a head start on your undergraduate business degree.
- Apply your courses to Capella University for credit — Once you complete a course, your transcript will be automatically sent to Capella University on your behalf. (A fee per course will be charged to release information to other institutions.)
Talk to your academic coach or enrollment counselor to identify Sophia courses that may apply to your degree program. If you have already received credit from Capella University for the course equivalent, either through Capella enrollment or transfer courses, you will not receive duplicate credit for the same course.
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General Education Requirements for Capella Bachelor's Students
Already have your general education requirements met? Don't forget Sophia courses can also fulfill your elective requirements.
45 Total Credits, 16 Credits from Categories
You need 45 quarter credits to meet your general education requirements. This must include a minimum of 4 quarter credits from each of the following categories: Communication, Humanities, Natural Science and Mathematics, and Social Science. Then you you're free to choose 29 additional quarter credits from any of the categories
| Sophia Course | Capella University Course | ACE® ID | Capella Credits | Rating | |
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| Business | |||||
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Business Data Analytics | BUS3500 Business Transfer | SOPH-0091 | 4.5 |
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Business Law | Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2021 Fundamentals of Business Law | SOPH-0032 | 4.5 |
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Developing Effective Teams | BUS1500 General Business Elective | SOPH-0021 | 1.5 |
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Financial Accounting | Students starting at Capella prior to Spring 2024: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Spring 2024 & afterwards: BUS2061 Accounting Fundamentals | SOPH-0010 | 4.5 |
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Human Resource Management | BUS1500 General Business Elective | SOPH-0089 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Business | BUS1500 General Business Elective | SOPH-0014 | 4.5 |
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Managerial Accounting | BUS1500 Business Elective | SOPH-0079 | 4.5 |
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Operations Management | BUS4014 Operations Management for Competitive Advantage | SOPH-0086 | 4.5 |
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Organizational Behavior | BUS3500 Business Special Elective | SOPH-0083 | 4.5 |
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Principles of Finance | Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2062 Finance Fundamentals | SOPH-0033 | 4.5 |
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Principles of Management | Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS1011 Management Fundamentals | SOPH-0054 | 4.5 |
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Principles of Marketing | Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: BUS2030 Marketing and Sales Fundamentals | SOPH-0085 | 4.5 |
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Project Management | Students starting at Capella prior to Winter 2025: BUS1500 Business Elective // Students starting Winter 2025 & afterwards: PM1000 Project Management Principles | SOPH-0013 | 4.5 |
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| Communication | |||||
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Business Communication | COM1500 Communications General Transfer | SOPH-0059 | 4.5 |
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Conflict Resolution | COM1500 Communication Elective | SOPH-0007 | 4.5 |
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English Composition I | ENG1000 English Composition | SOPH-0015 | 4.5 |
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English Composition II | COM1500 Communications General Transfer | SOPH-0030 | 4.5 |
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Foundations of English Composition | COM1500 Communications General Transfer | SOPH-0019 | 4.5 |
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Public Speaking | COM1500 Communications General Transfer | SOPH-0024 | 4.5 |
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Visual Communications | COM1500 Visual Design in Communications | SOPH-0009 | 4.5 |
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Workplace Communication | COM1250 Workplace Communication | SOPH-0034 | 4.5 |
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Workplace Writing I | ENG1600 General English Requirement | SOPH-0050 | 4.5 |
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Workplace Writing II | COM1500 Communications General Transfer | SOPH-0049 | 4.5 |
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| Computer Science and IT | |||||
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IT Career Exploration | IT1500 General IT Elective | SOPH-0041 | 1.5 |
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Introduction to Information Technology | IT1500 Technology Transfer Elective | SOPH-0023 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Java Programming | IT2249 Intro to Programming with Java | SOPH-0062 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Networking | IT2280 Network Technology & Architecture | SOPH-0068 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Python Programming | IT2240 Intro to Programming | SOPH-0058 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Relational Databases | IT2230 Introduction to Database Systems | SOPH-0047 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Web Development | IT1500 General IT Elective | SOPH-0043 | 4.5 |
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Career Readiness | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0066 | 4.5 |
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College Readiness | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0031 | 4.5 |
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Health, Fitness, and Wellness | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0080 | 4.5 |
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Healthcare Management | GEN3500 Upper Division General Transfer | SOPH-0092 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Career Readiness | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0061 | 1.5 |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0090 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Nutrition | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0063 | 4.5 |
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Lifespan Development | PSYC2600 Developing Across the Lifespan - Course will not transfer into PSYC3210 | SOPH-0078 | 4.5 |
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Public and Community Health | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0087 | 4.5 |
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The Essentials of Managing Conflict | GEN1500 General Transfer Elective | SOPH-0026 | 1.5 |
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| Humanities | |||||
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Ancient Greek Philosophers | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0027 | 4.5 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0008 | 4.5 |
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Art History I | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0006 | 4.5 |
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Art History II | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0029 | 4.5 |
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Business Ethics | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0076 | 4.5 |
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Critical Thinking | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0065 | 4.5 |
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French I | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0077 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Ethics | PHI2000 Ethics | SOPH-0020 | 4.5 |
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Spanish I | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0057 | 4.5 |
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Spanish II | HUM1500 Humanities General Transfer | SOPH-0064 | 4.5 |
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| Natural Science and Mathematics | |||||
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Anatomy and Physiology I | BIO1600 Biology Requirement | SOPH-0073 | 4.5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | NSC1500 Natural Science | SOPH-0072 | 1.5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II | NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer | SOPH-0081 | 4.5 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | NSC1500 Natural Science | SOPH-0082 | 1.5 |
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Calculus I | MAT2200 Calculus | SOPH-0060 | 6 |
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College Algebra | MAT1050 College Algebra | SOPH-0001 | 4.5 |
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Environmental Science | BIO1050 Environmental Biology and Society | SOPH-0016 | 4.5 |
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Foundations of Statistics | MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer | SOPH-0017 | 3 |
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Human Biology | BIO1000 Human Biology | SOPH-0002 | 4.5 |
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Human Biology Lab | NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer | SOPH-0067 | 1.5 |
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Introduction to Chemistry | NSC1500 Natural Science General Transfer | SOPH-0056 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab | NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer | SOPH-0070 | 1.5 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics | MAT1500 Mathematics General Transfer | SOPH-0055 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Statistics | MAT2001 Statistical Reasoning or MAT2150 Data and Statistics for Everyday Life | SOPH-0005 | 4.5 |
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Microbiology | NSC1500 Natural Science General Transfer | SOPH-0074 | 4.5 |
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Microbiology Lab | NSC1500 Natural Science Transfer | SOPH-0075 | 1.5 |
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Precalculus | MAT1200 Pre-Calculus | SOPH-0069 | 4.5 |
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Criminology | SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer | SOPH-0084 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Psychology | PSYC1010 Introductory Psychology | SOPH-0048 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Sociology | SOC1150 How Society Works: Diversity, Collaboration, & Problem Solving | SOPH-0051 | 4.5 |
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Macroeconomics | SOC1500 Social Science General Transfer | SOPH-0012 | 4.5 |
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Microeconomics | SOC1500 Social Science General Transfer | SOPH-0011 | 4.5 |
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Personal Finance | ECO1150 Personal Economics: Introduction to Financial Planning | SOPH-0044 | 4.5 |
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U.S. Government | SOC1500 Social Sciences Transfer | SOPH-0071 | 4.5 |
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U.S. History I | SOC1500 Social Science (General Transfer) | SOPH-0022 | 4.5 |
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U.S. History II | SOC1500 Social Science Transfer | SOPH-0025 | 4.5 |
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Introduction to Business
by Jessica J. on November 9, 2025
informative
Anatomy and Physiology I
by KRYSTEL D. on November 9, 2025
very hard course
Introduction to Ethics
by Laura T. on November 9, 2025
I loved this course. The information was so valuable and I will keep this knowledge forever.
Microeconomics
by Kori J. on November 9, 2025
A lot of formulas to consider.
Introduction to Nutrition
by Chenise S. on November 9, 2025
Great course. I learned a lot and plan to take these elements to change my eating habits!
Business Law
by MAZI A. on November 9, 2025
STAY MOTIVATED
College Algebra
by Timothy B. on November 9, 2025
Pretty valid option, better than cramming classes because you can go at your own pace
Environmental Science
by Joseph H. on November 9, 2025
This was a good course.
There was a LOT of information to digest for someone who's never learned any of this, but overall, a great course.
Thank you, Sophia, for allowing adult learners to pursue their dreams! :)))
