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Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia

Penn Foster College and Sophia are partnering to provide you with an education that exceeds your expectations. Penn Foster College is excited to work with Sophia in an effort to provide more flexible opportunities for you to earn college credit. Available anytime, anywhere, and accessible by most any device, Sophia's self-paced courses let you earn general education credits on your schedule. View the course chart below to find the right courses that will help you complete your degree with the assistance of your advisor.

Sophia Transcripts can be sent to: [email protected]. Credits earned through Sophia will be awarded as transfer credit (TR). A maximum of 75% of the total credits in a program may be granted.

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Penn Foster College's Degree Programs
Sophia Courses Penn Foster College Courses ACE® ID Sem Credits Rating
Business
Business Communication Business Communication Business and Technical Writing SOPH-0059 3 12883
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics MAT 210 Business Statistics SOPH-0091 3 2562
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business Ethics SOPH-0076 3 14649
Business Law Business Law Business Law I SOPH-0032 3 30677
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting SOPH-0010 3 57818
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management ALH225 Healthcare Management SOPH-0092 3 1958
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Human Resources Management SOPH-0089 3 7420
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 76508
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC112 Managerial Accounting SOPH-0079 3 23918
Operations Management Operations Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0086 3 7181
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior SOPH-0083 3 9974
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 55860
Principles of Leadership Principles of Leadership BUS350 Supervision and Leadership SOPH-0096 3 459
Principles of Management Principles of Management Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 28182
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MKT301 Marketing SOPH-0085 3 15285
Project Management Project Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0013 3 74021
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Applications or Introduction to Computers SOPH-0023 3 69023
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming INT215 Programming in Java SOPH-0062 3 8022
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Network Protocols & Internetworking SOPH-0068 3 7302
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Programming SOPH-0058 3 8890
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Advanced PC Applications SOPH-0047 3 15417
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development HTML Coding SOPH-0043 3 22312
Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice SOPH-0090 3 3144
Elective
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Open elective SOPH-0007 3 57448
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Open Elective SOPH-0087 3 2318
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 45842
English Composition II English Composition II Advanced Composition SOPH-0030 3 23455
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0019 3 5567
Public Speaking Public Speaking Speech SOPH-0024 3 17569
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities Elective SOPH-0009 3 62256
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Business and Technical Writing SOPH-0034 3 27377
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0050 3 3756
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Advanced Composition SOPH-0049 3 4871
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities Elective SOPH-0027 3 15315
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Humanities Elective SOPH-0008 3 10258
Art History I Art History I Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0006 3 55361
Art History II Art History II Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0029 3 24401
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking MFA6 or MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0065 3 32155
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Humanities Elective SOPH-0020 3 83619
Language
French I French I MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0077 3 925
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0057 3 10291
Spanish II Spanish II MFA9 (Humanities Elective) PFCE00 (Open Elective) SOPH-0064 3 2120
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0060 4 16392
College Algebra College Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0001 3 85520
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Mathematical Applications or Foundation Skills in Math SOPH-0055 3 29468
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Business Statistics SOPH-0005 3 94115
Precalculus Precalculus Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0069 3 8180
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I SCI135 Anatomy & Physiology 1 SOPH-0073 3 32517
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II SCI136 Anatomy & Physiology 2 SOPH-0081 3 16967
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Science Elective SOPH-0016 3 67684
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Science Elective SOPH-0002 3 69506
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Science Elective SOPH-0056 3 28060
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition SCI140 Nutrition MFA8 Natural Science Elective SOPH-0063 3 77888
Introduction to Physics Introduction to Physics SCI167: Natural Science Elective SOPH-0095 3 1128
Microbiology Microbiology MFA8 National Science Elective or PFCE00 Open Elective SOPH-0074 3 19262
Social Science
Criminology Criminology CJS308 Criminology SOPH-0084 3 5456
Introduction to Education
New
Introduction to Education ECE111 Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education SOPH-0098 3 134
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Essentials of Psychology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0048 3 42091
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0051 3 31021
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development MFA7 Social Science Elective SOPH-0078 3 32639
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Economics 1 (macroeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0012 3 53649
Microeconomics Microeconomics Economics 2 (microeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0011 3 41374
Personal Finance Personal Finance Personal Financial Management SOPH-0044 3 18778
U.S. Government U.S. Government MFA7 (Social Science Elective) SOPH-0071 3 17877
U.S. History I U.S. History I Social Science Elective SOPH-0022 3 53121
U.S. History II U.S. History II Social Science Elective SOPH-0025 3 11673
Other Courses
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology HIT 107 - Medical Terminology SOPH-0094 3 1408

Sophia Courses Without Transfer Equivalency

The courses below do not currently transfer to Penn Foster College under an established agreement. Before enrolling in these courses, please contact the school to confirm whether they will accept the credit.

Sophia Course Category ACE® ID Credits Rating
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science SOPH-0072 1 11642
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 8656
Career Readiness Career Readiness Career Success SOPH-0066 3 7263
College Readiness College Readiness Career Success SOPH-0031 3 31023
Computer Applications Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 634
Data Literacy
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Data Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0099 1 34
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Career Success SOPH-0021 1 53352
Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0097 1 107
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Math SOPH-0017 2 12466
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science SOPH-0080 3 18539
Healthcare Career Exploration
New
Healthcare Career Exploration Career Success SOPH-0100 1 11
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 9176
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Career Success SOPH-0041 1 8276
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Career Success SOPH-0061 1 2899
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 5446
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Science SOPH-0075 1 8522
Social Psychology
New
Social Psychology Social Science SOPH-0101 3 14
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Career Success SOPH-0026 1 39697

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