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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 13000
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics MAT 210 Business Statistics SOPH-0091 3 2621
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business Ethics SOPH-0076 3 14724
Business Law Business Law Business Law I SOPH-0032 3 30886
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting SOPH-0010 3 58109
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management ALH225 Healthcare Management SOPH-0092 3 1997
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Human Resources Management SOPH-0089 3 7549
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 76729
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC112 Managerial Accounting SOPH-0079 3 24141
Operations Management Operations Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0086 3 7294
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior SOPH-0083 3 10096
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 56197
Principles of Leadership Principles of Leadership BUS350 Supervision and Leadership SOPH-0096 3 504
Principles of Management Principles of Management Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 28370
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MKT301 Marketing SOPH-0085 3 15466
Project Management Project Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0013 3 74222
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Applications or Introduction to Computers SOPH-0023 3 69221
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming INT215 Programming in Java SOPH-0062 3 8058
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Network Protocols & Internetworking SOPH-0068 3 7340
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Programming SOPH-0058 3 8921
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Advanced PC Applications SOPH-0047 3 15514
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development HTML Coding SOPH-0043 3 22331
Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice SOPH-0090 3 3195
Elective
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Open elective SOPH-0007 3 57841
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Open Elective SOPH-0087 3 2348
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 46229
English Composition II English Composition II Advanced Composition SOPH-0030 3 23638
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0019 3 5576
Public Speaking Public Speaking Speech SOPH-0024 3 17647
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities Elective SOPH-0009 3 62479
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Business and Technical Writing SOPH-0034 3 27457
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0050 3 3787
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Advanced Composition SOPH-0049 3 4907
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities Elective SOPH-0027 3 15402
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Humanities Elective SOPH-0008 3 10324
Art History I Art History I Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0006 3 55561
Art History II Art History II Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0029 3 24444
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking MFA6 or MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0065 3 32388
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Humanities Elective SOPH-0020 3 83873
Language
French I French I MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0077 3 932
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0057 3 10362
Spanish II Spanish II MFA9 (Humanities Elective) PFCE00 (Open Elective) SOPH-0064 3 2138
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0060 4 16499
College Algebra College Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0001 3 85971
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Mathematical Applications or Foundation Skills in Math SOPH-0055 3 29662
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Business Statistics SOPH-0005 3 94661
Precalculus Precalculus Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0069 3 8243
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I SCI135 Anatomy & Physiology 1 SOPH-0073 3 32814
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II SCI136 Anatomy & Physiology 2 SOPH-0081 3 17147
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Science Elective SOPH-0016 3 67888
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Science Elective SOPH-0002 3 69837
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Science Elective SOPH-0056 3 28300
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition SCI140 Nutrition MFA8 Natural Science Elective SOPH-0063 3 78542
Introduction to Physics Introduction to Physics SCI167: Natural Science Elective SOPH-0095 3 1184
Microbiology Microbiology MFA8 National Science Elective or PFCE00 Open Elective SOPH-0074 3 19451
Social Science
Criminology Criminology CJS308 Criminology SOPH-0084 3 5521
Introduction to Education
New
Introduction to Education ECE111 Fundamentals of Early Childhood Education SOPH-0098 3 146
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Essentials of Psychology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0048 3 42372
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0051 3 31314
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development MFA7 Social Science Elective SOPH-0078 3 32964
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Economics 1 (macroeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0012 3 54068
Microeconomics Microeconomics Economics 2 (microeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0011 3 41739
Personal Finance Personal Finance Personal Financial Management SOPH-0044 3 18882
U.S. Government U.S. Government MFA7 (Social Science Elective) SOPH-0071 3 17984
U.S. History I U.S. History I Social Science Elective SOPH-0022 3 53335
U.S. History II U.S. History II Social Science Elective SOPH-0025 3 11717
Other Courses
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology HIT 107 - Medical Terminology SOPH-0094 3 1447

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 11741
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 8736
Career Readiness Career Readiness Career Success SOPH-0066 3 7315
College Readiness College Readiness Career Success SOPH-0031 3 31129
Computer Applications Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 648
Data Literacy
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Data Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0099 1 41
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Career Success SOPH-0021 1 53573
Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0097 1 111
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Math SOPH-0017 2 12522
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science SOPH-0080 3 18714
Healthcare Career Exploration
New
Healthcare Career Exploration Career Success SOPH-0100 1 15
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 9245
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Career Success SOPH-0041 1 8305
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Career Success SOPH-0061 1 2914
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 5511
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Science SOPH-0075 1 8607
Social Psychology
New
Social Psychology Social Science SOPH-0101 3 23
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Career Success SOPH-0026 1 39808

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