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Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia

Take courses that transfer to Penn Foster College for just $99/month

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 prior learning (PL). A maximum of 25% of the total credits in a program may be granted from a combination of prior learning assessments or challenge exams.
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Penn Foster College

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 prior learning (PL). A maximum of 25% of the total credits in a program may be granted from a combination of prior learning assessments or challenge exams.

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No credit card required
Free trial never expires

How It Works

Here's how Sophia works with your degree at Penn Foster College.

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Get started with a free trial and experience Sophia's smart, user-friendly courseroom. Sample as many of our college-level online courses as you'd like, get to know the instructors, and see if Sophia is right for you.

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Save time and money earning your degree when you become a Sophia member. Our online and on-demand courses help you knock out your general education requirements fast and on your terms.

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  • 70+ on-demand courses
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Take Courses

Take one or many of our highly-rated courses. Complete all the required assessments with an overall score of 70% or above and go onto the next one.

  • Take as many (or as few) as you want
  • Go at your own pace
  • Courses are pass-fail

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Transfer Credit

When you complete a course, Sophia will send you a congratulatory email letting you know we automatically sent your transcript to Penn Foster College.

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Membership Plans & Pricing

Try any course for free and when you're ready, choose a membership plan to get unlimited access to 30+ courses.

1 Month

You want to work quickly through one or two courses.

$99

Per month. Auto-renews.

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You want to knock out several gen eds over a few months.

25% savings
$299

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12 Months

You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.

50% savings
$599

Per year. Auto-renews.

Courses

Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at Penn Foster College.

If you're unsure which courses are applicable toward your program, we recommend reviewing our course list with an advisor from your school to find the best options.

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Have questions about your degree program? Contact Penn Foster College.

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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 9554
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics MAT 210 Business Statistics SOPH-0091 3 687
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business Ethics SOPH-0076 3 10690
Business Law Business Law Business Law I SOPH-0032 3 24112
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting SOPH-0010 3 47301
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Human Resources Management SOPH-0089 3 3299
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 65061
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC112 Managerial Accounting SOPH-0079 3 16229
Operations Management Operations Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0086 3 3710
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior SOPH-0083 3 5726
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 44487
Principles of Management Principles of Management Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 21518
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MKT301 Marketing SOPH-0085 3 9131
Project Management Project Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0013 3 64102
Career Success
Career Readiness Career Readiness SOPH-0066 3 5470
College Readiness College Readiness SOPH-0031 3 27455
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams SOPH-0021 1 45290
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration SOPH-0041 1 6606
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness SOPH-0061 1 2267
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict SOPH-0026 1 35635
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Applications or Introduction to Computers SOPH-0023 3 60681
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming INT215 Programming in Java SOPH-0062 3 6652
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Network Protocols & Internetworking SOPH-0068 3 5981
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Programming SOPH-0058 3 7327
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Advanced PC Applications SOPH-0047 3 12088
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development HTML Coding SOPH-0043 3 21069
Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice SOPH-0090 3 1316
Elective
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Open elective SOPH-0007 3 44431
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Open Elective SOPH-0087 3 1176
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 33897
English Composition II English Composition II Advanced Composition SOPH-0030 3 17698
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0019 3 5010
Public Speaking Public Speaking Speech SOPH-0024 3 13499
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities Elective SOPH-0009 3 55420
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Business and Technical Writing SOPH-0034 3 23355
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0050 3 2793
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Advanced Composition SOPH-0049 3 3458
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities Elective SOPH-0027 3 12195
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Humanities Elective SOPH-0008 3 7925
Art History I Art History I Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0006 3 48403
Art History II Art History II Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0029 3 22618
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking MFA6 or MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0065 3 23339
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Humanities Elective SOPH-0020 3 69132
Language
French I French I MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0077 3 663
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0057 3 7729
Spanish II Spanish II MFA9 (Humanities Elective) PFCE00 (Open Elective) SOPH-0064 3 1338
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0060 4 12340
College Algebra College Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0001 3 68541
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics SOPH-0017 2 10230
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Mathematical Applications or Foundation Skills in Math SOPH-0055 3 23109
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Business Statistics SOPH-0005 3 75174
Precalculus Precalculus Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0069 3 5908
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I SCI135 Anatomy & Physiology 1 SOPH-0073 3 21772
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II SCI136 Anatomy & Physiology 2 SOPH-0081 3 10900
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Science Elective SOPH-0016 3 55707
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness SOPH-0080 3 12225
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Science Elective SOPH-0002 3 57926
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Science Elective SOPH-0056 3 19819
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition SCI140 Nutrition MFA8 Natural Science Elective SOPH-0063 3 56935
Microbiology Microbiology Natural Science Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0074 3 13248
Social Science
Criminology Criminology CJS308 Criminology SOPH-0084 3 3332
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Essentials of Psychology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0048 3 32620
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0051 3 21166
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development MFA7 Social Science Elective SOPH-0078 3 21581
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Economics 1 (macroeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0012 3 39168
Microeconomics Microeconomics Economics 2 (microeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0011 3 29303
Personal Finance Personal Finance Personal Financial Management SOPH-0044 3 15117
U.S. Government U.S. Government MFA7 (Social Science Elective) SOPH-0071 3 12624
U.S. History I U.S. History I Social Science Elective SOPH-0022 3 25171
U.S. History II U.S. History II Social Science Elective SOPH-0025 3 8553

Other Sophia Courses

Penn Foster College has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.

Sophia Course Category ACE® ID Credits Rating
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science SOPH-0072 1 8069
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 5303
Computer Applications
New
Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 50
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 674
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 6517
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 3738
Medical Terminology
New
Medical Terminology Science SOPH-0094 3 0
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Science SOPH-0075 1 5515

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Reviews

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by Craig P. on January 4, 2026
Course material provided made taking the course almost impossible to fail.
by Sade T. on January 4, 2026
I truly enjoyed taking my first course with Sophia. It was informative and detailed, but not too overwhelming. 10/10.
by Tyler D. on January 4, 2026
Challenging, but satisfying to complete!
by Kim brian D. on January 3, 2026
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by Elijah H. on January 3, 2026
Love the course wish I would've known about this early
by Karli T. on January 3, 2026
Overall I def recommend this course! Very helpful.
by Nao I. on January 3, 2026
I loved the class, but the explanation(especially how they word things) and the order of teaching could've been improved.
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