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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

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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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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

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You want to work quickly through one or two courses.

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You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.

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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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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 10464
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics MAT 210 Business Statistics SOPH-0091 3 1187
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business Ethics SOPH-0076 3 12026
Business Law Business Law Business Law I SOPH-0032 3 26112
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting SOPH-0010 3 50356
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Human Resources Management SOPH-0089 3 4428
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 69859
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC112 Managerial Accounting SOPH-0079 3 18581
Operations Management Operations Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0086 3 4670
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior SOPH-0083 3 6943
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 47912
Principles of Management Principles of Management Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 23442
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MKT301 Marketing SOPH-0085 3 10846
Project Management Project Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0013 3 68295
Career Success
Career Readiness Career Readiness SOPH-0066 3 5973
College Readiness College Readiness SOPH-0031 3 28512
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams SOPH-0021 1 47681
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration SOPH-0041 1 7207
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness SOPH-0061 1 2470
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict SOPH-0026 1 36861
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Applications or Introduction to Computers SOPH-0023 3 64402
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming INT215 Programming in Java SOPH-0062 3 7110
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Network Protocols & Internetworking SOPH-0068 3 6378
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Programming SOPH-0058 3 7820
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Advanced PC Applications SOPH-0047 3 13035
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development HTML Coding SOPH-0043 3 21509
Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice SOPH-0090 3 1832
Elective
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Open elective SOPH-0007 3 48046
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Open Elective SOPH-0087 3 1520
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 37340
English Composition II English Composition II Advanced Composition SOPH-0030 3 19114
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0019 3 5188
Public Speaking Public Speaking Speech SOPH-0024 3 14787
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities Elective SOPH-0009 3 57294
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Business and Technical Writing SOPH-0034 3 24634
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0050 3 3032
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Advanced Composition SOPH-0049 3 3868
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities Elective SOPH-0027 3 13131
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Humanities Elective SOPH-0008 3 8619
Art History I Art History I Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0006 3 50428
Art History II Art History II Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0029 3 23148
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking MFA6 or MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0065 3 25786
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Humanities Elective SOPH-0020 3 74986
Language
French I French I MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0077 3 746
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0057 3 8498
Spanish II Spanish II MFA9 (Humanities Elective) PFCE00 (Open Elective) SOPH-0064 3 1556
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0060 4 13521
College Algebra College Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0001 3 73305
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics SOPH-0017 2 10923
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Mathematical Applications or Foundation Skills in Math SOPH-0055 3 24928
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Business Statistics SOPH-0005 3 80307
Precalculus Precalculus Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0069 3 6555
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I SCI135 Anatomy & Physiology 1 SOPH-0073 3 24887
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II SCI136 Anatomy & Physiology 2 SOPH-0081 3 12637
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Science Elective SOPH-0016 3 60242
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness SOPH-0080 3 14112
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Science Elective SOPH-0002 3 61245
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Science Elective SOPH-0056 3 22218
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition SCI140 Nutrition MFA8 Natural Science Elective SOPH-0063 3 62782
Microbiology Microbiology Natural Science Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0074 3 15136
Social Science
Criminology Criminology CJS308 Criminology SOPH-0084 3 3954
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Essentials of Psychology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0048 3 35432
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0051 3 23964
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development MFA7 Social Science Elective SOPH-0078 3 24730
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Economics 1 (macroeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0012 3 43153
Microeconomics Microeconomics Economics 2 (microeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0011 3 32590
Personal Finance Personal Finance Personal Financial Management SOPH-0044 3 16182
U.S. Government U.S. Government MFA7 (Social Science Elective) SOPH-0071 3 14248
U.S. History I U.S. History I Social Science Elective SOPH-0022 3 28260
U.S. History II U.S. History II Social Science Elective SOPH-0025 3 9524
Other Courses
Medical Terminology
New
Medical Terminology HIT 107 - Medical Terminology SOPH-0094 3 283

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 9027
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 6228
Computer Applications Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 210
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 1010
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 7296
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 4178
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Science SOPH-0075 1 6382

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