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: TransferCredit@PennFoster.edu. 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.
How It Works
Here's how Sophia works with your degree at Penn Foster College.
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Try Sophia for Free
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.
- Tour the courseroom
- Meet the instructors
- Take the first quiz
You can skip this step and Become a Member right away.
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Become a Member
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.
- Gain unlimited access
- 60+ on-demand courses
- Only $99 a month
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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.
- Easy
- Automated
- Free
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.
Per month. Auto-renews.
4 Months
You want to knock out several gen eds over a few months.
For four months. Auto-renews.
12 Months
You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.
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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Penn Foster College's Degree Programs| Sophia Courses | Penn Foster College Courses | Sem Credits | Rating | |
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Business Communication | Business and Technical Writing | 3 |
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Business Ethics | Business Ethics | 3 |
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Business Law | Business Law I | 3 |
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Financial Accounting | Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting | 3 |
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Introduction to Business | Introduction to Business | 3 |
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Principles of Finance | Financial Management | 3 |
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Principles of Management | Principles of Management | 3 |
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Project Management | Business Elective (upper level) | 3 |
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Introduction to Information Technology | Computer Applications or Introduction to Computers | 3 |
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Introduction to Networking | Network Protocols & Internetworking | 3 |
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Introduction to Python Programming | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
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Introduction to Relational Databases | Advanced PC Applications | 3 |
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Introduction to Web Development | HTML Coding | 3 |
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Conflict Resolution | Open elective | 3 |
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English Composition I | English Composition I | 3 |
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English Composition II | Advanced Composition | 3 |
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Foundations of English Composition | Foundation Skills in Writing | 3 |
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Public Speaking | Speech | 3 |
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Visual Communications | Humanities Elective | 3 |
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Workplace Communication | Business and Technical Writing | 3 |
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Workplace Writing I | Foundation Skills in Writing | 3 |
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Workplace Writing II | Advanced Composition | 3 |
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Ancient Greek Philosophers | Humanities Elective | 3 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | Humanities Elective | 3 |
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Art History I | Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective | 3 |
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Art History II | Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective | 3 |
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Introduction to Ethics | Humanities Elective | 3 |
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Spanish I | Humanities Elective or Open Elective | 3 |
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Calculus I | Precalculus or Mathematical Applications | 4 |
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College Algebra | Intermediate Algebra or Mathematical Applications | 3 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics | Mathematical Applications or Foundation Skills in Math | 3 |
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Introduction to Statistics | Business Statistics | 3 |
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Precalculus | Precalculus or Mathematical Applications | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I | Anatomy & Physiology 1 or Natural Science Elective | 3 |
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Environmental Science | Natural Science Elective | 3 |
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Human Biology | Natural Science Elective | 3 |
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Introduction to Chemistry | Natural Science Elective | 3 |
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Microbiology | Natural Science Elective or Open Elective | 3 |
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Introduction to Psychology | Essentials of Psychology or Social Science Elective | 3 |
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Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Sociology or Social Science Elective | 3 |
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Macroeconomics | Economics 1 (macroeconomics) or Social Science Elective | 3 |
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Microeconomics | Economics 2 (microeconomics) or Social Science Elective | 3 |
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Personal Finance | Personal Financial Management | 3 |
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U.S. History I | Social Science Elective | 3 |
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U.S. History II | Social Science Elective | 3 |
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Other Sophia Courses
Penn Foster College has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.
| Sophia Course | Category | Credits | Rating | |
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | Science | 1 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II | Science | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | Science | 1 |
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Career Readiness | Career Success | 3 |
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College Readiness | Career Success | 3 |
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Critical Thinking | Humanities | 3 |
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Developing Effective Teams | Career Success | 1 |
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Foundations of Statistics | Math | 2 |
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French I | Language | 3 |
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Health, Fitness, and Wellness | Science | 3 |
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Human Biology Lab | Science | 1 |
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IT Career Exploration | Career Success | 1 |
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Introduction to Career Readiness | Career Success | 1 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab | Science | 1 |
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Introduction to Java Programming | Computer Science and IT | 3 |
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Introduction to Nutrition | Science | 3 |
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Lifespan Development | Social Science | 3 |
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Managerial Accounting | Business | 3 |
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Microbiology Lab | Science | 1 |
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Spanish II | Language | 3 |
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The Essentials of Managing Conflict | Career Success | 1 |
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Topics in U.S. History | Social Science | 3 |
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U.S. Government | Social Science | 3 |
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