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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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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.

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

25% savings
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You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.

50% savings
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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 9966
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics MAT 210 Business Statistics SOPH-0091 3 910
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business Ethics SOPH-0076 3 11269
Business Law Business Law Business Law I SOPH-0032 3 24975
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting SOPH-0010 3 48650
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Human Resources Management SOPH-0089 3 3787
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 67354
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC112 Managerial Accounting SOPH-0079 3 17274
Operations Management Operations Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0086 3 4096
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior SOPH-0083 3 6255
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 46016
Principles of Management Principles of Management Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 22341
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MKT301 Marketing SOPH-0085 3 9873
Project Management Project Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0013 3 65982
Career Success
Career Readiness Career Readiness SOPH-0066 3 5699
College Readiness College Readiness SOPH-0031 3 27954
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams SOPH-0021 1 46367
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration SOPH-0041 1 6917
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness SOPH-0061 1 2360
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict SOPH-0026 1 36211
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Applications or Introduction to Computers SOPH-0023 3 62328
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming INT215 Programming in Java SOPH-0062 3 6861
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Network Protocols & Internetworking SOPH-0068 3 6191
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Programming SOPH-0058 3 7542
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Advanced PC Applications SOPH-0047 3 12501
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development HTML Coding SOPH-0043 3 21265
Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice SOPH-0090 3 1518
Elective
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Open elective SOPH-0007 3 46006
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Open Elective SOPH-0087 3 1326
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 35341
English Composition II English Composition II Advanced Composition SOPH-0030 3 18150
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0019 3 5101
Public Speaking Public Speaking Speech SOPH-0024 3 14070
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities Elective SOPH-0009 3 56216
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Business and Technical Writing SOPH-0034 3 23942
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0050 3 2883
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Advanced Composition SOPH-0049 3 3634
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities Elective SOPH-0027 3 12607
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Humanities Elective SOPH-0008 3 8222
Art History I Art History I Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0006 3 49338
Art History II Art History II Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0029 3 22835
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking MFA6 or MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0065 3 24353
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Humanities Elective SOPH-0020 3 71832
Language
French I French I MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0077 3 695
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0057 3 8095
Spanish II Spanish II MFA9 (Humanities Elective) PFCE00 (Open Elective) SOPH-0064 3 1433
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0060 4 12897
College Algebra College Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0001 3 70827
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics SOPH-0017 2 10548
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Mathematical Applications or Foundation Skills in Math SOPH-0055 3 23941
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Business Statistics SOPH-0005 3 77606
Precalculus Precalculus Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0069 3 6213
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I SCI135 Anatomy & Physiology 1 SOPH-0073 3 23201
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II SCI136 Anatomy & Physiology 2 SOPH-0081 3 11663
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Science Elective SOPH-0016 3 57746
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness SOPH-0080 3 13081
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Science Elective SOPH-0002 3 59499
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Science Elective SOPH-0056 3 20934
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition SCI140 Nutrition MFA8 Natural Science Elective SOPH-0063 3 59707
Microbiology Microbiology Natural Science Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0074 3 14087
Social Science
Criminology Criminology CJS308 Criminology SOPH-0084 3 3616
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Essentials of Psychology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0048 3 33923
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0051 3 22411
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development MFA7 Social Science Elective SOPH-0078 3 22989
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Economics 1 (macroeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0012 3 40991
Microeconomics Microeconomics Economics 2 (microeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0011 3 30818
Personal Finance Personal Finance Personal Financial Management SOPH-0044 3 15607
U.S. Government U.S. Government MFA7 (Social Science Elective) SOPH-0071 3 13340
U.S. History I U.S. History I Social Science Elective SOPH-0022 3 26510
U.S. History II U.S. History II Social Science Elective SOPH-0025 3 8958
Other Courses
Medical Terminology
New
Medical Terminology HIT 107 - Medical Terminology SOPH-0094 3 86

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 8569
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 5701
Computer Applications
New
Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 111
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 819
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 6877
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 3893
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Science SOPH-0075 1 5888

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Reviews

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by Drew F. on February 7, 2026
Greatly explained material and the practice milestones were very helpful. The graphs were the most difficult for me.
by Jacob P. on February 7, 2026
Well explain and informational.
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Mr. V is a great online proctor/teacher.
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by Karli T. on February 7, 2026
fair grading and informational course. highly recommend!
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very helpful tutorials! thoroughly enjoyed this course and learned a lot.
by Christine S. on February 6, 2026
Really enjoyed this course. I felt it was a good mix of written information and practice.
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