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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

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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

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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 9684
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics MAT 210 Business Statistics SOPH-0091 3 748
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business Ethics SOPH-0076 3 10879
Business Law Business Law Business Law I SOPH-0032 3 24359
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting SOPH-0010 3 47679
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Human Resources Management SOPH-0089 3 3446
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 65702
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC112 Managerial Accounting SOPH-0079 3 16487
Operations Management Operations Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0086 3 3811
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior SOPH-0083 3 5877
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 44922
Principles of Management Principles of Management Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 21749
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MKT301 Marketing SOPH-0085 3 9330
Project Management Project Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0013 3 64621
Career Success
Career Readiness Career Readiness SOPH-0066 3 5537
College Readiness College Readiness SOPH-0031 3 27603
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams SOPH-0021 1 45610
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration SOPH-0041 1 6696
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness SOPH-0061 1 2306
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict SOPH-0026 1 35813
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Applications or Introduction to Computers SOPH-0023 3 61142
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming INT215 Programming in Java SOPH-0062 3 6704
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Network Protocols & Internetworking SOPH-0068 3 6048
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Programming SOPH-0058 3 7384
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Advanced PC Applications SOPH-0047 3 12193
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development HTML Coding SOPH-0043 3 21128
Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice SOPH-0090 3 1378
Elective
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Open elective SOPH-0007 3 44900
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Open Elective SOPH-0087 3 1217
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 34313
English Composition II English Composition II Advanced Composition SOPH-0030 3 17825
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0019 3 5034
Public Speaking Public Speaking Speech SOPH-0024 3 13682
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities Elective SOPH-0009 3 55634
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Business and Technical Writing SOPH-0034 3 23531
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0050 3 2819
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Advanced Composition SOPH-0049 3 3513
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities Elective SOPH-0027 3 12317
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Humanities Elective SOPH-0008 3 8026
Art History I Art History I Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0006 3 48668
Art History II Art History II Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0029 3 22671
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking MFA6 or MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0065 3 23665
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Humanities Elective SOPH-0020 3 69949
Language
French I French I MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0077 3 673
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0057 3 7848
Spanish II Spanish II MFA9 (Humanities Elective) PFCE00 (Open Elective) SOPH-0064 3 1366
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0060 4 12483
College Algebra College Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0001 3 69217
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics SOPH-0017 2 10312
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Mathematical Applications or Foundation Skills in Math SOPH-0055 3 23348
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Business Statistics SOPH-0005 3 75889
Precalculus Precalculus Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0069 3 5996
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I SCI135 Anatomy & Physiology 1 SOPH-0073 3 22174
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II SCI136 Anatomy & Physiology 2 SOPH-0081 3 11116
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Science Elective SOPH-0016 3 56282
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness SOPH-0080 3 12469
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Science Elective SOPH-0002 3 58350
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Science Elective SOPH-0056 3 20113
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition SCI140 Nutrition MFA8 Natural Science Elective SOPH-0063 3 57741
Microbiology Microbiology Natural Science Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0074 3 13522
Social Science
Criminology Criminology CJS308 Criminology SOPH-0084 3 3421
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Essentials of Psychology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0048 3 32993
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0051 3 21508
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development MFA7 Social Science Elective SOPH-0078 3 21999
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Economics 1 (macroeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0012 3 39654
Microeconomics Microeconomics Economics 2 (microeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0011 3 29723
Personal Finance Personal Finance Personal Financial Management SOPH-0044 3 15270
U.S. Government U.S. Government MFA7 (Social Science Elective) SOPH-0071 3 12845
U.S. History I U.S. History I Social Science Elective SOPH-0022 3 25512
U.S. History II U.S. History II Social Science Elective SOPH-0025 3 8673

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 8236
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 5425
Computer Applications
New
Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 64
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 714
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 6620
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 3786
Medical Terminology
New
Medical Terminology Science SOPH-0094 3 8
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Science SOPH-0075 1 5625

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Reviews

Our students love the freedom, flexibility and support we offer. See what they're saying about Sophia's courses.

by Daren A. on January 14, 2026
Great Course!
by Beka G. on January 14, 2026
It was a bit difficult than I expected.
by Tyquasia T. on January 14, 2026
It was very educational and provided great tutorials.
by Ian M. on January 14, 2026
Great introduction to business
by Joseph B. on January 13, 2026
Thank you for making this possible for a Dad who works full time . I’m so glad I am here
by Rosemary R. on January 13, 2026
amazing course
by Monica G. on January 13, 2026
I loved it and taking it on your own time but I would like to talk to a teacher if I need her.
by Lydia O. on January 13, 2026
No videos, no audio. Not mom friendly!