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.
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.
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
- 70+ 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.
$99
Per month. Auto-renews.
4 Months
You want to knock out several gen eds over a few months.
25% savings
$299
For four months. Auto-renews.
Best deal
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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Penn Foster College's Degree Programs| Sophia Courses | Penn Foster College Courses | ACE® ID | Sem Credits | Rating | |
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Business Communication | Business and Technical Writing | SOPH-0059 | 3 |
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Business Data Analytics | MAT 210 Business Statistics | SOPH-0091 | 3 |
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Business Ethics | Business Ethics | SOPH-0076 | 3 |
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Business Law | Business Law I | SOPH-0032 | 3 |
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Financial Accounting | Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting | SOPH-0010 | 3 |
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Human Resource Management | Human Resources Management | SOPH-0089 | 3 |
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Introduction to Business | Introduction to Business | SOPH-0014 | 3 |
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Managerial Accounting | ACC112 Managerial Accounting | SOPH-0079 | 3 |
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Operations Management | Business Elective (upper level) | SOPH-0086 | 3 |
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Organizational Behavior | Organizational Behavior | SOPH-0083 | 3 |
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Principles of Finance | Financial Management | SOPH-0033 | 3 |
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Principles of Management | Principles of Management | SOPH-0054 | 3 |
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Principles of Marketing | MKT301 Marketing | SOPH-0085 | 3 |
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Project Management | Business Elective (upper level) | SOPH-0013 | 3 |
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Career Readiness | SOPH-0066 | 3 |
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College Readiness | SOPH-0031 | 3 |
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Developing Effective Teams | SOPH-0021 | 1 |
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IT Career Exploration | SOPH-0041 | 1 |
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Introduction to Career Readiness | SOPH-0061 | 1 |
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The Essentials of Managing Conflict | SOPH-0026 | 1 |
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| Computer Science and IT | |||||
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Introduction to Information Technology | Computer Applications or Introduction to Computers | SOPH-0023 | 3 |
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Introduction to Java Programming | INT215 Programming in Java | SOPH-0062 | 3 |
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Introduction to Networking | Network Protocols & Internetworking | SOPH-0068 | 3 |
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Introduction to Python Programming | Introduction to Programming | SOPH-0058 | 3 |
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Introduction to Relational Databases | Advanced PC Applications | SOPH-0047 | 3 |
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Introduction to Web Development | HTML Coding | SOPH-0043 | 3 |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice | Introduction to Criminal Justice | SOPH-0090 | 3 |
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Conflict Resolution | Open elective | SOPH-0007 | 3 |
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Public and Community Health | Open Elective | SOPH-0087 | 3 |
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| English and Communication | |||||
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English Composition I | English Composition I | SOPH-0015 | 3 |
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English Composition II | Advanced Composition | SOPH-0030 | 3 |
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Foundations of English Composition | Foundation Skills in Writing | SOPH-0019 | 3 |
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Public Speaking | Speech | SOPH-0024 | 3 |
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Visual Communications | Humanities Elective | SOPH-0009 | 3 |
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Workplace Communication | Business and Technical Writing | SOPH-0034 | 3 |
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Workplace Writing I | Foundation Skills in Writing | SOPH-0050 | 3 |
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Workplace Writing II | Advanced Composition | SOPH-0049 | 3 |
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Ancient Greek Philosophers | Humanities Elective | SOPH-0027 | 3 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | Humanities Elective | SOPH-0008 | 3 |
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Art History I | Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective | SOPH-0006 | 3 |
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Art History II | Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective | SOPH-0029 | 3 |
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Critical Thinking | MFA6 or MFA9 (Humanities Elective) | SOPH-0065 | 3 |
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Introduction to Ethics | Humanities Elective | SOPH-0020 | 3 |
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French I | MFA9 (Humanities Elective) | SOPH-0077 | 3 |
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Spanish I | Humanities Elective or Open Elective | SOPH-0057 | 3 |
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Spanish II | MFA9 (Humanities Elective) PFCE00 (Open Elective) | SOPH-0064 | 3 |
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Calculus I | Precalculus or Mathematical Applications | SOPH-0060 | 4 |
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College Algebra | Intermediate Algebra or Mathematical Applications | SOPH-0001 | 3 |
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Foundations of Statistics | SOPH-0017 | 2 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics | Mathematical Applications or Foundation Skills in Math | SOPH-0055 | 3 |
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Introduction to Statistics | Business Statistics | SOPH-0005 | 3 |
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Precalculus | Precalculus or Mathematical Applications | SOPH-0069 | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I | SCI135 Anatomy & Physiology 1 | SOPH-0073 | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II | SCI136 Anatomy & Physiology 2 | SOPH-0081 | 3 |
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Environmental Science | Natural Science Elective | SOPH-0016 | 3 |
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Health, Fitness, and Wellness | SOPH-0080 | 3 |
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Human Biology | Natural Science Elective | SOPH-0002 | 3 |
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Introduction to Chemistry | Natural Science Elective | SOPH-0056 | 3 |
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Introduction to Nutrition | SCI140 Nutrition MFA8 Natural Science Elective | SOPH-0063 | 3 |
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Microbiology | Natural Science Elective or Open Elective | SOPH-0074 | 3 |
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Criminology | CJS308 Criminology | SOPH-0084 | 3 |
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Introduction to Psychology | Essentials of Psychology or Social Science Elective | SOPH-0048 | 3 |
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Introduction to Sociology | Introduction to Sociology or Social Science Elective | SOPH-0051 | 3 |
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Lifespan Development | MFA7 Social Science Elective | SOPH-0078 | 3 |
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Macroeconomics | Economics 1 (macroeconomics) or Social Science Elective | SOPH-0012 | 3 |
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Microeconomics | Economics 2 (microeconomics) or Social Science Elective | SOPH-0011 | 3 |
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Personal Finance | Personal Financial Management | SOPH-0044 | 3 |
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U.S. Government | MFA7 (Social Science Elective) | SOPH-0071 | 3 |
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U.S. History I | Social Science Elective | SOPH-0022 | 3 |
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U.S. History II | Social Science Elective | SOPH-0025 | 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 | ACE® ID | Credits | Rating | |
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | Science | SOPH-0072 | 1 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | Science | SOPH-0082 | 1 |
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Computer Applications | Computer Science and IT | SOPH-0093 | 1 |
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Healthcare Management | Business | SOPH-0092 | 3 |
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Human Biology Lab | Science | SOPH-0067 | 1 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab | Science | SOPH-0070 | 1 |
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Medical Terminology | Science | SOPH-0094 | 3 |
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Microbiology Lab | Science | SOPH-0075 | 1 |
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Reviews
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by Ambar M. on January 21, 2026
Very clear rubric and guides to help form topic essays
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by Enos Kwaku Dade B. on January 21, 2026
My Touchstone 4: Oral Presentation was the point I realized this is a thorough course. I’ve learned extensively enough to use language to manage expectations in my current workspace. Top notch!
by Teresa R. on January 21, 2026
This is an effective learning platform and is structured well. I wish I knew this site at the beginning of my journey.
by Kevin R. on January 21, 2026
It would be helpful to have an emphasis in the rubric that citations need to be provided x number of times on given slides that require evidence. When they have been required previously like that it is usually how the rubric has been presented to me. Also noting that each slide is treated separately could help. I have previously had a business as well as an english class that did not require citations if the evidence being built on is introduced and cited in a previous slide/paragraph though it depended on context. Otherwise I would have just done that.
Overall good class though.
by Mackenzye V. on January 21, 2026
This was a great and very informational course!
by Reece P. on January 21, 2026
Significantly easier than other classes I have taken so far, as I have a background in IT, but it was comprehensive and well laid out for an intro class.
