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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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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.

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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.

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  • 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.

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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

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.

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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
Business
Business Communication Business Communication Business and Technical Writing SOPH-0059 3 7606
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business Ethics SOPH-0076 3 8116
Business Law Business Law Business Law I SOPH-0032 3 20313
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting SOPH-0010 3 41622
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Human Resources Management SOPH-0089 3 1164
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 55584
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC112 Managerial Accounting SOPH-0079 3 11965
Operations Management Operations Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0086 3 1883
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior SOPH-0083 3 3330
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 37573
Principles of Management Principles of Management Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 18068
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MKT301 Marketing SOPH-0085 3 5767
Project Management Project Management Business Elective (upper level) SOPH-0013 3 55379
Career Success
Career Readiness Career Readiness SOPH-0066 3 4531
College Readiness College Readiness SOPH-0031 3 24798
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams SOPH-0021 1 40050
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration SOPH-0041 1 5069
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness SOPH-0061 1 1923
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict SOPH-0026 1 32866
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Applications or Introduction to Computers SOPH-0023 3 53229
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming INT215 Programming in Java SOPH-0062 3 5683
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Network Protocols & Internetworking SOPH-0068 3 4868
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Programming SOPH-0058 3 6387
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Advanced PC Applications SOPH-0047 3 10174
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development HTML Coding SOPH-0043 3 20308
Criminal Justice
Introduction to Criminal Justice
New
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice SOPH-0090 3 358
Elective
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Open elective SOPH-0007 3 37679
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Open Elective SOPH-0087 3 518
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 27133
English Composition II English Composition II Advanced Composition SOPH-0030 3 14554
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0019 3 4619
Public Speaking Public Speaking Speech SOPH-0024 3 10899
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities Elective SOPH-0009 3 52144
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Business and Technical Writing SOPH-0034 3 20695
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Foundation Skills in Writing SOPH-0050 3 2077
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Advanced Composition SOPH-0049 3 2587
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities Elective SOPH-0027 3 10341
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Humanities Elective SOPH-0008 3 6386
Art History I Art History I Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0006 3 44575
Art History II Art History II Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective SOPH-0029 3 21718
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking MFA6 or MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0065 3 18535
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Humanities Elective SOPH-0020 3 56955
Language
French I French I MFA9 (Humanities Elective) SOPH-0077 3 475
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0057 3 6301
Spanish II Spanish II MFA9 (Humanities Elective) PFCE00 (Open Elective) SOPH-0064 3 1531
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0060 4 9904
College Algebra College Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0001 3 58517
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics SOPH-0017 2 8767
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Mathematical Applications or Foundation Skills in Math SOPH-0055 3 19165
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Business Statistics SOPH-0005 3 65345
Precalculus Precalculus Precalculus or Mathematical Applications SOPH-0069 3 4547
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I SCI135 Anatomy & Physiology 1 SOPH-0073 3 15479
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II SCI136 Anatomy & Physiology 2 SOPH-0081 3 7199
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Science Elective SOPH-0016 3 47357
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness SOPH-0080 3 8500
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Science Elective SOPH-0002 3 51718
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Science Elective SOPH-0056 3 14910
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition SCI140 Nutrition MFA8 Natural Science Elective SOPH-0063 3 45296
Microbiology Microbiology Natural Science Elective or Open Elective SOPH-0074 3 9456
Social Science
Criminology Criminology CJS308 Criminology SOPH-0084 3 2029
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Essentials of Psychology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0048 3 26983
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology or Social Science Elective SOPH-0051 3 16044
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development MFA7 Social Science Elective SOPH-0078 3 15140
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Economics 1 (macroeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0012 3 31559
Microeconomics Microeconomics Economics 2 (microeconomics) or Social Science Elective SOPH-0011 3 23222
Personal Finance Personal Finance Personal Financial Management SOPH-0044 3 12841
U.S. Government U.S. Government MFA7 (Social Science Elective) SOPH-0071 3 9602
U.S. History I U.S. History I Social Science Elective SOPH-0022 3 19135
U.S. History II U.S. History II Social Science Elective SOPH-0025 3 6564

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 5456
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 3210
Business Data Analytics
New
Business Data Analytics Business SOPH-0091 3 55
Healthcare Management
New
Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 48
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 5194
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 2788
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Science SOPH-0075 1 3660

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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 TEMITOPE A. on July 7, 2025
it helps refresh knowledge of Algebra. it's easy to navigate the course
by Julian S. on July 7, 2025
Thank you!
by Michelle C. on July 7, 2025
This class was very easy to navigate and learn
by Taniya H. on July 7, 2025
Good class. Very informative
by Julmeus D. on July 7, 2025
In just one month my level has exceeded my objective, well done to the staff Sophia, I am happy to be your student 😊
by Tyquan D. on July 6, 2025
Great
by Jayla M. on July 6, 2025
this course provided so much necessary additional help along with it being self paced which added to the help
by Brenda D. on July 6, 2025
A great introduction to finance that I will actually use more in my personal life than in my career.