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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.

  • 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.

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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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Help Center

Have questions about your degree program? Contact Penn Foster College.

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Penn Foster College's Degree Programs
Sophia Courses Penn Foster College Courses Sem Credits Rating
Business
Business Communication Business Communication Business and Technical Writing 3 4680
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business Ethics 3 3893
Business Law Business Law Business Law I 3 14443
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Financial Accounting or Basic Accounting 3 31514
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Introduction to Business 3 41476
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC112 Managerial Accounting 3 5021
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Financial Management 3 26700
Principles of Management Principles of Management Principles of Management 3 12733
Principles of Marketing
New
Principles of Marketing MKT301 Marketing 3 893
Project Management Project Management Business Elective (upper level) 3 41621
Career Success
Career Readiness Career Readiness 3 2652
College Readiness College Readiness 3 20322
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams 1 32656
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration 1 2827
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness 1 1273
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict 1 28325
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Applications or Introduction to Computers 3 41798
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming INT215 Programming in Java 3 3784
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Network Protocols & Internetworking 3 2910
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Programming 3 4221
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Advanced PC Applications 3 6897
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development HTML Coding 3 19258
Elective
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Open elective 3 32553
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I English Composition I 3 18063
English Composition II English Composition II Advanced Composition 3 9186
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition Foundation Skills in Writing 3 5055
Public Speaking Public Speaking Speech 3 7904
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities Elective 3 43929
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Business and Technical Writing 3 17195
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Foundation Skills in Writing 3 1113
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Advanced Composition 3 1398
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities Elective 3 7747
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Humanities Elective 3 4454
Art History I Art History I Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective 3 39132
Art History II Art History II Art Appreciation or Humanities Elective 3 17749
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking MFA6 or MFA9 (Humanities Elective) 3 10082
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Humanities Elective 3 40522
Language
French I French I MFA9 (Humanities Elective) 3 246
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities Elective or Open Elective 3 4243
Spanish II Spanish II MFA9 (Humanities Elective) PFCE00 (Open Elective) 3 959
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Precalculus or Mathematical Applications 4 6065
College Algebra College Algebra Intermediate Algebra or Mathematical Applications 3 44805
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics 2 6580
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Mathematical Applications or Foundation Skills in Math 3 12979
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Business Statistics 3 50389
Precalculus Precalculus Precalculus or Mathematical Applications 3 2277
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I SCI135 Anatomy & Physiology 1 3 6721
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II SCI136 Anatomy & Physiology 2 3 2096
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Science Elective 3 35288
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness 3 2899
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Science Elective 3 44289
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Science Elective 3 8161
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition SCI140 Nutrition MFA8 Natural Science Elective 3 27867
Microbiology Microbiology Natural Science Elective or Open Elective 3 4023
Social Science
Criminology
New
Criminology CJS308 Criminology 3 222
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Essentials of Psychology or Social Science Elective 3 19025
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology or Social Science Elective 3 9669
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development MFA7 Social Science Elective 3 6105
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Economics 1 (macroeconomics) or Social Science Elective 3 19354
Microeconomics Microeconomics Economics 2 (microeconomics) or Social Science Elective 3 13744
Personal Finance Personal Finance Personal Financial Management 3 9528
U.S. Government U.S. Government MFA7 (Social Science Elective) 3 5133
U.S. History I U.S. History I Social Science Elective 3 10175
U.S. History II U.S. History II Social Science Elective 3 3496

Other Sophia Courses

Penn Foster College has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.

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Reviews

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by stefaun r. on October 12, 2024
Thank you for the opportunity. God bless your soul.
by Nerlande J. on October 12, 2024
excellent
by Clarie S. on October 12, 2024
This class provided interesting insights into how successfully manage conflicts that may arise at work or in a person's personal life.
by YA QIONG W. on October 12, 2024
good refresher
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easy course, no touchstones!
by Charles S. on October 12, 2024
I like Sophia Learning.
by Alian F. on October 12, 2024
great
by John C. on October 11, 2024
Great course. Thanks for the credit hours