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Excelsior University has teamed up with Sophia to offer students a up to 10% TUITION DISCOUNT on Excelsior degree programs. Take two or more Sophia Courses for College Credit to qualify for partner pricing at Excelsior.
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Certain exclusions will apply on Nursing degree requirements. Please contact Excelsior University for expectations and transfer eligibility.
NOTE: Effective February 15, 2023, Excelsior University will charge a Post-Admission Credit Evaluation Fee for any credit evaluated (including Sophia credit) after a student has been accepted into a degree program. Please visit HERE for more information.
Contact an Excelsior admissions coordinator for all the details. Contact Excelsior University and Start Saving Today.
Certain exclusions will apply on Nursing degree requirements. Please contact Excelsior University for expectations and transfer eligibility.
NOTE: Effective February 15, 2023, Excelsior University will charge a Post-Admission Credit Evaluation Fee for any credit evaluated (including Sophia credit) after a student has been accepted into a degree program. Please visit HERE for more information.
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When you complete a course, Sophia will send you an email with instructions on ordering your official transcript.
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Courses
Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at Excelsior University.
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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Excelsior University's Degree Programs| Sophia Course | Excelsior University Course | ACE® ID | Credits | Rating | |
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Business Communication | Humanities Credit (does NOT meet the BC requirement but does duplicate our BUS*222) | SOPH-0059 | 3 |
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Business Ethics | BUS*323 Business Ethics | SOPH-0076 | 3 |
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Business Law | BUS 230 Business Law | SOPH-0032 | 3 |
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Financial Accounting | ACC 211- Financial Accounting | SOPH-0010 | 3 |
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Introduction to Business | Free Elective | SOPH-0014 | 3 |
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Managerial Accounting | ACC*212 Managerial Accounting | SOPH-0079 | 3 |
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Operations Management | Business Elective (AAB, BPB, BSB) | SOPH-0086 | 3 |
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Organizational Behavior | Business Elective | SOPH-0083 | 3 |
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Principles of Finance | BUS 350- Principles of Finance | SOPH-0033 | 3 |
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Principles of Management | BUS 341 Management Concepts and Applications | SOPH-0054 | 3 |
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Principles of Marketing | Free Elective (Technology degrees), AAB: Business Elective | SOPH-0085 | 3 |
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Introduction to Java Programming | Technology Elective (AAT, BCY, BNX, BPT, and BEL degrees) | SOPH-0062 | 3 |
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Introduction to Networking | IT*250 Business Data Communications | SOPH-0068 | 3 |
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Introduction to Python Programming | Free Elective (not acceptable toward the Fundamentals of Programming core for BIX degrees) | SOPH-0058 | 3 |
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Introduction to Relational Databases | IT 370 - Database Management Systems (however still LL per ACE) | SOPH-0047 | 3 |
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Introduction to Web Development | IT 371 - Web Design and Development (however still LL per ACE) | SOPH-0043 | 3 |
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Career Readiness | Lower Level Applied Professional/Free Elective (can only award credit for this or Introduction to Career Readiness) | SOPH-0066 | 3 |
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IT Career Exploration | Applied Professional/Free Elective | SOPH-0041 | 1 |
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Introduction to Career Readiness | General Elective/Applied Professional Credit (can only award credit for this or Career Readiness) | SOPH-0061 | 1 |
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Introduction to Information Technology | IT 221- Introduction to Computers | SOPH-0023 | 3 |
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Personal Finance | Applied Professional/Free Elective | SOPH-0044 | 3 |
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The Essentials of Managing Conflict | Humanities Elective. *Essentials of Managing Conflict duplicates Excelsior's COMM 324 and Sophia's Conflict Resolution course. Students can only have (1) course on file. | SOPH-0026 | 1 |
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Conflict Resolution | COMM 324- Conflict Management (Lower Level Credit) | SOPH-0007 | 3 |
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English Composition I | ENG 101- English Composition | SOPH-0015 | 3 |
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English Composition II | ENG 102- English Composition II (not applicable for BUS or TECH degrees | SOPH-0030 | 3 |
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Public Speaking | COMM 125- Public Speaking | SOPH-0024 | 3 |
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Visual Communications | Free Elective (does not count as a Humanities credit) | SOPH-0009 | 3 |
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Workplace Communication | Lower Level Humanities Credit (COMM*1010 cannot apply to AAB or BSB degree requirements, even as an elective course) | SOPH-0034 | 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 101- History of West Art: Ancient through 14th Century | SOPH-0006 | 3 |
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Art History II | ART 102- Since the 15th Century | SOPH-0029 | 3 |
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Critical Thinking | Humanities/Arts & Science Credit | SOPH-0065 | 3 |
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Developing Effective Teams | Humanities Elective | SOPH-0021 | 1 |
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Introduction to Ethics | Ethics Requirement (BSL only) | SOPH-0020 | 3 |
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French I | Humanities/Arts & Science Credit | SOPH-0077 | 3 |
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Spanish I | Lower Level Humanities Credit | SOPH-0057 | 3 |
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Spanish II | Lower Level Humanities Credit | SOPH-0064 | 3 |
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Calculus I | MAT 220- Calculus I | SOPH-0060 | 4 |
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College Algebra | MAT 114- Intermediate Algebra | SOPH-0001 | 3 |
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Environmental Science | Natural Sciences Elective | SOPH-0016 | 3 |
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Human Biology | BIO 105- Anatomy & Physiology I | SOPH-0002 | 3 |
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Introduction to Chemistry | CHE 101- General Chemistry | SOPH-0056 | 3 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics | MAT 101 Math for Everyday Life | SOPH-0055 | 3 |
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Introduction to Nutrition | Natural Science Elective | SOPH-0063 | 3 |
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Introduction to Statistics | MAT 201- Statistics | SOPH-0005 | 3 |
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Precalculus | Math Requirement | SOPH-0069 | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I | BIO*115 A&P I (non-lab) | SOPH-0073 | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | BIO*115 A&P I (lab) | SOPH-0072 | 1 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II | BIO*116 A&P II (non-lab) | SOPH-0081 | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | BIO*116L A&P II (lab) | SOPH-0082 | 1 |
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Health, Fitness, and Wellness | Applied Professional/Elective Credit | SOPH-0080 | 3 |
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Human Biology Lab | Natural Science/Arts & Science credit (duplicates SCIE1051 & our BIO*115L) | SOPH-0067 | 1 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab | Natural Science/Arts & Science credit (duplicates our CHE*101L) | SOPH-0070 | 1 |
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Microbiology | BIO*212L Microbiology lab | SOPH-0074 | 3 |
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Microbiology Lab | BIO*212L Microbiology lab | SOPH-0075 | 1 |
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Public and Community Health | Free Elective | SOPH-0087 | 3 |
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Criminology | Social Science/Arts & Science Credit | SOPH-0084 | 3 |
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Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101- Introduction to Psychology | SOPH-0048 | 3 |
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Introduction to Sociology | SOC 101- Introduction to Sociology | SOPH-0051 | 3 |
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Lifespan Development | PSY*235 Lifespan Development Psych | SOPH-0078 | 3 |
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Macroeconomics | ECO 262- Macroeconomics | SOPH-0012 | 3 |
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Microeconomics | ECO 260- Microeconomics | SOPH-0011 | 3 |
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U.S. Government | Social Science/History Credit | SOPH-0071 | 3 |
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U.S. History I | HIS 101- US History I | SOPH-0022 | 3 |
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U.S. History II | HIS 102- US History II | SOPH-0025 | 3 |
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Sophia Courses Without Transfer Equivalency
The courses below do not currently transfer to Excelsior University under an established agreement. Before enrolling in these courses, please contact the school to confirm whether they will accept the credit.
| Sophia Course | Category | ACE® ID | Credits | Rating | |
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Business Data Analytics | Business | SOPH-0091 | 3 |
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College Readiness | Career Success | SOPH-0031 | 3 |
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Computer Applications | Computer Science and IT | SOPH-0093 | 1 |
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Data Literacy | Computer Science and IT | SOPH-0099 | 1 |
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Digital Literacy | Computer Science and IT | SOPH-0097 | 1 |
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Foundations of English Composition | English and Communication | SOPH-0019 | 3 |
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Foundations of Statistics | Math | SOPH-0017 | 2 |
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Healthcare Career Exploration | Career Success | SOPH-0100 | 1 |
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Healthcare Management | Business | SOPH-0092 | 3 |
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Human Resource Management | Business | SOPH-0089 | 3 |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice | Social Science | SOPH-0090 | 3 |
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Introduction to Education | Social Science | SOPH-0098 | 3 |
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Introduction to Physics | Science | SOPH-0095 | 3 |
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Medical Terminology | Science | SOPH-0094 | 3 |
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Principles of Leadership | Business | SOPH-0096 | 3 |
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Project Management | Business | SOPH-0013 | 3 |
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Social Psychology | Social Science | SOPH-0101 | 3 |
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Workplace Writing I | Career Success | SOPH-0050 | 3 |
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Workplace Writing II | Career Success | SOPH-0049 | 3 |
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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 Logan B. on September 17, 2026
I really enjoyed this self-paced online history course. The flexibility made it easy to balance the class with my other responsibilities, while still giving me enough time to understand the material. The course content was interesting and provided a good overview of important events and topics in American history. I also appreciated being able to work through the assignments and quizzes at my own pace. Overall, I would recommend this course to anyone looking for a flexible and manageable way to complete a history requirement.
by Jessica K. on September 17, 2026
Well... this one definitely kicked my behind! Maybe it's because I'm a much older student. I was not familiar with any of the material. If one is coming just out of school, I am sure that much of this material will be known and familiar, it just wasn't to me and it was quite the challenge!
by Tanner P. on September 17, 2026
Best learning experience I have ever had. No fluff and no tricks. Do you know the material or not. I experienced some glitches but I think it was my internet connection
by Tyler S. on September 17, 2026
I liked the course but I wish there was more importance of how elderly people should distribute the nutrition in their diets. The age group I was looking forward to reading about was the 65+.
