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Take courses that transfer to UMGC for just $99/month

University of Maryland Global Campus has teamed up with Sophia to help you complete your degree more quickly and affordably. 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.
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Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia

University of Maryland Global Campus has teamed up with Sophia to help you complete your degree more quickly and affordably. 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.

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No credit card required
Free trial never expires

How It Works

Here's how Sophia works with your degree at UMGC.

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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
  • 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 an email with instructions on ordering your official transcript.

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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.

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 UMGC.

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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UMGC's Degree Programs
Sophia Course UMGC Course Credits Rating
Business
Business Communication Business Communication HRMN 302 Organizational Communication (Lower-Level Credit Only) 3 7025
Business Ethics Business Ethics BMGT 496 Business Ethics (Lower Level Credit Only) 3 7166
Business Law Business Law BMGT 380 Business Law I (Lower Level Credit Only) 3 19006
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams BMGT Elective 1 38281
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I 3 39621
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management 3 52228
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II 3 10359
Operations Management Operations Management BMGT 316TR 3 1183
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior BMGT 464 3 2445
Personal Finance Personal Finance FINC 321 Fundamentals of Building Wealth (Lower Level Credit Only) 3 12187
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance FINC 331 Finance for the Non-financial Manager (Lower Level Credit Only) 3 35077
Principles of Management Principles of Management BMGT 364 Management and Org Theory (Lower Level Credit Only) 3 16904
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MRKT 310 3 4616
Project Management Project Management BMGT 487 Project Management I (Lower Level Credit Only) 3 52211
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict BMGT Elective 1 31860
Communications
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution SPCH Elective 3 35230
English Composition I English Composition I WRTG 111 Academic Writing I 3 24757
English Composition II English Composition II WRTG 112 Academic Writing II 3 13251
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition EDCP 103 Fundamentals of Writing and Grammar 3 4482
Public Speaking Public Speaking SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication 3 9988
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication COMM Elective 3 19818
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I WRTG Elective 3 1822
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II WRTG 112 Academic Writing II 3 2255
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking CMIT 265 Fundamentals of Networking 3 4431
Elective & Other
Career Readiness Career Readiness Elective 3 4056
College Readiness College Readiness Elective 3 23789
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Elective 1 1763
Student Success Student Success Elective 1 7464
Visual Communications Visual Communications GRCO 100 Intro to Graphic Communication 3 51223
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers PHIL Elective 3 9672
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions HUMN Elective 3 5877
Art History I Art History I ARTH 372 History of Western Art I (Lower Level Credit Only) 3 43165
Art History II Art History II ARTH 373 History of Western Art II (Lower Level Credit Only) 3 21406
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking PHIL 110 Practical Reasoning 3 16396
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics PHIL Elective 3 52824
U.S. History I U.S. History I HIST 156 History of the United States to 1865 3 16909
U.S. History II U.S. History II HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865 3 5812
Language
French I French I FREN 111 Elementary French I 3 418
Spanish I Spanish I Span 111 Elementary Spanish I 3 5906
Spanish II Spanish II SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish II 3 1405
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Math 140 Calculus I 4 9104
College Algebra College Algebra MATH 107 College Algebra 3 55405
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics STAT Elective 2 8235
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Elective 3 17693
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics 3 61716
Precalculus Precalculus MATH 115 Pre-Calculus 3 3971
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 201 Anat & Phys I (Lecture Only) 3 13246
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab BIOL 201 Anat & Phys I (Lab Only) 1 4625
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II BIOL 202LC 3 5994
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab BIOL 202LB 1 2597
Environmental Science Environmental Science BIOL 211 Environmental Science 3 44419
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness HLTH 116TR 3 7112
Human Biology Human Biology BIOL 160 Human Biology 3 49571
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab BIOL 161 Lab In Human Biology 1 4811
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry CHEM 121 3 13264
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab CHEM 122 1 2408
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition NUTR 100 Elements of Nutrition 3 41152
Microbiology Microbiology BIOL 230 Microbiology (Lecture Only) 3 8157
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab BIOL 230 Microbiology (Lab Only) 1 3049
Social Science
Criminology Criminology CCJS 105 3 1533
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology 3 24925
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology 3 14322
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development PSYC 251 Lifespan Development 3 12992
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 28711
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics 3 20947
U.S. Government U.S. Government GVPT 170 American Government 3 8468
Technology & Computing
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration SDEV Elective 1 4525
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology 3 50564
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming CMIS 141 Introductory Programming 3 5283
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm Design 3 5928
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases CMIS 320 Relational Database Concepts and Applications (Lower Level Credit Only) 3 9416
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development CMST 385 Principles of Web Design and Technology I (Lower Level Credit Only) 3 20028

Other Sophia Courses

UMGC has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.

Sophia Course Category Credits Rating
Human Resource Management
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Human Resource Management Business 3 450
Introduction to Criminal Justice
New
Introduction to Criminal Justice Social Science 3 86
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Science 3 287

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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 Marijeimi M. on May 13, 2025
easy and nice course
by Varinsa W. on May 13, 2025
Easy course to navigate through and good examples.
by OMOAREBUN A. on May 13, 2025
Great course. Audio reader would be nice.
by Alyssa H. on May 13, 2025
Easy to complete !
by Syed H. on May 13, 2025
Class was easy to understand and learned a lot while taking the class
by Alvaro D. on May 13, 2025
great class to take !
by Ruth J. on May 13, 2025
it was ok the test. i didont get enough time
by Robert T. on May 13, 2025
The videos from Diane Koenig were game changing. Some times you just need to watch someone go through the problem to understand it.