
Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia
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.

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.
- 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
- 30+ 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.
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.
Per month. Auto-renews.
4 Months
You want to knock out several gen eds over a few months.
For four months. Auto-renews.
12 Months
You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.
Per year. Auto-renews.
Courses
Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at UMGC.
Need help finding the right options? Contact a Sophia Learning Coach.
1-800-341-0327
Sophia Course | UMGC Course | Credits | Rating | |
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Business | ||||
HRMN 302 Organizational Communication (Lower-Level Credit Only) | 3 |
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BMGT 380 Business Law I (Lower Level Credit Only) | 3 |
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BMGT Elective | 1 |
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ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I | 3 |
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BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management | 3 |
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FINC 321 Fundamentals of Building Wealth (Lower Level Credit Only) | 3 |
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FINC 331 Finance for the Non-financial Manager (Lower Level Credit Only) | 3 |
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BMGT 364 Management and Org Theory | 3 |
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BMGT 487 Project Management I (Lower Level Credit Only) | 3 |
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BMGT Elective | 1 |
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Communications | ||||
SPCH Elective | 3 |
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WRTG 111 Academic Writing I | 3 |
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WRTG 112 Academic Writing II | 3 |
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EDCP 103 Fundamentals of Writing and Grammar | 3 |
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SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication | 3 |
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COMM Elective | 3 |
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WRTG Elective | 3 |
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WRTG 112 Academic Writing II | 3 |
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Elective & Other | ||||
Elective | 3 |
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Elective | 3 |
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Elective | 1 |
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Elective | 1 |
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GRCO Elective | 3 |
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Humanities | ||||
PHIL Elective | 3 |
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HUMN or PHIL Elective | 3 |
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ARTH 372 History of Western Art I (Lower Level Credit Only) | 3 |
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ARTH 373 History of Western Art II (Lower Level Credit Only) | 3 |
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PHIL 110 Practical Reasoning | 3 |
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PHIL Elective | 3 |
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HIST Elective | 3 |
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HIST 156 History of the United States to 1865 | 3 |
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HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865 | 3 |
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Language | ||||
Span 111 Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
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SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
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Math | ||||
Math 140 Calculus I | 4 |
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MATH 107 College Algebra | 3 |
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STAT Elective | 2 |
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MATH 105 Fundamentals of Mathematics | 3 |
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STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
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MATH 115 Pre-Calculus | 3 |
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Science | ||||
BIOL 211 Environmental Science | 3 |
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BIOL 160 Human Biology | 3 |
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CHEM Elective (Satisfies Science Lecture Only) | 3 |
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CHEM Elective (Satisfies Science Lab Only) | 1 |
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NUTR 100 Elements of Nutrition | 3 |
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Social Science | ||||
PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
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SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
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ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
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Technology & Computing | ||||
SDEV Elective | 1 |
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IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology | 3 |
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CMIS 141 Introductory Programming | 3 |
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CMIS 102 Problem-Solving Techniques | 3 |
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CMIS 320 Relational Database Concepts and Applications (Lower Level Credit Only) | 3 |
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CMST 385 Principles of Web Design and Technology I (Lower Level Credit Only) | 3 |
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Other Sophia Courses
UMGC has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.
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