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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.
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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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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 ACE ID Credits Rating
Business
Business Communication Business Communication HRMN 302 Organizational Communication (Lower-Level Credit Only) SOPH-0059 3 7345
Business Ethics Business Ethics BMGT 496 Business Ethics (Lower Level Credit Only) SOPH-0076 3 7680
Business Law Business Law BMGT 380 Business Law I (Lower Level Credit Only) SOPH-0032 3 19704
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams BMGT Elective SOPH-0021 1 39266
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACCT 220 Principles of Accounting I SOPH-0010 3 40795
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BMGT 110 Introduction to Business and Management SOPH-0014 3 54096
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACCT 221 Principles of Accounting II SOPH-0079 3 11269
Operations Management Operations Management BMGT 316TR SOPH-0086 3 1557
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior BMGT 464 SOPH-0083 3 2930
Personal Finance Personal Finance FINC 321 Fundamentals of Building Wealth (Lower Level Credit Only) SOPH-0044 3 12538
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance FINC 331 Finance for the Non-financial Manager (Lower Level Credit Only) SOPH-0033 3 36487
Principles of Management Principles of Management BMGT 364 Management and Org Theory (Lower Level Credit Only) SOPH-0054 3 17545
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MRKT 310 SOPH-0085 3 5218
Project Management Project Management BMGT 487 Project Management I (Lower Level Credit Only) SOPH-0013 3 53982
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict BMGT Elective SOPH-0026 1 32410
Communications
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution SPCH Elective SOPH-0007 3 36578
English Composition I English Composition I WRTG 111 Academic Writing I SOPH-0015 3 26080
English Composition II English Composition II WRTG 112 Academic Writing II SOPH-0030 3 13908
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition EDCP 103 Fundamentals of Writing and Grammar SOPH-0019 3 4553
Public Speaking Public Speaking SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication SOPH-0024 3 10488
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication COMM Elective SOPH-0034 3 20288
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I WRTG Elective SOPH-0050 3 1960
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II WRTG 112 Academic Writing II SOPH-0049 3 2394
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking CMIT 265 Fundamentals of Networking SOPH-0068 3 4665
Elective & Other
Career Readiness Career Readiness Elective SOPH-0066 3 4313
College Readiness College Readiness Elective SOPH-0031 3 24302
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Elective SOPH-0061 1 1859
Student Success Student Success Elective SOPH-0028 1 7559
Visual Communications Visual Communications GRCO 100 Intro to Graphic Communication SOPH-0009 3 51733
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers PHIL Elective SOPH-0027 3 10044
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions HUMN Elective SOPH-0008 3 6166
Art History I Art History I ARTH 372 History of Western Art I (Lower Level Credit Only) SOPH-0006 3 43973
Art History II Art History II ARTH 373 History of Western Art II (Lower Level Credit Only) SOPH-0029 3 21571
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking PHIL 110 Practical Reasoning SOPH-0065 3 17552
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics PHIL Elective SOPH-0020 3 55112
U.S. History I U.S. History I HIST 156 History of the United States to 1865 SOPH-0022 3 18186
U.S. History II U.S. History II HIST 157 History of the United States Since 1865 SOPH-0025 3 6237
Language
French I French I FREN 111 Elementary French I SOPH-0077 3 450
Spanish I Spanish I Span 111 Elementary Spanish I SOPH-0057 3 6092
Spanish II Spanish II SPAN 112 Elementary Spanish II SOPH-0064 3 1470
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Math 140 Calculus I SOPH-0060 4 9580
College Algebra College Algebra MATH 107 College Algebra SOPH-0001 3 57075
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics STAT Elective SOPH-0017 2 8531
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Elective SOPH-0055 3 18495
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics STAT 200 Introduction to Statistics SOPH-0005 3 63736
Precalculus Precalculus MATH 115 Pre-Calculus SOPH-0069 3 4276
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I BIOL 201 Anat & Phys I (Lecture Only) SOPH-0073 3 14503
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab BIOL 201 Anat & Phys I (Lab Only) SOPH-0072 1 5098
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II BIOL 202LC SOPH-0081 3 6694
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab BIOL 202LB SOPH-0082 1 2944
Environmental Science Environmental Science BIOL 211 Environmental Science SOPH-0016 3 46049
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness HLTH 116TR SOPH-0080 3 7887
Human Biology Human Biology BIOL 160 Human Biology SOPH-0002 3 50721
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab BIOL 161 Lab In Human Biology SOPH-0067 1 5007
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry CHEM 121 SOPH-0056 3 14185
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab CHEM 122 SOPH-0070 1 2617
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition NUTR 100 Elements of Nutrition SOPH-0063 3 43458
Microbiology Microbiology BIOL 230 Microbiology (Lecture Only) SOPH-0074 3 8876
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab BIOL 230 Microbiology (Lab Only) SOPH-0075 1 3403
Social Science
Criminology Criminology CCJS 105 SOPH-0084 3 1796
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology PSYC 100 Introduction to Psychology SOPH-0048 3 26110
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOCY 100 Introduction to Sociology SOPH-0051 3 15285
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development PSYC 251 Lifespan Development SOPH-0078 3 14175
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECON 201 Principles of Macroeconomics SOPH-0012 3 30373
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECON 203 Principles of Microeconomics SOPH-0011 3 22214
U.S. Government U.S. Government GVPT 170 American Government SOPH-0071 3 9092
Technology & Computing
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration SDEV Elective SOPH-0041 1 4857
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology IFSM 201 Concepts and Applications of Information Technology SOPH-0023 3 51980
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming CMIS 141 Introductory Programming SOPH-0062 3 5509
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming CMIS 102 Introduction to Problem Solving and Algorithm Design SOPH-0058 3 6190
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases CMIS 320 Relational Database Concepts and Applications (Lower Level Credit Only) SOPH-0047 3 9829
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development CMST 385 Principles of Web Design and Technology I (Lower Level Credit Only) SOPH-0043 3 20183

Other Sophia Courses

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

Sophia Course Category ACE ID Credits Rating
Business Data Analytics
New
Business Data Analytics Business SOPH-0091 3 23
Human Resource Management
New
Human Resource Management Business SOPH-0089 3 815
Introduction to Criminal Justice
New
Introduction to Criminal Justice Social Science SOPH-0090 3 229
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Science SOPH-0087 3 421

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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 Paxton P. on June 13, 2025
Great course! Very informative even with prior knowledge of economics!
by Dzenana L. on June 13, 2025
Grate course
by Dylan L. on June 13, 2025
Tough lab but absolutely learned a lot.
by Kenyetta M. on June 13, 2025
Good course!
by Shimon D. on June 13, 2025
Very long but pretty enjoyable and easy
by Rahmel G. on June 13, 2025
GREAT CLASS
by Jazmyn G. on June 13, 2025
I love the way the classes are set up. The information was interesting and kept my attention. The assignments, projects and test were all manageable. 10/10 recommend.
by Kosisochukwu O. on June 13, 2025
Love it