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Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university committed to delivering an affordable and transformative higher education. We integrate a welcoming Christian worldview into our programs on campus or online with the freedom to earn your degree on your own time — from wherever you are!

WHY GCU?
FLEXIBLE: Get a head start at GCU with Sophia Learning online. Students may transfer a total of 30 credits from all alternative transfer credit options combined. See our University Policy Handbook for details.
FAITH-BASED EDUCATION: We empower students to live purpose-driven lives and are open to students from all backgrounds.
SAVE 10% ON TUITION: GCU is offering 10% off tuition to students who have completed Sophia Learning and enter a GCU online or evening campus program.

Learn more about GCU from your university counselor who takes a personalized approach to helping you achieve your academic goals.

FIND YOUR PURPOSE AT GCU. VISIT: gcu.edu/transfer Excludes programs with residencies and practicums.
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Grand Canyon University

Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia

Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university committed to delivering an affordable and transformative higher education. We integrate a welcoming Christian worldview into our programs on campus or online with the freedom to earn your degree on your own time — from wherever you are!

WHY GCU?
FLEXIBLE: Get a head start at GCU with Sophia Learning online. Students may transfer a total of 30 credits from all alternative transfer credit options combined. See our University Policy Handbook for details.
FAITH-BASED EDUCATION: We empower students to live purpose-driven lives and are open to students from all backgrounds.
SAVE 10% ON TUITION: GCU is offering 10% off tuition to students who have completed Sophia Learning and enter a GCU online or evening campus program.

Learn more about GCU from your university counselor who takes a personalized approach to helping you achieve your academic goals.

FIND YOUR PURPOSE AT GCU. VISIT: gcu.edu/transfer Excludes programs with residencies and practicums.

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No credit card required
Free trial never expires

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Courses

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Grand Canyon University's Degree Programs
Sophia Courses GCU Sem Credits Rating
Business
Business Communication Business Communication MGT-325 Managing Business Communications and Change 3 6562
Business Ethics Business Ethics Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 6434
Business Law Business Law BUS-340 Ethical and Legal Issues in Business 3 17984
Criminology Criminology SOSC1050 3 1214
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACC-250 Financial Accounting 3 37897
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Elective Transfer - LD 3 49806
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC-260 Management Accounting 3 9157
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior BUSI2015 3 1860
Personal Finance Personal Finance FIN-210 Personal Finance 3 11612
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance FIN-350 Fundamentals of Business Finance 3 33208
Principles of Management Principles of Management MGT-240 Introduction to Management 3 16044
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing BUSI2020 3 3822
Project Management Project Management MGT-440 Project Management 3 49825
Career Success
Career Readiness Career Readiness Elective Transfer - LD 3 3742
College Readiness College Readiness Elective Transfer - LD 3 23051
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution COM-312 Conflict and Negotiation 3 37459
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Elective Transfer - LD 1 37019
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Elective Transfer - LD 1 4119
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Elective Transfer-LD 1 1647
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Effective Communication Transfer - LD 1 31123
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Effective Communication Transfer - LD 3 1649
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Effective Communication Transfer - LD 3 2025
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology ITT-111 Introduction to Information Technology 3 48666
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming CST-105 Computer Programming I 3 4978
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Effective Communication Transfer - LD 3 4107
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Critical Thinking Transfer - LD 3 5538
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases SYM-400 Introduction to Database Structures 3 8902
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development Elective Transfer - LD 3 19838
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I ENG-105 English Composition I 3 23142
English Composition II English Composition II ENG-106 English Composition II 3 12238
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition UNV-100 Developmental Writing Skills 3 4380
Public Speaking Public Speaking COM-210 Public Speaking 3 9372
Visual Communications Visual Communications Elective Transfer - LD 3 51716
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Effective Communication Transfer - LD 3 19165
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 9173
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 5520
Art History I Art History I Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 42257
Art History II Art History II Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 20791
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Transfer - LD 3 14967
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 49804
Language
French I French I Effective Communication Transfer - LD 3 378
Spanish I Spanish I SPA-104 Elementary Spanish I 3 5546
Spanish II Spanish II SPA-105 Elementary Spanish II 3 1271
Math
Calculus I Calculus I MAT-252 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 8441
College Algebra College Algebra MAT-154 Applications of College Algebra 3 53155
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Critical Thinking Transfer - LD 2 7871
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics MAT-144 College Mathematics 3 16622
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics MAT-274 Probability and Statistics, OR BUS-352 Business Statistics, OR HLT-362V Applied Statistics for Health Care Professionals, OR PSY-380 Introduction to Probability and Statistics, OR STA-299T Statistics Transfer 3 59179
Precalculus Precalculus MAT-261 Pre-Calculus 3 3569
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I BIO-191L Applied Anatomy and Physiology I Lab, OR BIO-210L Anatomy and Physiology for Science Majors I Lab, OR BIO-201L Human Anatomy and Physiology I: Lab 3 11728
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab BIO-191L Applied Anatomy and Physiology I Lab, OR BIO-210L Anatomy and Physiology for Science Majors I Lab, OR BIO-201L Human Anatomy and Physiology I: Lab 1 3987
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II BIO-202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II, OR BIO-192 Applied Anatomy and Physiology II, OR BIO-211 Anatomy and Physiology for Science Majors II 3 5095
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab BIO-211L Anatomy and Physiology for Science Majors II Lab, OR BIO-192L Applied Anatomy and Physiology II Lab, OR BIO-202L Human Anatomy and Physiology II-Lab 1 2147
Environmental Science Environmental Science BIO-220 Environmental Science 3 42269
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Elective Transfer - LD 3 6145
Human Biology Human Biology Critical Thinking Transfer - LD 3 50492
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Critical Thinking Transfer - LD 1 4488
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry CHM-113 General Chemistry I-Lecture 3 12063
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab CHM-113L General Chemistry I - Lab 1 2152
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition BIO-319 Applied Nutrition 3 37999
Microbiology
New
Microbiology BIO-215 General Microbiology OR BIO-205 Microbiology 3 7143
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab BIO-215L General Microbiology Lab OR BIO-205L Microbiology - Lab 1 2619
Social Science
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology PSY-102 General Psychology 3 23481
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOC-102 Principles of Sociology 3 13221
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development PSY-357 Lifespan Development 3 11429
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECN-362 Macroeconomics 3 26657
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECN-361 Microeconomics 3 19323
U.S. Government U.S. Government GOV-140 American Government and Politics 3 7730
U.S. History I U.S. History I Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 15261
U.S. History II U.S. History II Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 5276

Other Sophia Courses

Grand Canyon University has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.

Sophia Course Category Credits Rating
Human Resource Management
New
Human Resource Management Business 3 45
Operations Management Operations Management Business 3 710
Public and Community Health
New
Public and Community Health Science 3 142

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by Nicholas S. on March 31, 2025
Great and informative course.
by Alyssa R. on March 31, 2025
I like how they teach you little by little. I like how you can learn at your own pace.
by Mary H. on March 31, 2025
The work I submitted for Touchstone 4 was clearly not fairly graded. I understand the assignment and submitted with few if any grammatical errors.
by mina s. on March 31, 2025
excellent
by Alvin T. on March 31, 2025
This was a great course
by Christine C. on March 31, 2025
great course flow. Enjoy the learning experience.
by Iosif P. on March 31, 2025
Loved this course! Good refresher on US history and how we got to where we are today.
by Lily A. on March 31, 2025
Allowed me to learn at a pace I could work with and helped me become more confident in my knowledge!