Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia
Take courses that transfer to Grand Canyon University for just $99/month
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 program.
Learn more about GCU from your university counselor who takes a personalized approach to helping you achieve your academic goals.
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How It Works
Here's how Sophia works with your degree at Grand Canyon University.
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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
- 60+ 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 Grand Canyon 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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Grand Canyon University's Degree ProgramsSophia Courses | GCU | Sem Credits | Rating | |
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Business | ||||
Business Communication | MGT-325 Managing Business Communications and Change | 3 |
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Business Ethics | Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Business Law | BUS-340 Ethical and Legal Issues in Business | 3 |
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Criminology | SOSC1050 | 3 |
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Financial Accounting | ACC-250 Financial Accounting | 3 |
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Introduction to Business | Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Managerial Accounting | ACC-260 Management Accounting | 3 |
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Organizational Behavior | BUSI2015 | 3 |
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Personal Finance | FIN-210 Personal Finance | 3 |
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Principles of Finance | FIN-350 Fundamentals of Business Finance | 3 |
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Principles of Management | MGT-240 Introduction to Management | 3 |
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Principles of Marketing | BUSI2020 | 3 |
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Project Management | MGT-440 Project Management | 3 |
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Career Success | ||||
Career Readiness | Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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College Readiness | Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Conflict Resolution | COM-312 Conflict and Negotiation | 3 |
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Developing Effective Teams | Elective Transfer - LD | 1 |
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IT Career Exploration | Elective Transfer - LD | 1 |
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Introduction to Career Readiness | Elective Transfer-LD | 1 |
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The Essentials of Managing Conflict | Effective Communication Transfer - LD | 1 |
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Workplace Writing I | Effective Communication Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Workplace Writing II | Effective Communication Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Computer Science and IT | ||||
Introduction to Information Technology | ITT-111 Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
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Introduction to Java Programming | CST-105 Computer Programming I | 3 |
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Introduction to Networking | Effective Communication Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Introduction to Python Programming | Critical Thinking Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Introduction to Relational Databases | SYM-400 Introduction to Database Structures | 3 |
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Introduction to Web Development | Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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English and Communication | ||||
English Composition I | ENG-105 English Composition I | 3 |
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English Composition II | ENG-106 English Composition II | 3 |
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Foundations of English Composition | UNV-100 Developmental Writing Skills | 3 |
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Public Speaking | COM-210 Public Speaking | 3 |
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Visual Communications | Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Workplace Communication | Effective Communication Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Humanities | ||||
Ancient Greek Philosophers | Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Art History I | Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Art History II | Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Critical Thinking | Critical Thinking Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Introduction to Ethics | Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Language | ||||
French I | Effective Communication Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Spanish I | SPA-104 Elementary Spanish I | 3 |
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Spanish II | SPA-105 Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
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Math | ||||
Calculus I | MAT-252 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 |
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College Algebra | MAT-154 Applications of College Algebra | 3 |
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Foundations of Statistics | Critical Thinking Transfer - LD | 2 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics | MAT-144 College Mathematics | 3 |
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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 |
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Precalculus | MAT-261 Pre-Calculus | 3 |
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Science | ||||
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Environmental Science | BIO-220 Environmental Science | 3 |
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Health, Fitness, and Wellness | Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Human Biology | Critical Thinking Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Human Biology Lab | Critical Thinking Transfer - LD | 1 |
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Introduction to Chemistry | CHM-113 General Chemistry I-Lecture | 3 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab | CHM-113L General Chemistry I - Lab | 1 |
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Introduction to Nutrition | BIO-319 Applied Nutrition | 3 |
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Microbiology | BIO-215 General Microbiology OR BIO-205 Microbiology | 3 |
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Microbiology Lab | BIO-215L General Microbiology Lab OR BIO-205L Microbiology - Lab | 1 |
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Social Science | ||||
Introduction to Psychology | PSY-102 General Psychology | 3 |
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Introduction to Sociology | SOC-102 Principles of Sociology | 3 |
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Lifespan Development | PSY-357 Lifespan Development | 3 |
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Macroeconomics | ECN-362 Macroeconomics | 3 |
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Microeconomics | ECN-361 Microeconomics | 3 |
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U.S. Government | GOV-140 American Government and Politics | 3 |
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U.S. History I | Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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U.S. History II | Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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