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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 program.

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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 program.

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

Lopes Up! FIND YOUR PURPOSE AT GCU

or
No credit card required
Free trial never expires

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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 5032
Business Ethics Business Ethics Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 4375
Business Law Business Law BUS-340 Ethical and Legal Issues in Business 3 15164
Criminology Criminology SOSC1050 3 401
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACC-250 Financial Accounting 3 32809
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Elective Transfer - LD 3 43078
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC-260 Management Accounting 3 5809
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior BUSI2015 3 495
Personal Finance Personal Finance FIN-210 Personal Finance 3 9920
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance FIN-350 Fundamentals of Business Finance 3 27943
Principles of Management Principles of Management MGT-240 Introduction to Management 3 13414
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing BUSI2020 3 1527
Project Management Project Management MGT-440 Project Management 3 43153
Career Success
Career Readiness Career Readiness Elective Transfer - LD 3 2830
College Readiness College Readiness Elective Transfer - LD 3 20781
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution COM-312 Conflict and Negotiation 3 33473
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Elective Transfer - LD 1 33336
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Elective Transfer - LD 1 2961
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Elective Transfer-LD 1 1341
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Effective Communication Transfer - LD 1 28957
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Effective Communication Transfer - LD 3 1203
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Effective Communication Transfer - LD 3 1501
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology ITT-111 Introduction to Information Technology 3 43186
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming CST-105 Computer Programming I 3 4030
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Effective Communication Transfer - LD 3 3129
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Critical Thinking Transfer - LD 3 4486
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases SYM-400 Introduction to Database Structures 3 7318
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development Elective Transfer - LD 3 19363
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I ENG-105 English Composition I 3 19069
English Composition II English Composition II ENG-106 English Composition II 3 9716
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition UNV-100 Developmental Writing Skills 3 4133
Public Speaking Public Speaking COM-210 Public Speaking 3 8131
Visual Communications Visual Communications Elective Transfer - LD 3 45477
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Effective Communication Transfer - LD 3 17512
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 8010
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 4651
Art History I Art History I Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 39734
Art History II Art History II Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 18372
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Transfer - LD 3 11014
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 42314
Language
French I French I Effective Communication Transfer - LD 3 273
Spanish I Spanish I SPA-104 Elementary Spanish I 3 4497
Spanish II Spanish II SPA-105 Elementary Spanish II 3 1008
Math
Calculus I Calculus I MAT-252 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I 4 6511
College Algebra College Algebra MAT-154 Applications of College Algebra 3 46424
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Critical Thinking Transfer - LD 2 6831
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics MAT-144 College Mathematics 3 13798
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 52109
Precalculus Precalculus MAT-261 Pre-Calculus 3 2528
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 7673
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 2419
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 2637
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 1 982
Environmental Science Environmental Science BIO-220 Environmental Science 3 36723
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Elective Transfer - LD 3 3502
Human Biology Human Biology Critical Thinking Transfer - LD 3 45507
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Critical Thinking Transfer - LD 1 3398
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry CHM-113 General Chemistry I-Lecture 3 8887
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab CHM-113L General Chemistry I - Lab 1 1463
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition BIO-319 Applied Nutrition 3 29762
Microbiology Microbiology BIO-215 General Microbiology OR BIO-205 Microbiology 3 4572
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab BIO-215L General Microbiology Lab OR BIO-205L Microbiology - Lab 1 1553
Social Science
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology PSY-102 General Psychology 3 19894
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOC-102 Principles of Sociology 3 10357
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development PSY-357 Lifespan Development 3 7134
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECN-362 Macroeconomics 3 20783
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECN-361 Microeconomics 3 14811
U.S. Government U.S. Government GOV-140 American Government and Politics 3 5634
U.S. History I U.S. History I Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 11097
U.S. History II U.S. History II Global Awareness Transfer - LD 3 3821

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