
Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia
Grand Canyon University and Sophia are partnering to provide you with an education that exceeds your expectations. Grand Canyon University has teamed up with Sophia to help you complete your degree more quickly and affordably. We’re excited to work with Sophia in an effort to provide more flexible opportunities for you to earn college credit. Accessible anytime, anywhere, from your laptop, tablet or mobile 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 with the assistance of your advisor. For questions or assistance regarding obtaining credit for courses, please contact the Registrar’s Office.

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
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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
Become a Member
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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 a congratulatory email letting you know we automatically sent your transcript to Grand Canyon University.
- Easy
- Automated
- Free
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.
4 Months
You want to knock out several gen eds over a few months.
12 Months
You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.
Courses
Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at Grand Canyon University.
Need help finding the right options? Contact a Sophia Learning Coach.
1-800-341-0327
Have questions about your degree program? Contact Grand Canyon University.
855-GCU-LOPE
Grand Canyon University's Degree ProgramsSophia Courses | GCU | Sem Credits | Rating | |
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Business | ||||
BUS-340 Ethical and Legal Issues in Business | 3 |
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Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Elective Transfer - LD | 1 |
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Critical Thinking Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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FIN-350 Fundamentals of Business Finance Critical Thinking Transfer - LD | 3 |
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MGT-440 Project Management Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Career Success | ||||
Elective Transfer-LD | 1 |
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Computer Science and IT | ||||
Elective Transfer - LD | 1 |
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Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Critical Thinking Transfer-LD | 3 |
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SYM-400 Introduction to Database Structures | 3 |
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Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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English and Communication | ||||
Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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ENG-105 English Composition I General Education - Effective Communication - English Composition | 3 |
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ENG-106 English Composition II Electives | 3 |
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UNV-100 Developmental Writing Skills | 3 |
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COM-210 Public Speaking | 3 |
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Elective Transfer - LD | 1 |
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Elective Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Effective Communication Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Humanities | ||||
Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Language | ||||
SPA-105 Elementary Spanish II | 3 |
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Math | ||||
MAT-154 Applications of College Algebra | 3 |
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Critical Thinking Transfer - LD | 2 |
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MAT-274 or BUS-352 or HLT-362V or PSY-380 or STA-299T | 3 |
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Science | ||||
BIO-220 Environmental Science | 3 |
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Critical Thinking Transfer - LD | 3 |
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NSC-305 Nutrition across the Lifespan Elective Transfer-LD | 3 |
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Social Science | ||||
PSY-102 General Psychology Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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SOC-102 Principles of Sociology | 3 |
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ECN-362 Macroeconomics Critical Thinking Transfer - LD Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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ECN-361 Microeconomics Critical Thinking Transfer - LD Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Global Awareness Transfer - LD | 3 |
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Other Sophia Courses
Grand Canyon University has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.
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