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Save Time and Money with College-Level Courses from Sophia

Take courses that transfer to Columbia Southern University for just $99/month

Columbia Southern University accepts courses from 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.

Note: Either College Readiness or Student Success may transfer to CSU undergraduate degree programs.
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Columbia Southern University

Save Time and Money with College-Level Courses from Sophia

Columbia Southern University accepts courses from 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.

Note: Either College Readiness or Student Success may transfer to CSU undergraduate degree programs.

or
No credit card required
Free trial never expires

How It Works

Here's how Sophia works with your degree at Columbia Southern University.

01

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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02

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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03

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

04

Transfer Credit

When you complete a course, Sophia will send you a congratulatory email letting you know we automatically sent your transcript to Columbia Southern University.

  • Easy
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  • 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.

$99

Per month. Auto-renews.

4 Months

You want to knock out several gen eds over a few months.

25% savings

from the 1 month plan

$299

For four months. Auto-renews.

Best deal

12 Months

You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.

33% savings

from the 1 month plan

$799

Per year. Auto-renews.

Prices shown exclude applicable sales tax. Tax is calculated at checkout.

Courses

Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at Columbia Southern 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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Columbia Southern University's Degree Programs
Sophia Courses Columbia Southern University ACE® ID Sem Credits Rating
Business
Business Communication Business Communication COM 2301 Professional Communication SOPH-0059 3 13659
Business Law Business Law BUS 3301 Business Law SOPH-0032 3 32047
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACC 2301 Principles of Accounting SOPH-0010 3 59752
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BUS 2301 Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 78175
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance FIN 3301 Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 58087
Principles of Management Principles of Management MGT 3301 Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 29520
Project Management Project Management MGT 3304 Project Management Overview SOPH-0013 3 75398
Career Success
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Social and Behavioral Sciences SOPH-0007 3 59906
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology ITC 1301 Computer Essentials SOPH-0023 3 70248
Elective
Career Readiness Career Readiness Open Elective SOPH-0066 3 7608
College Readiness College Readiness Open Electives SOPH-0031 3 31666
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Open Electives SOPH-0021 1 54630
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Open Electives SOPH-0017 2 12829
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Open Electives SOPH-0041 1 8467
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Open Electives SOPH-0058 3 9201
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Open Electives SOPH-0047 3 16062
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development Open Electives SOPH-0043 3 22493
Personal Finance Personal Finance Open Electives SOPH-0044 3 19469
Student Success Student Success Open Electives SOPH-0028 1 8822
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Open Electives SOPH-0026 1 40319
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I ENG 1301 English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 48294
English Composition II English Composition II ENG 1302 English Composition II SOPH-0030 3 24884
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition ENG 1301 English Composition I SOPH-0019 3 5676
Public Speaking Public Speaking COM 1302 Fundamentals of Speech Communications SOPH-0024 3 18247
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities B SOPH-0009 3 63585
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication COM 2301 Professional Communication SOPH-0034 3 27894
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Humanities B SOPH-0050 3 3994
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II ENG 1302 English Composition II SOPH-0049 3 5179
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities A/B SOPH-0027 3 15912
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions PHL 2350 Philosophies of World Religions or Humanities A/B SOPH-0008 3 10746
Art History I Art History I Humanities A/B SOPH-0006 3 56783
Art History II Art History II Humanities A/B SOPH-0029 3 24765
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics PHI 2302 Contemporary Ethics SOPH-0020 3 85348
Language
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities B SOPH-0057 3 10684
Math
Calculus I Calculus I MAT 2303 Calculus SOPH-0060 4 17099
College Algebra College Algebra MAT 1302 College Algebra SOPH-0001 3 88548
Foundations of College Algebra Foundations of College Algebra Mathematics – 1548
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics MAT 1301 Liberal Arts Math or Mathematics SOPH-0055 3 30677
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics MAT 2301 Elementary Statistics SOPH-0005 3 97797
Science
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Sciences SOPH-0016 3 69184
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Sciences SOPH-0002 3 71706
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Sciences SOPH-0056 3 29566
Microbiology Microbiology Natural Sciences SOPH-0074 3 20329
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Natural Sciences SOPH-0075 1 9123
Social Science
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Social and Behavioral Sciences SOPH-0048 3 43958
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOC 1301 Introduction to Sociology SOPH-0051 3 32942
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECO 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics SOPH-0012 3 56441
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECO 2301 Principles of Microeconomics SOPH-0011 3 43677
U.S. Government U.S. Government POL 2301 United States Government SOPH-0071 3 18764
U.S. History I U.S. History I HIS 1301 American History I SOPH-0022 3 54801
U.S. History II U.S. History II HIS 1302 American History II SOPH-0025 3 12163

Sophia Courses Without Transfer Equivalency

The courses below do not currently transfer to Columbia Southern University under an established agreement. Before enrolling in these courses, please contact the school to confirm whether they will accept the credit.

Sophia Course Category ACE® ID Credits Rating
AI Literacy
New
AI Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-1030 1 1
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I Science SOPH-0073 3 34349
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science SOPH-0072 1 12342
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II Science SOPH-0081 3 17991
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 9279
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics Business SOPH-0091 3 2968
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business SOPH-0076 3 15220
Computer Applications Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 749
Criminology Criminology Social Science SOPH-0084 3 5866
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Humanities SOPH-0065 3 34011
Data Literacy
New
Data Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0099 1 85
Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0097 1 153
French I French I Language SOPH-0077 3 963
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science SOPH-0080 3 19609
Healthcare Career Exploration
New
Healthcare Career Exploration Career Success SOPH-0100 1 87
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 2234
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 9642
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Business SOPH-0089 3 8267
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Career Success SOPH-0061 1 3011
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 5840
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Social Science SOPH-0090 3 3571
Introduction to Education Introduction to Education Social Science SOPH-0098 3 275
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming Computer Science and IT SOPH-0062 3 8249
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Computer Science and IT SOPH-0068 3 7604
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition Science SOPH-0063 3 81921
Introduction to Physics Introduction to Physics Science SOPH-0095 3 1530
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development Social Science SOPH-0078 3 135506
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting Business SOPH-0079 3 25273
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Science SOPH-0094 3 1759
Operations Management Operations Management Business SOPH-0086 3 7847
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Business SOPH-0083 3 10822
Precalculus Precalculus Math SOPH-0069 3 8577
Principles of Leadership Principles of Leadership Business SOPH-0096 3 809
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing Business SOPH-0085 3 16445
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Science SOPH-0087 3 2542
Social Psychology
New
Social Psychology Social Science SOPH-0101 3 153
Spanish II Spanish II Language SOPH-0064 3 2237
Your AI-Era Job Search
New
Your AI-Era Job Search Working with AI (Non-Credit) 0 1

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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 Evangeline H. on October 26, 2026
This class was very informative. I found the tutorials helpful and the way they break down every step makes it easy to understand. I'm glad I started taking this course because I was able to work as fast as I understood it and I didn't have to wait on my work to be graded.
by Nina T. on October 26, 2026
Great course and informative. Robert gave amazing feedback and insight per grading- I’m very appreciative. Thank you Sophia!!
by Georgeann S. on October 26, 2026
This was difficult. I do not understand why it was required to do a full power point when it is a pass/fail course.
by William B. on October 26, 2026
It was challenging to say the least , but all the material is covered which helped tremendously!
by Tipton W. on October 26, 2026
This was an excellent course that was relevant to many areas of my professional life. The curriculum was engaging, informative, and well written.
by Ava M. on October 26, 2026
very easy, just due to taking honors courses in highschool
by Yanet S. on October 26, 2026
I love this method you created! Thanks to Sophia Learning, I was able to take this algebra course at my own pace and move forward quickly, right when I needed to. It's an excellent and very flexible platform for studying.
by Yadira S. on October 26, 2026
As someone that is in HR. This course is very helpful. Provides more insight on dealing with employees and their conflicts.