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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.

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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.

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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.

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  • 70+ 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 a congratulatory email letting you know we automatically sent your transcript to Columbia Southern University.

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Membership Plans & Pricing

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1 Month

You want to work quickly through one or two courses.

$99

Per month. Auto-renews.

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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.

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12 Months

You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.

33% savings

from the 1 month plan

$799

Per year. Auto-renews.

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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 12769
Business Law Business Law BUS 3301 Business Law SOPH-0032 3 30434
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACC 2301 Principles of Accounting SOPH-0010 3 57471
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BUS 2301 Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 76232
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance FIN 3301 Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 55481
Principles of Management Principles of Management MGT 3301 Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 27948
Project Management Project Management MGT 3304 Project Management Overview SOPH-0013 3 73781
Career Success
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Social and Behavioral Sciences SOPH-0007 3 57019
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology ITC 1301 Computer Essentials SOPH-0023 3 68792
Elective
Career Readiness Career Readiness Open Elective SOPH-0066 3 7206
College Readiness College Readiness Open Electives SOPH-0031 3 30880
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Open Electives SOPH-0021 1 53087
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Open Electives SOPH-0017 2 12403
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Open Electives SOPH-0041 1 8233
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Open Electives SOPH-0058 3 8834
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Open Electives SOPH-0047 3 15304
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development Open Electives SOPH-0043 3 22284
Personal Finance Personal Finance Open Electives SOPH-0044 3 18672
Student Success Student Success Open Electives SOPH-0028 1 8724
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Open Electives SOPH-0026 1 39575
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I ENG 1301 English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 45394
English Composition II English Composition II ENG 1302 English Composition II SOPH-0030 3 23256
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition ENG 1301 English Composition I SOPH-0019 3 5549
Public Speaking Public Speaking COM 1302 Fundamentals of Speech Communications SOPH-0024 3 17472
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities B SOPH-0009 3 61997
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication COM 2301 Professional Communication SOPH-0034 3 27302
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Humanities B SOPH-0050 3 3721
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II ENG 1302 English Composition II SOPH-0049 3 4823
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities A/B SOPH-0027 3 15233
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions PHL 2350 Philosophies of World Religions or Humanities A/B SOPH-0008 3 10183
Art History I Art History I Humanities A/B SOPH-0006 3 55130
Art History II Art History II Humanities A/B SOPH-0029 3 24350
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics PHI 2302 Contemporary Ethics SOPH-0020 3 83335
Language
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities B SOPH-0057 3 10209
Math
Calculus I Calculus I MAT 2303 Calculus SOPH-0060 4 16255
College Algebra College Algebra MAT 1302 College Algebra SOPH-0001 3 84933
Foundations of College Algebra Foundations of College Algebra Mathematics 1547
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics MAT 1301 Liberal Arts Math or Mathematics SOPH-0055 3 29264
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics MAT 2301 Elementary Statistics SOPH-0005 3 93486
Science
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Sciences SOPH-0016 3 67448
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Sciences SOPH-0002 3 69135
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Sciences SOPH-0056 3 27793
Microbiology Microbiology Natural Sciences SOPH-0074 3 19077
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Natural Sciences SOPH-0075 1 8409
Social Science
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Social and Behavioral Sciences SOPH-0048 3 41803
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOC 1301 Introduction to Sociology SOPH-0051 3 30685
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECO 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics SOPH-0012 3 53146
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECO 2301 Principles of Microeconomics SOPH-0011 3 40984
U.S. Government U.S. Government POL 2301 United States Government SOPH-0071 3 17734
U.S. History I U.S. History I HIS 1301 American History I SOPH-0022 3 52806
U.S. History II U.S. History II HIS 1302 American History II SOPH-0025 3 11575

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
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I Science SOPH-0073 3 32163
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science SOPH-0072 1 11493
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II Science SOPH-0081 3 16778
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 8510
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics Business SOPH-0091 3 2482
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business SOPH-0076 3 14561
Computer Applications Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 615
Criminology Criminology Social Science SOPH-0084 3 5385
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Humanities SOPH-0065 3 31849
Data Literacy
New
Data Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0099 1 25
Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0097 1 97
French I French I Language SOPH-0077 3 914
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science SOPH-0080 3 18375
Healthcare Career Exploration
New
Healthcare Career Exploration Science SOPH-0100 1 6
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 1913
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 9092
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Business SOPH-0089 3 7283
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Career Success SOPH-0061 1 2880
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 5387
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Social Science SOPH-0090 3 3090
Introduction to Education
New
Introduction to Education Social Science SOPH-0098 3 113
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming Computer Science and IT SOPH-0062 3 7965
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Computer Science and IT SOPH-0068 3 7256
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition Science SOPH-0063 3 77158
Introduction to Physics Introduction to Physics Science SOPH-0095 3 1080
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development Social Science SOPH-0078 3 32313
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting Business SOPH-0079 3 23678
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Science SOPH-0094 3 1363
Operations Management Operations Management Business SOPH-0086 3 7070
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Business SOPH-0083 3 9821
Precalculus Precalculus Math SOPH-0069 3 8106
Principles of Leadership Principles of Leadership Business SOPH-0096 3 412
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing Business SOPH-0085 3 15088
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Science SOPH-0087 3 2272
Social Psychology
New
Social Psychology Social Science SOPH-0101 3 2
Spanish II Spanish II Language SOPH-0064 3 2096

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by Nancy B. on August 27, 2026
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Very digestible, and the format makes it so much easier and more engaging. I have struggled with American Government, and Sophia finally made it click for me!
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by Justin H. on August 27, 2026
Good explanations in the lessons. I like the "in context" portions