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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
  • 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.

$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 13380
Business Law Business Law BUS 3301 Business Law SOPH-0032 3 31553
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACC 2301 Principles of Accounting SOPH-0010 3 59137
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BUS 2301 Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 77587
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance FIN 3301 Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 57364
Principles of Management Principles of Management MGT 3301 Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 29102
Project Management Project Management MGT 3304 Project Management Overview SOPH-0013 3 74906
Career Success
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Social and Behavioral Sciences SOPH-0007 3 59106
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology ITC 1301 Computer Essentials SOPH-0023 3 69806
Elective
Career Readiness Career Readiness Open Elective SOPH-0066 3 7462
College Readiness College Readiness Open Electives SOPH-0031 3 31419
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Open Electives SOPH-0021 1 54228
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Open Electives SOPH-0017 2 12720
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Open Electives SOPH-0041 1 8408
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Open Electives SOPH-0058 3 9078
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Open Electives SOPH-0047 3 15839
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development Open Electives SOPH-0043 3 22417
Personal Finance Personal Finance Open Electives SOPH-0044 3 19232
Student Success Student Success Open Electives SOPH-0028 1 8798
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Open Electives SOPH-0026 1 40130
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I ENG 1301 English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 47451
English Composition II English Composition II ENG 1302 English Composition II SOPH-0030 3 24349
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition ENG 1301 English Composition I SOPH-0019 3 5647
Public Speaking Public Speaking COM 1302 Fundamentals of Speech Communications SOPH-0024 3 17962
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities B SOPH-0009 3 63127
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication COM 2301 Professional Communication SOPH-0034 3 27699
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Humanities B SOPH-0050 3 3909
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II ENG 1302 English Composition II SOPH-0049 3 5058
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities A/B SOPH-0027 3 15698
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions PHL 2350 Philosophies of World Religions or Humanities A/B SOPH-0008 3 10574
Art History I Art History I Humanities A/B SOPH-0006 3 56277
Art History II Art History II Humanities A/B SOPH-0029 3 24627
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics PHI 2302 Contemporary Ethics SOPH-0020 3 84752
Language
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities B SOPH-0057 3 10542
Math
Calculus I Calculus I MAT 2303 Calculus SOPH-0060 4 16890
College Algebra College Algebra MAT 1302 College Algebra SOPH-0001 3 87512
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 30286
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics MAT 2301 Elementary Statistics SOPH-0005 3 96602
Science
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Sciences SOPH-0016 3 68664
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Sciences SOPH-0002 3 71012
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Sciences SOPH-0056 3 29079
Microbiology Microbiology Natural Sciences SOPH-0074 3 20021
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Natural Sciences SOPH-0075 1 8923
Social Science
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Social and Behavioral Sciences SOPH-0048 3 43315
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOC 1301 Introduction to Sociology SOPH-0051 3 32276
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECO 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics SOPH-0012 3 55520
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECO 2301 Principles of Microeconomics SOPH-0011 3 42958
U.S. Government U.S. Government POL 2301 United States Government SOPH-0071 3 18436
U.S. History I U.S. History I HIS 1301 American History I SOPH-0022 3 54187
U.S. History II U.S. History II HIS 1302 American History II SOPH-0025 3 11971

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 33743
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science SOPH-0072 1 12105
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II Science SOPH-0081 3 17690
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 9089
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics Business SOPH-0091 3 2831
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business SOPH-0076 3 15024
Computer Applications Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 705
Criminology Criminology Social Science SOPH-0084 3 5718
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Humanities SOPH-0065 3 33366
Data Literacy
New
Data Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0099 1 61
Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0097 1 134
French I French I Language SOPH-0077 3 947
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science SOPH-0080 3 19250
Healthcare Career Exploration
New
Healthcare Career Exploration Career Success SOPH-0100 1 49
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 2138
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 9458
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Business SOPH-0089 3 7968
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Career Success SOPH-0061 1 2970
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 5716
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Social Science SOPH-0090 3 3423
Introduction to Education Introduction to Education Social Science SOPH-0098 3 225
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming Computer Science and IT SOPH-0062 3 8176
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Computer Science and IT SOPH-0068 3 7508
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition Science SOPH-0063 3 80608
Introduction to Physics Introduction to Physics Science SOPH-0095 3 1416
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development Social Science SOPH-0078 3 135193
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting Business SOPH-0079 3 24828
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Science SOPH-0094 3 1627
Operations Management Operations Management Business SOPH-0086 3 7600
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Business SOPH-0083 3 10498
Precalculus Precalculus Math SOPH-0069 3 8451
Principles of Leadership Principles of Leadership Business SOPH-0096 3 679
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing Business SOPH-0085 3 16028
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Science SOPH-0087 3 2470
Social Psychology
New
Social Psychology Social Science SOPH-0101 3 82
Spanish II Spanish II Language SOPH-0064 3 2197

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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 Ryan S. on October 5, 2026
Can be confusing at times, i'm usually very good at math, but I found this harder than stats at certain parts. Overall great course! Take it!
by Bedjilove A. on October 5, 2026
I honestly can’t believe I finished this class! I’m naturally very shy and struggle with anxiety, so public speaking was definitely challenging. I had to refilm some videos 3–10 times because I was so nervous and shaking. But I pushed through, and I’m really proud of myself. This class truly helped me step outside my comfort zonE
by Shannon F. on October 5, 2026
The touchstone was difficult for me, but I've also never done a PowerPoint before. I second guessed myself the entire time through the project, so to see such a good score makes me elated. The class itself was very interesting and a lot to read. I definitely look at business differently with this knowledge and I kind of like it. :)
by Jessica R. on October 5, 2026
It was intense. Not my favorite class but got through it.
by Ryan M. on October 5, 2026
The tutorials are just too dense with information. This course took me two months in which i took extensive notes and was still stumped by questions that asked for obscure facts that were maybe mentioned once. I understand it is open book so you gotta try harder to make the tests legit, but man was this course discouraging for me.
by Tristan B. on October 5, 2026
Wonderfully detailed and comprehensive course. This class does exactly as it aims, explaining the birth of the United States. It explains the Civil War, the French and Indian War, and even goes back to Aztec and Maya peoples 10,000 BC! It sheds special light on women, indigenous and African Americans in classic DEI fashion, but does little to downplay any heroic deeds done by white men, which is a rare chef's kiss. Long enough to make you feel educated, short enough to keep it moving.
by Ian R. on October 5, 2026
Challenging.
by Amina A. on October 5, 2026
amazing teaching style just love it