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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.

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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.

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No credit card required
Free trial never expires

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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 12993
Business Law Business Law BUS 3301 Business Law SOPH-0032 3 30864
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACC 2301 Principles of Accounting SOPH-0010 3 58079
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BUS 2301 Introduction to Business SOPH-0014 3 76709
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance FIN 3301 Financial Management SOPH-0033 3 56166
Principles of Management Principles of Management MGT 3301 Principles of Management SOPH-0054 3 28356
Project Management Project Management MGT 3304 Project Management Overview SOPH-0013 3 74207
Career Success
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Social and Behavioral Sciences SOPH-0007 3 57807
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology ITC 1301 Computer Essentials SOPH-0023 3 69205
Elective
Career Readiness Career Readiness Open Elective SOPH-0066 3 7301
College Readiness College Readiness Open Electives SOPH-0031 3 31120
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Open Electives SOPH-0021 1 53557
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Open Electives SOPH-0017 2 12515
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Open Electives SOPH-0041 1 8302
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Open Electives SOPH-0058 3 8921
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Open Electives SOPH-0047 3 15504
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development Open Electives SOPH-0043 3 22330
Personal Finance Personal Finance Open Electives SOPH-0044 3 18871
Student Success Student Success Open Electives SOPH-0028 1 8751
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Open Electives SOPH-0026 1 39793
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I ENG 1301 English Composition I SOPH-0015 3 46179
English Composition II English Composition II ENG 1302 English Composition II SOPH-0030 3 23618
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition ENG 1301 English Composition I SOPH-0019 3 5576
Public Speaking Public Speaking COM 1302 Fundamentals of Speech Communications SOPH-0024 3 17636
Visual Communications Visual Communications Humanities B SOPH-0009 3 62461
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication COM 2301 Professional Communication SOPH-0034 3 27447
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Humanities B SOPH-0050 3 3784
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II ENG 1302 English Composition II SOPH-0049 3 4904
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities A/B SOPH-0027 3 15397
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions PHL 2350 Philosophies of World Religions or Humanities A/B SOPH-0008 3 10318
Art History I Art History I Humanities A/B SOPH-0006 3 55539
Art History II Art History II Humanities A/B SOPH-0029 3 24441
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics PHI 2302 Contemporary Ethics SOPH-0020 3 83842
Language
Spanish I Spanish I Humanities B SOPH-0057 3 10352
Math
Calculus I Calculus I MAT 2303 Calculus SOPH-0060 4 16487
College Algebra College Algebra MAT 1302 College Algebra SOPH-0001 3 85936
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 29642
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics MAT 2301 Elementary Statistics SOPH-0005 3 94603
Science
Environmental Science Environmental Science Natural Sciences SOPH-0016 3 67870
Human Biology Human Biology Natural Sciences SOPH-0002 3 69805
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Natural Sciences SOPH-0056 3 28276
Microbiology Microbiology Natural Sciences SOPH-0074 3 19432
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Natural Sciences SOPH-0075 1 8598
Social Science
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Social and Behavioral Sciences SOPH-0048 3 42344
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOC 1301 Introduction to Sociology SOPH-0051 3 31274
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECO 2302 Principles of Macroeconomics SOPH-0012 3 54023
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECO 2301 Principles of Microeconomics SOPH-0011 3 41694
U.S. Government U.S. Government POL 2301 United States Government SOPH-0071 3 17969
U.S. History I U.S. History I HIS 1301 American History I SOPH-0022 3 53312
U.S. History II U.S. History II HIS 1302 American History II SOPH-0025 3 11711

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 32780
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science SOPH-0072 1 11730
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II Science SOPH-0081 3 17132
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 8725
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics Business SOPH-0091 3 2614
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business SOPH-0076 3 14718
Computer Applications Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 647
Criminology Criminology Social Science SOPH-0084 3 5516
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Humanities SOPH-0065 3 32368
Data Literacy
New
Data Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0099 1 41
Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0097 1 111
French I French I Language SOPH-0077 3 932
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science SOPH-0080 3 18699
Healthcare Career Exploration
New
Healthcare Career Exploration Career Success SOPH-0100 1 15
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 1992
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 9237
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Business SOPH-0089 3 7534
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Career Success SOPH-0061 1 2911
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 5504
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Social Science SOPH-0090 3 3191
Introduction to Education
New
Introduction to Education Social Science SOPH-0098 3 145
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming Computer Science and IT SOPH-0062 3 8055
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Computer Science and IT SOPH-0068 3 7337
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition Science SOPH-0063 3 78473
Introduction to Physics Introduction to Physics Science SOPH-0095 3 1181
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development Social Science SOPH-0078 3 32932
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting Business SOPH-0079 3 24117
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Science SOPH-0094 3 1445
Operations Management Operations Management Business SOPH-0086 3 7282
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Business SOPH-0083 3 10087
Precalculus Precalculus Math SOPH-0069 3 8238
Principles of Leadership Principles of Leadership Business SOPH-0096 3 502
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing Business SOPH-0085 3 15448
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Science SOPH-0087 3 2344
Social Psychology
New
Social Psychology Social Science SOPH-0101 3 21
Spanish II Spanish II Language SOPH-0064 3 2137

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by Daniel S. on September 9, 2026
Great!
by Mohammed u. on September 9, 2026
The Principles of Management course was a useful and enjoyable learning experience for me I learned many important management concepts including planning organizing leadership and decision making The activities and questions also helped me understand and remember the concepts better. Overall I found the course helpful and valuable for improving my knowledge of management I believe it is a good course for anyone who wants to learn the basics of management and develop their skills I am happy to have completed the course and benefited from what I learned.
by Abdulrahman S. on September 9, 2026
thank you very much
by Jeanpier a. on September 9, 2026
great refreshable information. i plan to use these credits towards the military thank you. God bless. great class!!
by Hailey M. on September 9, 2026
A little difficult, but the instruction was easy to follow!
by Rafael B. on September 9, 2026
good!
by Tiffany R. on September 9, 2026
I wish it had a read to me option, I tend to understand complicated wording better when I hear it.
by Joshua M. on September 9, 2026
Good class, but some of the formulas are not clear.