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For the most up-to-date transfer information for Sophia courses to WGU please click here: WGU Transfer Pathways Site

Western Governors University has partnered with Sophia to help you earn credits quickly and affordably. Sophia courses can be transferred to your desired degree at WGU prior to enrollment. 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 earn credits towards your degree at WGU.

Please note that WGU Transfer Pathways may vary by degree major. A maximum of 75% of the total credits in a program may be granted from a combination of prior learning assessments from non-traditional training and Credit by Exam.

View our full list of ACE codes for Sophia courses 

As part of WGU’s ongoing review of academic programs and course levels, WGU has updated certain transfer articulations, including removing some Sophia Learning articulations.

To support students currently in progress, WGU is providing a 30 day grace period beginning March 1, 2026.
  • Students may complete impacted Sophia Learning coursework through February 2026.
  • Official Sophia Learning transcripts must be received by WGU during March 2026 to be considered under the prior articulation guidelines.
  • After the grace period concludes, WGU can accept general education and lower-division courses for transfer, but upper-division courses must be completed at WGU. To see the current list of transferable courses, visit our website at WGU Transfer Pathways Site.

This grace period is intended to allow students already working toward completion sufficient time to finish coursework and submit transcripts while WGU completes its articulation transition.
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WGU College of Business

Save Time and Money with College-Level Courses from Sophia

For the most up-to-date transfer information for Sophia courses to WGU please click here: WGU Transfer Pathways Site

Western Governors University has partnered with Sophia to help you earn credits quickly and affordably. Sophia courses can be transferred to your desired degree at WGU prior to enrollment. 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 earn credits towards your degree at WGU.

Please note that WGU Transfer Pathways may vary by degree major. A maximum of 75% of the total credits in a program may be granted from a combination of prior learning assessments from non-traditional training and Credit by Exam.

View our full list of ACE codes for Sophia courses 

As part of WGU’s ongoing review of academic programs and course levels, WGU has updated certain transfer articulations, including removing some Sophia Learning articulations.

To support students currently in progress, WGU is providing a 30 day grace period beginning March 1, 2026.

  • Students may complete impacted Sophia Learning coursework through February 2026.
  • Official Sophia Learning transcripts must be received by WGU during March 2026 to be considered under the prior articulation guidelines.
  • After the grace period concludes, WGU can accept general education and lower-division courses for transfer, but upper-division courses must be completed at WGU. To see the current list of transferable courses, visit our website at WGU Transfer Pathways Site.

This grace period is intended to allow students already working toward completion sufficient time to finish coursework and submit transcripts while WGU completes its articulation transition.

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No credit card required
Free trial never expires

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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.

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When you complete a course, Sophia will send you an email with instructions on ordering your official transcript.

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Courses

Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at WGU College of Business.

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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WGU College of Business's Degree Programs
Sophia Courses WGU Courses - Please Refer to WGU Transfer Pathways Site for Latest Equivalencies by Program ACE® ID Sem Credits Rating
Business
Business Communication Business Communication Business Communication SOPH-0059 3 11540
Business Law Business Law Business Environment Applications I: Business Structure and Legal Environment SOPH-0032 3 28315
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Fundamentals for Success in Business SOPH-0014 3 73451
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Data Management - Foundations SOPH-0047 3 14116
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Finance Skills for Managers SOPH-0033 3 51689
Principles of Management Principles of Management Principles of Management (4 credits) SOPH-0054 3 25529
Project Management Project Management Project Management SOPH-0013 3 71511
English and Communication
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Critical Thinking and Logic; Critical Thinking: Reason and Evidence SOPH-0065 3 28651
English Composition I English Composition I English Composition I; Composition: Writing with a Strategy; Composition: Successful Self-Expression SOPH-0015 3 41150
English Composition II English Composition II English Composition II; Composition: Successful Self-Expression; Composition: Writing with a Strategy SOPH-0030 3 21080
Public Speaking Public Speaking Introduction to Communication; Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others SOPH-0024 3 16215
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Business Communication SOPH-0034 3 26030
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II English II; Composition: Successful Self-Expression SOPH-0049 3 4374
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Introduction to Humanities; Global Arts and Humanities SOPH-0027 3 14168
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Introduction to Humanities; Global Arts and Humanities SOPH-0008 3 9385
Art History I Art History I Introduction to Humanities; Global Arts and Humanities SOPH-0006 3 52738
Art History II Art History II Introduction to Humanities; Global Arts and Humanities SOPH-0029 3 23714
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Humanities; Global Arts and Humanities SOPH-0020 3 81148
Visual Communications Visual Communications Introduction to Humanities; Global Arts and Humanities SOPH-0009 3 59595
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Applied Algebra (3 credits) SOPH-0060 4 14820
College Algebra College Algebra Applied Algebra SOPH-0001 3 78679
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Applied Probability and Statistics SOPH-0005 3 86226
Precalculus Precalculus Applied Algebra SOPH-0069 3 7296
Science
Environmental Science Environmental Science Integrated Physical Science SOPH-0016 3 65266
Human Biology Human Biology Integrated Physical Science SOPH-0002 3 64921
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Integrated Physical Science SOPH-0056 3 24794
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition Health, Fitness and Wellness SOPH-0063 3 69296
Social Science
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOPH-0051 3 27265
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Principles of Economics SOPH-0012 3 47736
Microeconomics Microeconomics Principles of Economics SOPH-0011 3 36432
U.S. History I U.S. History I Survey of United States History; US History: The Story of American Democracy; World History: Diverse Cultures and Global Connections SOPH-0022 3 31739
U.S. History II U.S. History II Survey of United States History; US History: The Story of American Democracy; World History: Diverse Cultures and Global Connections SOPH-0025 3 10715

Other Sophia Courses

WGU College of Business has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.

Sophia Course Category ACE® ID Credits Rating
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I Science SOPH-0073 3 28256
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science SOPH-0072 1 10057
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II Science SOPH-0081 3 14591
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 7244
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics Business SOPH-0091 3 1798
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business SOPH-0076 3 13437
Career Readiness Career Readiness Career Success SOPH-0066 3 6551
College Readiness College Readiness Career Success SOPH-0031 3 29623
Computer Applications Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 407
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Career Success SOPH-0007 3 52346
Criminology Criminology Social Science SOPH-0084 3 4675
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Career Success SOPH-0021 1 50329
Digital Literacy
New
Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0097 1 6
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Business SOPH-0010 3 53738
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition English and Communication SOPH-0019 3 5366
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Math SOPH-0017 2 11678
French I French I Language SOPH-0077 3 853
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science SOPH-0080 3 16232
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 1448
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Science SOPH-0067 1 8116
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Business SOPH-0089 3 5787
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Career Success SOPH-0041 1 7818
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Career Success SOPH-0061 1 2685
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science SOPH-0070 1 4738
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Math SOPH-0055 3 26963
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Social Science SOPH-0090 3 2447
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Science and IT SOPH-0023 3 66467
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming Computer Science and IT SOPH-0062 3 7508
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Computer Science and IT SOPH-0068 3 6776
Introduction to Physics
New
Introduction to Physics Science SOPH-0095 3 318
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Social Science SOPH-0048 3 38510
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Computer Science and IT SOPH-0058 3 8326
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development Computer Science and IT SOPH-0043 3 21948
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development Social Science SOPH-0078 3 28287
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting Business SOPH-0079 3 20960
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Science SOPH-0094 3 739
Microbiology Microbiology Science SOPH-0074 3 16885
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Science SOPH-0075 1 7315
Operations Management Operations Management Business SOPH-0086 3 5818
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Business SOPH-0083 3 8359
Personal Finance Personal Finance Business SOPH-0044 3 17390
Principles of Leadership
New
Principles of Leadership Business SOPH-0096 3 10
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing Business SOPH-0085 3 12873
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Science SOPH-0087 3 1887
Spanish I Spanish I Language SOPH-0057 3 9312
Spanish II Spanish II Language SOPH-0064 3 1812
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Career Success SOPH-0026 1 38205
U.S. Government U.S. Government Social Science SOPH-0071 3 16073
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Career Success SOPH-0050 3 3361

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by Jessie H. on June 2, 2026
A very clear, detailed start to understanding Project Management. Not super easy though!
by jerica r. on June 2, 2026
This is an enjoyable class with good case studies
by Monika P. on June 2, 2026
I think having the option of different instructors for this course would be beneficial.
by Nathan J. on June 2, 2026
great
by Enrique T. on June 2, 2026
LOVE THAT I CAN GO AT MY OWN PACE THANK YOU
by Luis O. on June 2, 2026
loved the course
by Yardan Y. on June 2, 2026
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by Saif H. on June 2, 2026
Great course to take learned a lot.