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Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia

Take courses that transfer to WGU Teachers College for just $99/month

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.

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WGU Teachers College

Save Time and Money with College 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.

View our full list of ACE codes for Sophia coursesĀ 

or
No credit card required
Free trial never expires

How It Works

Here's how Sophia works with your degree at WGU Teachers College.

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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.

  • Gain unlimited access
  • 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 an email with instructions on ordering your official transcript.

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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.

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

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You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.

50% savings
$599

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Courses

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

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 Teachers College's Degree Programs
Sophia Course WGU Courses - Please Refer to WGU Transfer Pathways Site for Latest Equivalencies by Program Sem Credits Rating
English and Communication
Business Communication Business Communication Introduction to Communication 3 6562
English Composition I English Composition I English Composition I 3 23146
English Composition II English Composition II English Composition II 3 12240
Public Speaking Public Speaking Introduction to Communication 3 9372
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication Introduction to Communication 3 19169
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II English II; Composition: Successful Self-Expression 3 2026
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Introduction to Humanities 3 9173
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Introduction to Humanities 3 5521
Art History I Art History I Introduction to Humanities 3 42260
Art History II Art History II Introduction to Humanities 3 20793
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Humanities 3 49813
Visual Communications Visual Communications Introduction to Humanities 3 51726
Math
Calculus I Calculus I Mathematics for Elementary Educators I (3 credits), Mathematics for Elementary Educators II (3 credits), College Algebra (4 credits), Trigonometry and Precalculus (4 credits), or Calculus I (4 credits). Note: Calculus I will be met dependent on program and other math transfer credit 4 8442
College Algebra College Algebra Mathematics for Elementary Educators I or College Algebra 3 53162
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics Mathematics for Elementary Educators III, Applied Probability and Statistics, or Probability and Statistics I 3 59182
Precalculus Precalculus Mathematics for Elementary Educators I, Mathematics for Elementary Educators II, or Trigonometry and Precalculus 3 3571
Science
Environmental Science Environmental Science Note: Environmental Science will be met depending on program - Ecology and Environmental Science, Climate Change, or Integrated Physical Sciences. Transfer courses may not be used to fulfill more than one course of study 3 42275
Human Biology Human Biology Integrated Physical Sciences 3 50496
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab Natural Science Lab 1 4488
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Natural Science Lab 1 2153
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition Health, Fitness, and Wellness 3 38014
Social Science
U.S. History I U.S. History I Survey of United States History 3 15265
U.S. History II U.S. History II Survey of United States History 3 5276

Other Sophia Courses

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

Sophia Course Category Credits Rating
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I Science 3 11732
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Science 1 3988
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II Science 3 5101
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science 1 2148
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business 3 6438
Business Law Business Law Business 3 17985
Career Readiness Career Readiness Career Success 3 3742
College Readiness College Readiness Career Success 3 23054
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Career Success 3 37470
Criminology Criminology Social Science 3 1214
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking Humanities 3 14967
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Career Success 1 37022
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Business 3 37904
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition English and Communication 3 4380
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Math 2 7873
French I French I Language 3 378
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science 3 6146
Human Resource Management
New
Human Resource Management Business 3 45
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Career Success 1 4119
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Business 3 49810
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Career Success 1 1647
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry Science 3 12067
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Math 3 16624
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Science and IT 3 48672
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming Computer Science and IT 3 4978
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Computer Science and IT 3 4107
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology Social Science 3 23488
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Computer Science and IT 3 5538
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Computer Science and IT 3 8903
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Social Science 3 13221
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development Computer Science and IT 3 19838
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development Social Science 3 11434
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Social Science 3 26663
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting Business 3 9164
Microbiology
New
Microbiology Science 3 7148
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab Science 1 2620
Microeconomics Microeconomics Social Science 3 19328
Operations Management Operations Management Business 3 711
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Business 3 1862
Personal Finance Personal Finance Business 3 11613
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Business 3 33214
Principles of Management Principles of Management Business 3 16047
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing Business 3 3825
Project Management Project Management Business 3 49834
Public and Community Health
New
Public and Community Health Science 3 142
Spanish I Spanish I Language 3 5548
Spanish II Spanish II Language 3 1271
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Career Success 1 31126
U.S. Government U.S. Government Social Science 3 7731
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Career Success 3 1649

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Reviews

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by Michelle H. on March 31, 2025
Really fun course! time is tight but i really got into the the sources and context of the class! alot of fun.
by daniel b. on March 31, 2025
hard but great program
by Patrick L. on March 31, 2025
I enjoyed the class as it translates directly to my job.
by Alyssa R. on March 31, 2025
I like how they teach you little by little. I like how you can learn at your own pace.
by Mary H. on March 31, 2025
The work I submitted for Touchstone 4 was clearly not fairly graded. I understand the assignment and submitted with few if any grammatical errors.
by Alvin T. on March 31, 2025
This was a great course
by Christine C. on March 31, 2025
great course flow. Enjoy the learning experience.
by Jeremy E. on March 31, 2025
It's been a while since I have been in college, but the breakdowns on how to do the math questions were easy to understand which help me passed this class!