Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia
Take courses that transfer to WGU Teachers College for just $99/month
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.
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.
- Tour the courseroom
- Meet the instructors
- Take the first quiz
You can skip this step and Become a Member right away.
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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
- 60+ 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.
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.
Per month. Auto-renews.
4 Months
You want to knock out several gen eds over a few months.
For four months. Auto-renews.
12 Months
You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.
Per year. Auto-renews.
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 | |
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Business Communication | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
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English Composition I | English Composition I | 3 |
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English Composition II | English Composition II | 3 |
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Public Speaking | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
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Workplace Communication | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
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Workplace Writing II | English II; Composition: Successful Self-Expression | 3 |
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Ancient Greek Philosophers | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
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Art History I | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
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Art History II | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
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Introduction to Ethics | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
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Visual Communications | Introduction to Humanities | 3 |
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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 |
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College Algebra | Mathematics for Elementary Educators I or College Algebra | 3 |
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Introduction to Statistics | Mathematics for Elementary Educators III, Applied Probability and Statistics, or Probability and Statistics I | 3 |
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Precalculus | Mathematics for Elementary Educators I, Mathematics for Elementary Educators II, or Trigonometry and Precalculus | 3 |
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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 |
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Human Biology | Integrated Physical Sciences | 3 |
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Human Biology Lab | Natural Science Lab | 1 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab | Natural Science Lab | 1 |
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Introduction to Nutrition | Health, Fitness, and Wellness | 3 |
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U.S. History I | Survey of United States History | 3 |
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U.S. History II | Survey of United States History | 3 |
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Other Sophia Courses
WGU Teachers College has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.
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