Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia
Take courses that transfer to Philander Smith for just $99/month
Philander Smith University has teamed up with Sophia to help you complete your degree more quickly and affordably. This partnership with Sophia is an effort to provide more flexible opportunities for Philandarians to earn college credits. Available anytime, anywhere, and accessible by most any device, Sophia's self-paced courses let you earn general education credits on your schedule. In collaboration with your academic advisor, please view the course list below to select courses that will help you complete your degree. For questions or assistance regarding obtaining credit for courses, please contact the Registrar’s Office at (501) -370-5220 or by email at registrar@philander.edu
How It Works
Here's how Sophia works with your degree at Philander Smith University.
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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 a congratulatory email letting you know we automatically sent your transcript to Philander Smith 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.
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 Philander Smith 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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Philander Smith University's Degree Programs| Sophia Courses | Philander Smith Courses | Sem Credits | Rating | |
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Financial Accounting | ACCT 203 Principles of Accounting I (Financial Accounting) | 3 |
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Introduction to Business | BUSN 203 Introduction to Business | 3 |
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English Composition I | ENG 113 Composition I | 3 |
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English Composition II | ENG 123 Composition II | 3 |
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Foundations of English Composition | ENG 012 Developmental English | 3 |
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Public Speaking | ENG 103 Speech Communication | 3 |
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Visual Communications | VAPA 103: Introduction to the Visual and Performing Arts | 3 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | PHRE 253 Survey of World Religious Traditions | 3 |
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Art History I | ART 153 Art Fundamentals or ARTH 213 Art History I | 3 |
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Introduction to Ethics | PHRE 203 Ethics in Society | 3 |
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| Language | ||||
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Spanish I | SPAN 113 Elementary Spanish | 3 |
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College Algebra | MTH 133 College Algebra | 3 |
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Environmental Science | ENSC 384 Environmental Science | 3 |
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Foundations of College Algebra | MTH 113 Intermediate Algebra | – |
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Foundations of Statistics | MTH 333 Probability and Statistics | 2 |
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Human Biology | BIO 103 General Biology (non-STEM majors) | 3 |
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Human Biology Lab | BIO 101 General Biology Lab | 1 |
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Introduction to Statistics | MTH 333 Probability and Statistics | 3 |
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Introduction to Psychology | PSYC 103 General Psychology | 3 |
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Introduction to Sociology | SOCG 113 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
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Macroeconomics | ECON 113 Principles of Economics I (Macroeconomics) | 3 |
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Microeconomics | ECON 123 Principles of Economics II (Microeconomics) | 3 |
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U.S. Government | POLS 113 American National Government | 3 |
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U.S. History I | HIST 213 History of the United States I | 3 |
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U.S. History II | HIST 123 History of Western Civilization II | 3 |
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| Other Courses | ||||
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College Readiness | ORI 113 Freshman Colloquium | 3 |
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Introduction to Information Technology | CSCI 113 Microcomputer Applications | 3 |
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Project Management | MGMT 343 Project Management | 3 |
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Other Sophia Courses
Philander Smith University has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.
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