×

Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia

Take courses that transfer to Philander Smith for just $99/month

Philander Smith College 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

or
Try for Free

No Credit Card Required

Philander Smith

Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia

Philander Smith College 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

or
Try for Free

No Credit Card Required

How It Works

Here's how Sophia works with your degree at Philander Smith College.

01

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
Try for Free

You can skip this step and Become a Member right away.

02

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
  • 30+ on-demand courses
  • Only $99 a month

See membership plans  

Become a member  

03

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

04

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 College.

  • Easy
  • Automated
  • Free
Youtube video

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.

$99

4 Months

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

25% savings
$299
Best deal

12 Months

You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.

50% savings
$599

Courses

Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at Philander Smith College.

Need help finding the right options? Contact a Sophia Learning Coach.

1-800-341-0327

learningcoach@sophia.org

Live Chat

Have questions about your degree program? Contact Philander Smith College.

(501) -370-5220

Philander Smith College's Degree Programs
Sophia Courses Philander Smith Courses Sem Credits Rating
Business
ACCT 203 Principles of Accounting I (Financial Accounting) 3
19078
BUSN 203 Introduction to Business 3
24174
English and Communication
ENG 113 Composition I 3
10534
ENG 123 Composition II 3
5508
ENG 012 Developmental English 3
3891
ENG 103 Speech Communication 3
4350
VAPA 103: Introduction to the Visual and Performing Arts 3
26122
Humanities
PHRE 253 Survey of World Religious Traditions 3
2154
ART 153 Art Fundamentals 3
26049
PHRE 203 Ethics in Society 3
21886
Math and Science
MTH 133 College Algebra 3
28572
ENSC 384 Environmental Science 3
19292
MTH 113 Intermediate Algebra
1453
MTH 333 Probability and Statistics 2
4790
BIO 104 General Biology (non-STEM majors) 3
28896
MTH 333 Probability and Statistics 3
29287
Social Science
PSYC 103 General Psychology 3
9802
SOCG 113 Introduction to Sociology 3
3115
ECON 113 Principles of Economics I (Macroeconomics) 3
3317
ECON 123 Principles of Economics II (Microeconomics) 3
2008
HIST 213 History of the United States I 3
28
HIST 123 History of Western Civilization II 3
13
Other Courses
ORI 113 Freshman Colloquium 3
14818
CSCI 113 Microcomputer Applications 3
22175
MGMT 343 Project Management 3
22735

Other Sophia Courses

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

The Sophia Experience

А different way to learn. A smarter path to success.

Reviews

Our students love the freedom, flexibility and support we offer. See what they're saying about Sophia's courses.

by Peter L. on May 26, 2023
hard but informative.
by Kevin V. on May 26, 2023
very well put together course
by Jhessy M. on May 26, 2023
Excellent course!
by John C. on May 26, 2023
Fun and Fast Course!!!
by Anthony M. on May 25, 2023
Amazing experience!
by William W. on May 25, 2023
Very difficult class, must take notes to succeed, I learned a lot
by Leonardo L. on May 25, 2023
Loved it! Very refrshing
by Alexander E. on May 25, 2023
This course was very thurough. The material provided is simple to follow given a vigilant mindset and a driven purpose to complete the course.