The following institutions accept both Sophia and HCC transfer credit: Bellevue University, Colorado State University Global, Franklin University, Grand Canyon University, Purdue Global University, Southern New Hampshire University, University of Maryland Global Campus, University of Phoenix, and Western Governors University
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The partnership between Houston Community College and Sophia Learning will conclude on May 14, 2025. HCC will no longer accept coursework from Sophia Learning after that date. It is recommended that HCC students who are currently enrolled in Sophia Learning courses, complete the courses by the May 14th deadline in order to ensure acceptance of the coursework by HCC.

We’re proud to partner with HCC and University of Phoenix to develop degree pathways, helping students save money and time with transfer credits toward their degree goals.

Health Management Pathway
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Management Pathway
Communications Pathway
Business Pathway

Note:
- HCC does not accept transcripts or records via Credly.
- Students who complete Sophia courses and seek HCC transfer credit for such courses must (I) be enrolled at HCC as students in good standing and (II) meet course and program requirements. HCC will then award transfer credit under these conditions.
- Credit by exam as well as ACE recommended credit accepted by HCC may not be accepted by other higher education institutions. Please check with the institution first.
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Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia

The partnership between Houston Community College and Sophia Learning will conclude on May 14, 2025. HCC will no longer accept coursework from Sophia Learning after that date. It is recommended that HCC students who are currently enrolled in Sophia Learning courses, complete the courses by the May 14th deadline in order to ensure acceptance of the coursework by HCC.

We’re proud to partner with HCC and University of Phoenix to develop degree pathways, helping students save money and time with transfer credits toward their degree goals.

Health Management Pathway
Technology Pathway
Management Pathway
Communications Pathway
Business Pathway

Note:
- HCC does not accept transcripts or records via Credly.
- Students who complete Sophia courses and seek HCC transfer credit for such courses must (I) be enrolled at HCC as students in good standing and (II) meet course and program requirements. HCC will then award transfer credit under these conditions.
- Credit by exam as well as ACE recommended credit accepted by HCC may not be accepted by other higher education institutions. Please check with the institution first.

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How It Works

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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 a congratulatory email letting you know we automatically sent your transcript to Houston Community College.

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Courses

Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at Houston Community 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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Sophia Learning Course Houston Community College Course HCC Equivalent Course Credit Rating
Business
Business Communication Business Communication ENGL 2311 Technical and Business Writing 3 6544
Business Ethics Business Ethics BMGT 1341 Business Ethics 3 6407
Business Law Business Law BUSG 2305 Business Law/Contracts 3 17947
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting 1 3 37840
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BUSI 1301 Introduction to Business 3 49744
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACCT2302 3 9132
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior HRPO2307 3 1845
Personal Finance Personal Finance BUSI 1307 Personal Finance 3 11598
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance BUSG 1303 Principles of Finance 3 33165
Principles of Management Principles of Management BMGT 1327 Principles of Management 3 16010
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MRKG1311 3 3802
Project Management Project Management BMGT 1301 Supervision 3 49769
Career Success
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness GUST 1170 First Year Experience 1 1644
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology ITSC 1309 Integrated Computer Applications 3 48629
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 4972
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 5533
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases ITSE1346 3 8893
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development ITSC 1319 Web Page Development 3 19835
English and Communication
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution SPCH 8100 Speech Core Elective 3 37425
English Composition I English Composition I ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3 23103
English Composition II English Composition II ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 12220
Public Speaking Public Speaking SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 9366
Visual Communications Visual Communications ARTS 8100 Visual Arts Core Elective 3 51669
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication 3 19143
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers PHIL 8100 Philosophy Core Elective 3 9160
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions PHIL 1304 Intro to World Religions 3 5513
Art History I Art History I ARTS 1303 Art History I 3 42222
Art History II Art History II ARTS 1304 Art History II 3 20769
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics PHIL 2305 Introduction to Ethics 3 49742
Language
French I French I French 1: LANG 1311 3 374
Spanish I Spanish I Spanish 1: LANG 1311 3 5524
Spanish II Spanish II Spanish 2: LANG 1312 3 1264
Math and Science
Calculus I Calculus I Math 2413 Calculus I 4 8430
College Algebra College Algebra MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 53103
Environmental Science Environmental Science GEOL 1305 Environmental Science 3 42212
Human Biology Human Biology BIOL 1308 Introductory Biology 3 50445
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab BIOL 1108 Introductory Biology Lab 1 4480
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry CHEM 1305 3 12039
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab CHEM 1105 Introductory Chemistry Lab 1 2149
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics MATH 1332 Math for Liberal Arts 3 16605
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition BIOL 1322 Nutrition 3 37918
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics MATH 1342 Statistics 3 59123
Precalculus Precalculus MATH 2312 Precalculus 3 3557
Science
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness KINE1304 3 6128
Social Science
Criminology Criminology SOCI2336 3 1205
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology 3 23441
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology 3 13202
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development 3 11388
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECON 2301 Macroeconomics 3 26605
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECON 2302 Microeconomics 3 19286
U.S. Government U.S. Government GOVT 2304 Introduction to Government 3 7711
U.S. History I U.S. History I HIST 1301 United States History I 3 15223
U.S. History II U.S. History II HIST 1302 United States History II 3 5268
Other Courses
College Readiness College Readiness EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3 23030

Other Sophia Courses

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

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