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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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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Houston Community College

Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia

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

Here's how Sophia works with your degree at Houston Community College.

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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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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.

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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 Houston Community College.

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Membership Plans & Pricing

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1 Month

You want to work quickly through one or two courses.

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You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.

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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 4620
Business Ethics Business Ethics BMGT 1341 Business Ethics 3 3818
Business Law Business Law BUSG 2305 Business Law/Contracts 3 14332
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting 1 3 31290
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BUSI 1301 Introduction to Business 3 41159
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACCT2302 3 4872
Personal Finance Personal Finance BUSI 1307 Personal Finance 3 9438
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance BUSG 1303 Principles of Finance 3 26496
Principles of Management Principles of Management BMGT 1327 Principles of Management 3 12666
Principles of Marketing
New
Principles of Marketing MRKG1311 3 776
Project Management Project Management BMGT 1301 Supervision 3 41337
Career Success
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness GUST 1170 First Year Experience 1 1255
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology ITSC 1309 Integrated Computer Applications 3 41545
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 3744
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 4166
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases ITSE1346 3 6808
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development ITSC 1319 Web Page Development 3 19237
English and Communication
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution SPCH 8100 Speech Core Elective 3 32381
English Composition I English Composition I ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3 17913
English Composition II English Composition II ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 9131
Public Speaking Public Speaking SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 7822
Visual Communications Visual Communications ARTS 8100 Visual Arts Core Elective 3 43621
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication 3 17100
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers PHIL 8100 Philosophy Core Elective 3 7698
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions PHIL 1304 Intro to World Religions 3 4428
Art History I Art History I ARTS 1303 Art History I 3 39046
Art History II Art History II ARTS 1304 Art History II 3 17660
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics PHIL 2305 Introduction to Ethics 3 40190
Language
French I French I French 1: LANG 1311 3 243
Spanish I Spanish I Spanish 1: LANG 1311 3 4204
Spanish II Spanish II Spanish 2: LANG 1312 3 946
Math and Science
Calculus I Calculus I Math 2413 Calculus I 4 5965
College Algebra College Algebra MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 44512
Environmental Science Environmental Science GEOL 1305 Environmental Science 3 35005
Human Biology Human Biology BIOL 1308 Introductory Biology 3 44056
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab BIOL 1108 Introductory Biology Lab 1 3094
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry CHEM 1305 3 8005
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab CHEM 1105 Introductory Chemistry Lab 1 1286
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics MATH 1332 Math for Liberal Arts 3 12794
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition BIOL 1322 Nutrition 3 27534
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics MATH 1342 Statistics 3 50187
Precalculus Precalculus MATH 2312 Precalculus 3 2232
Science
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness KINE1304 3 2768
Social Science
Criminology
New
Criminology SOCI2336 3 183
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology 3 18860
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology 3 9568
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development 3 5933
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECON 2301 Macroeconomics 3 19084
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECON 2302 Microeconomics 3 13532
U.S. Government U.S. Government GOVT 2304 Introduction to Government 3 5053
U.S. History I U.S. History I HIST 1301 United States History I 3 10005
U.S. History II U.S. History II HIST 1302 United States History II 3 3427
Other Courses
College Readiness College Readiness EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3 20240

Other Sophia Courses

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