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.

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Communications Pathway
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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 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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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 5951
Business Ethics Business Ethics BMGT 1341 Business Ethics 3 5776
Business Law Business Law BUSG 2305 Business Law/Contracts 3 17130
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACNT 1303 Introduction to Accounting 1 3 36069
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BUSI 1301 Introduction to Business 3 47379
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACCT2302 3 7917
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior HRPO2307 3 1312
Personal Finance Personal Finance BUSI 1307 Personal Finance 3 10982
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance BUSG 1303 Principles of Finance 3 31321
Principles of Management Principles of Management BMGT 1327 Principles of Management 3 15110
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing MRKG1311 3 2983
Project Management Project Management BMGT 1301 Supervision 3 47399
Career Success
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness GUST 1170 First Year Experience 1 1532
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology ITSC 1309 Integrated Computer Applications 3 46871
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 4636
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming COSC 1336 Programming Fundamentals I 3 5151
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases ITSE1346 3 8337
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development ITSC 1319 Web Page Development 3 19666
English and Communication
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution SPCH 8100 Speech Core Elective 3 35969
English Composition I English Composition I ENGL 1301 Composition 1 3 21590
English Composition II English Composition II ENGL 1302 Composition II 3 11195
Public Speaking Public Speaking SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 3 8865
Visual Communications Visual Communications ARTS 8100 Visual Arts Core Elective 3 49507
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication 3 18476
Humanities
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers PHIL 8100 Philosophy Core Elective 3 8731
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions PHIL 1304 Intro to World Religions 3 5188
Art History I Art History I ARTS 1303 Art History I 3 41296
Art History II Art History II ARTS 1304 Art History II 3 19892
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics PHIL 2305 Introduction to Ethics 3 47119
Language
French I French I French 1: LANG 1311 3 340
Spanish I Spanish I Spanish 1: LANG 1311 3 5157
Spanish II Spanish II Spanish 2: LANG 1312 3 1176
Math and Science
Calculus I Calculus I Math 2413 Calculus I 4 7746
College Algebra College Algebra MATH 1314 College Algebra 3 50627
Environmental Science Environmental Science GEOL 1305 Environmental Science 3 40181
Human Biology Human Biology BIOL 1308 Introductory Biology 3 48664
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab BIOL 1108 Introductory Biology Lab 1 4092
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry CHEM 1305 3 10874
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab CHEM 1105 Introductory Chemistry Lab 1 1902
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics MATH 1332 Math for Liberal Arts 3 15532
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition BIOL 1322 Nutrition 3 34868
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics MATH 1342 Statistics 3 56736
Precalculus Precalculus MATH 2312 Precalculus 3 3193
Science
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness KINE1304 3 5116
Social Science
Criminology Criminology SOCI2336 3 912
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology 3 22203
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology 3 12133
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development 3 9835
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECON 2301 Macroeconomics 3 24547
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECON 2302 Microeconomics 3 17695
U.S. Government U.S. Government GOVT 2304 Introduction to Government 3 6951
U.S. History I U.S. History I HIST 1301 United States History I 3 13685
U.S. History II U.S. History II HIST 1302 United States History II 3 4734
Other Courses
College Readiness College Readiness EDUC 1300 Learning Framework 3 22266

Other Sophia Courses

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