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Save Time and Money with College-Level Courses from Sophia

Take courses that transfer to Central Michigan University Online for just $99/month

The partnership between Sophia Learning and CMU Online will conclude on December 18, 2026. For questions related to credit transfer, please reach out to Katie Bollman at mcgui1kl.cmich.edu. CMU Online has teamed up with Sophia to help you complete your degree more quickly and affordably. Available anytime, anywhere, and accessible by most any device, Sophia's self-paced courses let you earn general education credits on your schedule. Sophia courses may be considered for transfer credit for students admitted to CMU Online and enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Administration (Personnel or Ergonomics concentrations), Bachelor of Science in Community Development, or the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership programs.

Sophia courses are considered two-year credit and are subject to CMU’s undergraduate transfer policy. Sophia courses will not transfer into CMU main campus programs.

View the course chart below to find the right courses that will help you complete your degree. Students interested in transferring Sophia courses are advised to contact CMU Online prior to enrolling: [email protected].
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Central Michigan University Online

Save Time and Money with College-Level Courses from Sophia

The partnership between Sophia Learning and CMU Online will conclude on December 18, 2026. For questions related to credit transfer, please reach out to Katie Bollman at mcgui1kl.cmich.edu. CMU Online has teamed up with Sophia to help you complete your degree more quickly and affordably. Available anytime, anywhere, and accessible by most any device, Sophia's self-paced courses let you earn general education credits on your schedule. Sophia courses may be considered for transfer credit for students admitted to CMU Online and enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Administration (Personnel or Ergonomics concentrations), Bachelor of Science in Community Development, or the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership programs.

Sophia courses are considered two-year credit and are subject to CMU’s undergraduate transfer policy. Sophia courses will not transfer into CMU main campus programs.

View the course chart below to find the right courses that will help you complete your degree. Students interested in transferring Sophia courses are advised to contact CMU Online prior to enrolling: [email protected].

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No credit card required
Free trial never expires

How It Works

Here's how Sophia works with your degree at Central Michigan University Online.

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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.

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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
  • 70+ 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 Central Michigan University Online.

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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

Per month. Auto-renews.

4 Months

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

25% savings

from the 1 month plan

$299

For four months. Auto-renews.

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12 Months

You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.

33% savings

from the 1 month plan

$799

Per year. Auto-renews.

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Courses

Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at Central Michigan University Online.

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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Central Michigan University Online's Degree Programs
Sophia Course CMU Online Course Equivalent ACE® ID Semester Credits Rating
Business
Business Communication Business Communication BUS CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0059 3 13050
Business Ethics Business Ethics BUS CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0076 3 14763
Business Law Business Law BLR CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0032 3 30970
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting ACC CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0010 3 58224
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BUS CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0014 3 76837
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting ACC CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0079 3 24231
Personal Finance Personal Finance FIN CRED SOPH-0044 3 18918
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance FIN CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0033 3 56333
Principles of Management Principles of Management MGT CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0054 3 28453
Project Management Project Management MGT CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0013 3 74303
Career Success
Career Readiness Career Readiness CED CRED SOPH-0066 3 7331
College Readiness College Readiness AAD CRED SOPH-0031 3 31159
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution MGT CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0007 3 58001
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness CED CRED SOPH-0061 1 2921
Computer Science and IT
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology ITC CRED SOPH-0023 3 69295
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming CPS CRED SOPH-0062 3 8071
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking ITC CRED SOPH-0068 3 7367
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming CPS CRED SOPH-0058 3 8936
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases CPS CRED SOPH-0047 3 15558
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development ITC CRED SOPH-0043 3 22344
English and Communication
Visual Communications Visual Communications ART CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0009 3 62551
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication COM CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0034 3 27482
Humanities
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions REL CRED SOPH-0008 3 10344
Art History I Art History I ART CRED SOPH-0006 3 55648
Art History II Art History II ART CRED SOPH-0029 3 24473
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking PHL CRED SOPH-0065 3 32503
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics PHL CRED SOPH-0020 3 83980
Language
French I French I FRN CRED SOPH-0077 3 932
Spanish I Spanish I SPN CRED SOPH-0057 3 10380
Spanish II Spanish II SPN CRED SOPH-0064 3 2148
Math
Calculus I Calculus I MTH CRED SOPH-0060 4 16555
College Algebra College Algebra MTH CRED SOPH-0001 3 86175
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics STA CRED SOPH-0017 2 12553
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics MTH CRED SOPH-0055 3 29746
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics STA CRED SOPH-0005 3 94883
Precalculus Precalculus MTH CRED SOPH-0069 3 8276
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I HSC CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0073 3 32937
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab HSC CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0072 1 11781
Environmental Science Environmental Science ENS CRED SOPH-0016 3 67963
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness HSC CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0080 3 18786
Human Biology Human Biology BIO CRED SOPH-0002 3 69997
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab BIO CRED SOPH-0067 1 9272
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry CHM CRED SOPH-0056 3 28385
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab CHM CRED SOPH-0070 1 5533
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition NDS CRED SOPH-0063 3 78780
Microbiology Microbiology BIO CRED SOPH-0074 3 19519
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab BIO CRED SOPH-0075 1 8637
Social Science
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology PSY CRED SOPH-0048 3 42500
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics ECO CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0012 3 54269
Microeconomics Microeconomics ECO CRED - Only Applicable to Certain Majors SOPH-0011 3 41900
U.S. Government U.S. Government PSC CRED SOPH-0071 3 18041

Sophia Courses Without Transfer Equivalency

The courses below do not currently transfer to Central Michigan University Online under an established agreement. Before enrolling in these courses, please contact the school to confirm whether they will accept the credit.

Sophia Course Category ACE® ID Credits Rating
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II Science SOPH-0081 3 17218
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Science SOPH-0082 1 8774
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities SOPH-0027 3 15440
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics Business SOPH-0091 3 2644
Computer Applications Computer Applications Computer Science and IT SOPH-0093 1 659
Criminology Criminology Social Science SOPH-0084 3 5548
Data Literacy
New
Data Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0099 1 44
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams Career Success SOPH-0021 1 53659
Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT SOPH-0097 1 115
English Composition I English Composition I English and Communication SOPH-0015 3 46377
English Composition II English Composition II English and Communication SOPH-0030 3 23725
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition English and Communication SOPH-0019 3 5586
Healthcare Career Exploration
New
Healthcare Career Exploration Career Success SOPH-0100 1 19
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business SOPH-0092 3 2011
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Business SOPH-0089 3 7594
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Career Success SOPH-0041 1 8320
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Social Science SOPH-0090 3 3212
Introduction to Education
New
Introduction to Education Social Science SOPH-0098 3 154
Introduction to Physics Introduction to Physics Science SOPH-0095 3 1217
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology Social Science SOPH-0051 3 31411
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development Social Science SOPH-0078 3 33089
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Science SOPH-0094 3 1465
Operations Management Operations Management Business SOPH-0086 3 7324
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Business SOPH-0083 3 10141
Principles of Leadership Principles of Leadership Business SOPH-0096 3 522
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing Business SOPH-0085 3 15542
Public Speaking Public Speaking English and Communication SOPH-0024 3 17677
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Science SOPH-0087 3 2362
Social Psychology
New
Social Psychology Social Science SOPH-0101 3 25
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Career Success SOPH-0026 1 39837
U.S. History I U.S. History I Social Science SOPH-0022 3 53447
U.S. History II U.S. History II Social Science SOPH-0025 3 11753
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Career Success SOPH-0050 3 3802
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Career Success SOPH-0049 3 4922

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