Explore A Smarter Pathway to a Cybersecurity Career
Take courses that transfer to SANS Technology Institute for just $99/month
Through our partnership with Sophia, you can complete your general education requirements flexibly and affordably, while SANS.edu stays laser-focused on one thing: developing world-class cybersecurity professionals.
Available anytime, anywhere, and accessible by most devices, Sophia's self-paced courses let you earn general education credits on your schedule.
Use the chart below to find courses that can help you fulfill the prior-credit requirements for the SANS.edu cybersecurity bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate programs.
Use the chart below to find courses that can help you fulfill the prior-credit requirements for the SANS.edu cybersecurity bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate programs.
How It Works
Here's how Sophia works with your degree at SANS Technology Institute.
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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.
- Tour the courseroom
- Meet the instructors
- Take the first quiz
You can skip this step and Become a Member right away.
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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 an email with instructions on ordering your official transcript.
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
$299
For four months. Auto-renews.
Best deal
12 Months
You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.
50% savings
$599
Per year. Auto-renews.
Courses
Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at SANS Technology Institute.
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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SANS Technology Institute's Degree Programs| Sophia Course | SANS Technology Institute Course | ACE® ID | Credits | Rating | |
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Business Communication | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0059 | 3 |
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Business Data Analytics | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0091 | 3 |
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Business Ethics | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0076 | 3 |
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Business Law | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0032 | 3 |
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Financial Accounting | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0010 | 3 |
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Human Resource Management | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0089 | 3 |
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Introduction to Business | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0014 | 3 |
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Managerial Accounting | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0079 | 3 |
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Operations Management | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0086 | 3 |
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Organizational Behavior | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0083 | 3 |
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Personal Finance | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0044 | 3 |
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Principles of Finance | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0033 | 3 |
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Principles of Management | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0054 | 3 |
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Principles of Marketing | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0085 | 3 |
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Project Management | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0013 | 3 |
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Career Readiness | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0066 | 3 |
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College Readiness | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0031 | 3 |
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Conflict Resolution | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0007 | 3 |
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Developing Effective Teams | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0021 | 1 |
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IT Career Exploration | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0041 | 1 |
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Introduction to Career Readiness | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0061 | 1 |
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The Essentials of Managing Conflict | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0026 | 1 |
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Workplace Writing I | English Composition, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0050 | 3 |
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Workplace Writing II | English Composition, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0049 | 3 |
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| Computer Science and IT | |||||
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Computer Applications | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0093 | 1 |
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Introduction to Information Technology | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0023 | 3 |
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Introduction to Java Programming | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0062 | 3 |
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Introduction to Networking | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0068 | 3 |
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Introduction to Python Programming | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0058 | 3 |
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Introduction to Relational Databases | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0047 | 3 |
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Introduction to Web Development | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0043 | 3 |
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| English and Communication | |||||
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English Composition I | English Composition, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0015 | 3 |
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English Composition II | English Composition, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0030 | 3 |
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Public Speaking | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0024 | 3 |
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Visual Communications | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0009 | 3 |
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Workplace Communication | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0034 | 3 |
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| Humanities | |||||
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Ancient Greek Philosophers | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0027 | 3 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0008 | 3 |
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Art History I | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0006 | 3 |
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Art History II | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0029 | 3 |
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Critical Thinking | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0065 | 3 |
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Introduction to Ethics | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0020 | 3 |
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French I | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0077 | 3 |
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Spanish I | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0057 | 3 |
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Spanish II | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0064 | 3 |
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| Math | |||||
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Calculus I | Math, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0060 | 4 |
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College Algebra | Math, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0001 | 3 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics | Math, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0055 | 3 |
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Introduction to Statistics | Math, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0005 | 3 |
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Precalculus | Math, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0069 | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0073 | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0072 | 1 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0081 | 3 |
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Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0082 | 1 |
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Environmental Science | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0016 | 3 |
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Health, Fitness, and Wellness | Additional General Education Elective | SOPH-0080 | 3 |
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Healthcare Management | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0092 | 3 |
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Human Biology | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0002 | 3 |
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Human Biology Lab | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0067 | 1 |
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Introduction to Chemistry | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0056 | 3 |
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Introduction to Chemistry Lab | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0070 | 1 |
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Introduction to Nutrition | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0063 | 3 |
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Medical Terminology | Other Transfer Credit | SOPH-0094 | 3 |
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Microbiology | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0074 | 3 |
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Microbiology Lab | Biological & Physical Sciences, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0075 | 1 |
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Public and Community Health | Additional General Education Elective | SOPH-0087 | 3 |
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Criminology | Social & Behavioral Sciences, Additional General Education Elective | SOPH-0084 | 3 |
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Introduction to Criminal Justice | Social & Behavioral Sciences, Additional General Education Elective | SOPH-0090 | 3 |
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Introduction to Psychology | Social & Behavioral Sciences, Additional General Education Elective | SOPH-0048 | 3 |
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Introduction to Sociology | Social & Behavioral Sciences, Additional General Education Elective | SOPH-0051 | 3 |
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Lifespan Development | Additional General Education Elective | SOPH-0078 | 3 |
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Macroeconomics | Social & Behavioral Sciences, Additional General Education Elective | SOPH-0012 | 3 |
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Microeconomics | Social & Behavioral Sciences, Additional General Education Elective | SOPH-0011 | 3 |
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U.S. Government | Social & Behavioral Sciences, Additional General Education Elective | SOPH-0071 | 3 |
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U.S. History I | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0022 | 3 |
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U.S. History II | Arts & Humanities, Additional General Education Electives | SOPH-0025 | 3 |
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Other Sophia Courses
SANS Technology Institute has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.
| Sophia Course | Category | ACE® ID | Credits | Rating | |
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Foundations of English Composition | English and Communication | SOPH-0019 | 3 |
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Foundations of Statistics | Math | SOPH-0017 | 2 |
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