Save Time and Money with College Courses from Sophia
Take courses that transfer to Paul Smith's College for just $99/month
Paul Smith's College 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. View the course chart below to find the right courses that will help you complete your degree.
*Confirm the Sophia Course you plan to take fits your degree requirements by contacting PSC Registrar at [email protected].
How It Works
Here's how Sophia works with your degree at Paul Smith’s College.
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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
- 60+ 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 Paul Smith’s College.
- Easy
- Automated
- Free
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.
Per month. Auto-renews.
4 Months
You want to knock out several gen eds over a few months.
For four months. Auto-renews.
12 Months
You prefer to work through courses at a slower pace.
Per year. Auto-renews.
Courses
Select from Sophia courses that fit your degree program at Paul Smith’s 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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Paul Smith’s College's Degree Programs| Sophia Courses | Paul Smith's College Courses | Sem Credits | Rating | |
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Business Law | MGT 201: Business Law | 3 |
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College Readiness | FYS 101: First Year Seminar | 3 |
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Financial Accounting | ACC 101: Financial Accounting | 3 |
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Introduction to Business | MGT 101: Introduction to Entrepreneurship | 3 |
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Principles of Management | MGT 200: Principles of Management | 3 |
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English Composition I | ENG 101: Effective College Writing I | 3 |
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English Composition II | ENG 102: Effective College Writing II | 3 |
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Public Speaking | COM 101: Speech | 3 |
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Visual Communications | COM 202: Introduction to Graphic Design | 3 |
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Ancient Greek Philosophers | HUM credit (LAS) | 3 |
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Approaches to Studying Religions | HUM202: Religions of the World | 3 |
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Art History I | HUM credit (LAS) | 3 |
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Art History II | HUM credit (LAS) | 3 |
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Introduction to Ethics | HUM 270: Ethics | 3 |
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Calculus I | MAT 241: Calculus I | 4 |
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College Algebra | MAT 125: Algebra | 3 |
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Introduction to College Mathematics | MAT 110: Finite Math | 3 |
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Introduction to Statistics | MAT 210: Statistics | 3 |
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Introduction to Psychology | PSY 101: Psychology | 3 |
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Introduction to Sociology | SOC 101: Sociology I | 3 |
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Macroeconomics | ECN 101: Macroeconomics | 3 |
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Microeconomics | ECN 102: Microeconomics; ECN200: Principles of Economics | 3 |
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U.S. History I | HST 201: History of US Through 1887 | 3 |
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U.S. History II | HST 202: History of US 1877 to Present | 3 |
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Other Sophia Courses
Paul Smith’s College has not formally confirmed credit transfer for these courses. Please contact the school for approval.
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