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Sophia's Learning Coaches are here for you by phone, email or online chat from the start of your course to ordering your final transcript.
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Sophia’s ACE® and DEAC-recommended courses have been reviewed for credit at more than 2,900 colleges and universities. The American Council on Education Learning Evaluations (ACE®) has evaluated and recommended college credit for over 80 of Sophia's online courses.
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Assignments and Learning Outcomes
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Assessments and grading
This is a pass/fail course. You must complete four Challenge assessments (these are like quizzes) and one Milestone assessment (this is like a test) with an overall score of 70% or better.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, you’ll be able to:
- Recognize the value of the study of philosophy and its application to everyday life
- Identify the nature and significance of the major branches of philosophical inquiry
- Understand the general philosophical positions and arguments of key ancient Greek philosophers
- Understand the impact that ancient philosophical theories have had on history and society
- Apply good philosophical logic, reasoning and critical thinking skills
- Compare and contrast various philosophical approaches to essential philosophical questions
- Apply philosophical approaches to real world situations
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FAQ
Access the course content through the first Challenge of any of Sophia’s 80+ courses.
Check Sophia’s list of partner schools to see if your school is on the list. If not, contact your registrar to learn about your school’s transfer credit policy and if Sophia coursework can be submitted for transfer.
Sophia course completions do not expire and will be available to submit for transfer when you’re ready. At that time, check with your school’s registrar for their credit transfer policies.
If you’ve completed the first Challenge during your free trial, you can pick up right where you left off after you become a Sophia member.
Don’t worry. Your completed courses won’t disappear if you cancel your membership. Those courses will be there for you when you’re ready to submit for transfer.
If you have an education benefit through your employer, it may cover your subscription to Sophia. Check with your benefits administrator to find out if you qualify.
