5 Fastest Sophia Courses for Cheap College Credit
TLDRThe video script discusses Sophia Learning, a third-party course provider offering a wide range of courses for a flat fee of $99 per month. It highlights the affordability and flexibility of the platform, with some users completing up to 70 credits. The focus is on identifying the fastest and easiest courses for quick credit accumulation, particularly useful for those aiming to graduate quickly. The video introduces five courses that are considered the quickest based on factors like course length, number of assignments, and personal experiences of a user named Shannon. These include 'Intro to Ethics', both 'US History' courses, 'Art History' courses, 'Intro to Business', and 'Visual Communications'. The summary emphasizes the ease of these courses, often requiring memorization of facts and details, and the open-book nature of the exams. 'Visual Communications' is presented as the easiest and fastest course, ideal for those seeking to earn credits rapidly. The script concludes with an offer for a consultation to help viewers integrate Sophia courses into their degree plan for a more efficient and cost-effective educational journey.
Takeaways
- 📚 Sophia Learning is a third-party course provider offering a subscription-based service where users can take as many courses as they can manage for $99 a month.
- 🎓 Some users have completed up to 70 credits through Sophia courses, which can be an affordable way to earn college credit at roughly two dollars per credit hour.
- 🏆 The five quickest Sophia courses, based on length, number of assignments, and personal experiences, are identified to help users earn credits quickly.
- 🔍 The courses selected are at least three credits and are chosen for their transferability, meaning they are likely to be accepted by colleges.
- ⏱️ 'Intro to Ethics' is the fifth easiest course, with 11 chapters and five tests, and can be completed in as little as eight hours of effort.
- 🇺🇸 The two 'US History' courses are both quick, taking Shannon five hours each, and are similar in structure with chapters, midterms, and a final exam.
- 🎨 The 'Art History' courses are easier due to their visual nature, which aids in memorization and understanding, and took Shannon about five hours each to complete.
- 💼 'Intro to Business' is relatable for those with work experience, focusing on common sense business principles and took Shannon five hours to finish.
- 🖼️ 'Visual Communications' is the easiest and quickest course, with nine chapters and minimal effort required, taking Shannon only four hours to complete.
- 📈 Sophia courses are designed with an educational philosophy that values the ability to find reliable facts over memorization, adapting to the digital age.
- ✅ The transcript suggests that many Sophia courses are open-book, allowing students to look up facts and details during quizzes and exams, making them easier to pass.
- 💡 The presenter offers consultations to help integrate Sophia courses into degree plans, potentially saving clients time and money.
Q & A
What is Sophia Learning and how much does it cost?
-Sophia Learning is a third-party course provider that offers a subscription-based service for $99 a month, allowing users to take as many courses as they can complete.
What is the significance of the number of credits one can earn through Sophia Learning?
-The significance is that some users have reported completing up to 70 credits, which is quite substantial considering the cost per credit hour can be as low as two dollars, making it an affordable way to earn college credits.
What factors are considered when determining the fastest courses on Sophia Learning?
-The factors considered include the length of the courses, the number of assignments, the types of assignments, and personal experiences, such as those of Shannon who completed 105 Sophia credits in three months.
What is the fifth easiest Sophia course mentioned in the transcript?
-The fifth easiest course is 'Intro to Ethics', which consists of 11 challenges (chapters) and five tests, including four midterms and a final exam.
How long did it take Shannon to complete the 'Intro to Ethics' course?
-Shannon completed the 'Intro to Ethics' course in just eight hours of effort.
What are the two Sophia US history courses mentioned in the transcript and how long did Shannon take to complete each?
-The two Sophia US history courses mentioned are 'US History One' and 'US History Two'. Shannon took five hours to complete each course.
Why are the US history courses considered easy?
-They are considered easy because they are focused on memorizing facts, dates, and names, which is an easier process to assess through quizzes and exams rather than writing papers.
What is the educational philosophy behind Sophia Learning's approach to courses?
-The philosophy is that in a world with Google and the internet, it's more important to be able to find reliable facts rather than memorize them, so their courses focus on this ability.
What are the two art history courses mentioned and how long did Shannon take to complete each?
-The two art history courses mentioned are 'Art History One' and 'Art History Two'. Shannon took about five hours to complete each course.
Why are the art history courses considered easier than US History courses?
-They are considered easier because they have a visual aspect, which makes it easier for human beings to remember and understand information as opposed to memorizing abstract ideas or words.
What is the easiest transferable three-credit Sophia course according to the transcript?
-The easiest transferable three-credit Sophia course is 'Visual Communications', which focuses on basic interpretation and understanding of visual communication.
How long did Shannon take to complete the 'Visual Communications' course?
-Shannon completed the 'Visual Communications' course in four hours.
What additional service does the speaker offer to help clients graduate college quickly and inexpensively?
-The speaker offers a consultation service where they help clients integrate Sophia courses into their degree plan, potentially saving them a significant amount of time and money.
Outlines
📚 Fastest Sophia Learning Courses for Quick Credits
The video discusses Sophia Learning, a third-party course provider that offers a subscription-based service for a variety of courses. It focuses on identifying the quickest courses for earning college credits quickly, with an emphasis on those that are transferable and accepted by many colleges. The criteria for judging the courses include course length, number of assignments, types of assignments, and personal experiences of a user named Shannon who completed 105 Sophia credits in just three months. The video promises to reveal the five fastest courses based on these factors and encourages viewers to sign up for a consultation for personalized help in graduating college quickly and cost-effectively.
🎓 Easiest Sophia Courses for College Credit
The video script outlines the top five easiest Sophia courses for earning quick college credits. These courses are chosen based on their brevity, the number of assignments, and the types of assignments involved. The courses highlighted include 'Intro to Ethics', two 'US History' courses, two 'Art History' courses, 'Intro to Business', and 'Visual Communications'. Each course is described with its structure, such as the number of chapters or challenges, exams, and the estimated time to complete. The video emphasizes the ease of these courses, particularly for those with prior knowledge or experience in the subjects. It also mentions that many of the courses are open-book, allowing for easier completion. The video concludes by offering help in integrating Sophia courses into a degree plan to save time and money, with a call to action for viewers to sign up for a consultation.
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Keywords
💡Sophia Learning
💡Course Credits
💡Assignments
💡Transferable Credits
💡Intro to Ethics
💡US History Courses
💡Touchstones
💡Art History Courses
💡Intro to Business
💡Visual Communications
💡Degree Plan
Highlights
Sophia Learning offers a third-party course provider service costing $99 per month, allowing users to take as many courses as they can complete.
Some clients have completed up to 70 credits, which equates to approximately $2 per credit hour.
The video aims to identify the five quickest Sophia courses for obtaining easy and quick credits.
Courses are judged based on length, number of assignments, types of assignments, and personal experiences.
Shannon completed 105 Sophia credits in just three months, showcasing the potential speed of the platform.
All selected courses are at least three credits and focus on transferable subjects that are likely to be accepted by colleges.
The fifth easiest course is 'Intro to Ethics', featuring 11 challenges and five tests, completed by Shannon in eight hours.
The 'Intro to Ethics' course is more theoretical, requiring critical thinking and is widely accepted by colleges.
The fourth easiest courses are the two 'US History' courses, both completed by Shannon in five hours each.
US History courses are easy due to their focus on memorization of facts, dates, and names, which is assessable through quizzes and exams.
The list avoids courses with 'touchstones', which are Sophia's term for projects or essays.
Most Sophia courses are open-book, facilitating easier completion for those focused on memorization.
The third easiest courses are the two 'Art History' courses, also completed by Shannon in about five hours each.
Art History courses are easier due to the visual aspect, which aids in memorization and understanding.
The second easiest course is 'Intro to Business', appealing to those with work experience in business.
The 'Intro to Business' course covers common-sense topics like economics, marketing strategies, and financing, making it relatively easy.
The easiest transferable three-credit Sophia course is 'Visual Communications', recommended for quick credits.
Shannon completed 'Visual Communications' in four hours, making it one of the fastest and easiest courses on the platform.
The course focuses on basic interpretation and understanding of visual communication, making it accessible to non-artsy individuals.
The video offers a consultation service to help integrate Sophia courses into a degree plan for cost and time efficiency.
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