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Save Time and Money with College-Level Courses from Sophia

Take courses that transfer to Denver College of Nursing for just $99/month

Denver College of Nursing has teamed up with Sophia to help you complete your prerequisites more quickly and affordably. Available anytime, anywhere, and accessible on most devices, Sophia’s self-paced courses allow you to earn prerequisite credits on your schedule. View the course chart below to find the right courses that will help you complete your degree.

Please note: This page is specific to the Denver DCN campus. For DCN’s Houston campus, please click here.

All Sophia DCN learners have additional admission requirements following completion of their Sophia courses. For more information, please visit DCN’s Prerequisite Transfer Credit Policy – Alternative Credit Providers page.

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Denver College of Nursing

Save Time and Money with College-Level Courses from Sophia

Take courses for just $99/month

Denver College of Nursing has teamed up with Sophia to help you complete your prerequisites more quickly and affordably. Available anytime, anywhere, and accessible on most devices, Sophia’s self-paced courses allow you to earn prerequisite credits on your schedule.

View the full course chart at the bottom of the page, or click the pathway links below to see which prerequisites are required for your anticipated DCN degree:

Please note: This page is specific to the Denver DCN campus. For DCN’s Houston campus, please click here.

All Sophia DCN learners have additional admission requirements following completion of their Sophia courses. For more information, please visit DCN’s Prerequisite Transfer Credit Policy – Alternative Credit Providers page.

or
No credit card required
Free trial never expires

How It Works

Here's how Sophia works with your degree at Denver College of Nursing.

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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 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 70+ 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 Denver College of Nursing.

If you're unsure which courses are applicable toward your program, we recommend reviewing our course list with a Denver College of Nursing admissions team member to find the best options.

1-800-341-0327

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Help Center

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Denver College of Nursing's Degree Programs
Sophia Course DCN Equivalent ACE® ID Credits Rating
Business
Developing Effective Teams Developing Effective Teams BSN - General Education Coursework   SOPH-0021 1 54910
Introduction to Business Introduction to Business BSN - General Education Coursework   SOPH-0014 3 78540
English and Communication
English Composition I English Composition I ASN & BSN - English Coursework   SOPH-0015 3 48847
English Composition II English Composition II BSN - English Coursework   SOPH-0030 3 25243
Humanities
Art History I Art History I BSN - General Education Coursework   SOPH-0006 3 57107
Critical Thinking Critical Thinking BSN - General Education Coursework   SOPH-0065 3 34425
Introduction to Ethics Introduction to Ethics BSN - General Education Coursework   SOPH-0020 3 85758
Public Speaking Public Speaking BSN - General Education Coursework   SOPH-0024 3 18425
Language
Spanish I Spanish I BSN - General Education Coursework   SOPH-0057 3 10770
Spanish II Spanish II BSN - General Education Coursework   SOPH-0064 3 2269
Math
College Algebra College Algebra ASN & BSN - Algebra (or higher math)   SOPH-0001 3 89295
Introduction to Statistics Introduction to Statistics BSN - Statistics   SOPH-0005 3 98651
Science
Anatomy and Physiology I Anatomy and Physiology I ASN & BSN - Anatomy & Physiology with labs   SOPH-0073 3 34805
Anatomy and Physiology I Lab Anatomy and Physiology I Lab ASN & BSN - Anatomy & Physiology with labs   SOPH-0072 1 12506
Anatomy and Physiology II Anatomy and Physiology II ASN & BSN - Anatomy & Physiology with labs   SOPH-0081 3 18222
Anatomy and Physiology II Lab Anatomy and Physiology II Lab ASN & BSN - Anatomy & Physiology with labs   SOPH-0082 1 9403
Environmental Science Environmental Science BSN - Sciences (2 courses, 1 with lab)   SOPH-0016 3 69551
Human Biology Human Biology BSN - Sciences (2 courses; 1 with lab)   SOPH-0002 3 72180
Human Biology Lab Human Biology Lab BSN - Sciences (2 courses; 1 with lab)   SOPH-0067 1 9748
Introduction to Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry BSN - Sciences (2 courses; 1 with lab)   SOPH-0056 3 29883
Introduction to Nutrition Introduction to Nutrition BSN - Nutrition   SOPH-0063 3 82842
Microbiology Microbiology BSN - Microbiology with lab   SOPH-0074 3 20553
Microbiology Lab Microbiology Lab BSN - Microbiology with lab   SOPH-0075 1 9225
Social Science
Introduction to Psychology Introduction to Psychology BSN - Pyschology   SOPH-0048 3 44369
Introduction to Sociology Introduction to Sociology BSN - General Education Coursework   SOPH-0051 3 33370
Lifespan Development Lifespan Development ASN & BSN - Human Growth & Development   SOPH-0078 3 135749
Social Psychology Social Psychology BSN - General Education Coursework   SOPH-0101 3 218

Sophia Courses Without Transfer Equivalency

The courses below do not currently transfer to Denver College of Nursing under an established agreement. Before enrolling in these courses, please contact the school to confirm whether they will accept the credit.

Sophia Course Category Credits Rating
AI Literacy
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AI Literacy Computer Science and IT 1 14
Ancient Greek Philosophers Ancient Greek Philosophers Humanities 3 16069
Approaches to Studying Religions Approaches to Studying Religions Humanities 3 10845
Art History II Art History II Humanities 3 24861
Business Communication Business Communication Business 3 13830
Business Data Analytics Business Data Analytics Business 3 3052
Business Ethics Business Ethics Business 3 15350
Business Law Business Law Business 3 32390
Calculus I Calculus I Math 4 17249
Career Readiness Career Readiness Career Success 3 7693
College Readiness College Readiness Career Success 3 31830
Computer Applications Computer Applications Computer Science and IT 1 773
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution Career Success 3 60453
Criminology Criminology Social Science 3 5971
Data Literacy Data Literacy Computer Science and IT 1 93
Digital Literacy Digital Literacy Computer Science and IT 1 168
Financial Accounting Financial Accounting Business 3 60207
Foundations of English Composition Foundations of English Composition English and Communication 3 5695
Foundations of Statistics Foundations of Statistics Math 2 12905
French I French I Language 3 972
Health, Fitness, and Wellness Health, Fitness, and Wellness Science 3 19855
Healthcare Career Exploration Healthcare Career Exploration Career Success 1 114
Healthcare Management Healthcare Management Business 3 2301
Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Business 3 8472
IT Career Exploration IT Career Exploration Career Success 1 8504
Introduction to Career Readiness Introduction to Career Readiness Career Success 1 3031
Introduction to Chemistry Lab Introduction to Chemistry Lab Science 1 5917
Introduction to College Mathematics Introduction to College Mathematics Math 3 30944
Introduction to Criminal Justice Introduction to Criminal Justice Social Science 3 3669
Introduction to Education Introduction to Education Social Science 3 312
Introduction to Information Technology Introduction to Information Technology Computer Science and IT 3 70562
Introduction to Java Programming Introduction to Java Programming Computer Science and IT 3 8299
Introduction to Networking Introduction to Networking Computer Science and IT 3 7672
Introduction to Physics Introduction to Physics Science 3 1603
Introduction to Python Programming Introduction to Python Programming Computer Science and IT 3 9258
Introduction to Relational Databases Introduction to Relational Databases Computer Science and IT 3 16208
Introduction to Web Development Introduction to Web Development Computer Science and IT 3 22536
Macroeconomics Macroeconomics Social Science 3 57084
Managerial Accounting Managerial Accounting Business 3 25530
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology Science 3 1842
Microeconomics Microeconomics Social Science 3 44198
Operations Management Operations Management Business 3 8004
Organizational Behavior Organizational Behavior Business 3 11011
Personal Finance Personal Finance Business 3 19616
Precalculus Precalculus Math 3 8671
Principles of Finance Principles of Finance Business 3 58607
Principles of Leadership Principles of Leadership Business 3 880
Principles of Management Principles of Management Business 3 29833
Principles of Marketing Principles of Marketing Business 3 16708
Project Management Project Management Business 3 75778
Public and Community Health Public and Community Health Science 3 2582
The Essentials of Managing Conflict The Essentials of Managing Conflict Career Success 1 40452
U.S. Government U.S. Government Social Science 3 18979
U.S. History I U.S. History I Social Science 3 55226
U.S. History II U.S. History II Social Science 3 12280
Visual Communications Visual Communications English and Communication 3 63895
Workplace Communication Workplace Communication English and Communication 3 28032
Workplace Writing I Workplace Writing I Career Success 3 4055
Workplace Writing II Workplace Writing II Career Success 3 5233
Your AI-Era Job Search
New
Your AI-Era Job Search Working with AI (Non-Credit) 0 12

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