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== General Education Requirements (Beta)==
== General Education Requirements==
Here is a General Education Requirements that will work for all Degree plans for the [[University of Maine at Presque Isle]] (UMPI) as of approximately June of 2023.  Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.
Here is a General Education Requirements that will work for all degree plans for the [[University of Maine at Presque Isle]] (UMPI) as of approximately February of 2024.  Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.


Credit to [https://degreeforum.net/mybb/ DegreeForum] members '''ss20ts''', '''ashkir''', and others for making it possible to plan alt credits for degrees at UMPI.
Credit to [https://degreeforum.net/mybb/ DegreeForum] members '''ss20ts''', '''ashkir''', and others for making it possible to plan alt credits for degrees at UMPI.


The alternative credit courses were handpicked using experience from previous students as to what courses will be the easiest and quickest courses to take. In places with multiple courses listed, the first course is assumed to be the fastest/easiest course to take.
=== Alt Courses ===
The alternative credit courses were handpicked using experience from previous students regarding which courses will be the easiest and quickest to take. In places with multiple courses listed, the '''first course''' is assumed to be the fastest/easiest to complete. Sophia is mostly used since it's the fastest/cheapest of the alternative providers for most courses.


===Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses===
===Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses===
Start with [[Sophia.org]]. Unfortunately, Sophia only allows 2 courses open at one time, so do only one course at a time that has touchstones (written assignments). Once done with Sophia, do Study.com
Start with [[Sophia.org]]. Unfortunately, Sophia only allows two courses to be open at one time, so only complete one course at a time that has touchstones (written assignments). Once done with Sophia, move on to Study.com.


===Source of Credit===
===Source of Credit===


This degree plan was made using these sources to map out all the alternative credits.
This degree plan was made using the following sources to map out all the alternative credits:


* [http://catalog.umpi.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=118 UMPI GEC requirements]
* [http://catalog.umpi.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=118 UMPI GEC requirements]
* [https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST UMPI Database] (Click Transfer Equiv, then transfer course, select Presque Isle, then click on letter of institution)
* [https://peportal.maine.edu/psp/PAPRD89/EMPLOYEE/EMPL/h/?tab=PAPP_GUEST UMPI Database] (Click "Transfer Equiv," then "transfer course," select Presque Isle, then click on letter of institution. '''Warning: Can contain errors, contradictions, and anomalies''')
*[[UMPI Sophia Transfer Equivalents|Sophia.org Equivalency List]]
*[[UMPI Sophia Transfer Equivalents|Sophia.org Equivalency List]]
*[https://study.com/college/school/umpi.html Study.com Official Transfer Guide]
*[https://study.com/college/school/umpi.html Study.com Official Transfer Guide]
*[[Compiled List of Courses and Corresponding Tests]] (For CLEP, AP and Straighterline course options)
*[[Compiled List of Courses and Corresponding Tests]] (For CLEP, AP and Straighterline course options)
*[[Sophia]], [[Study.com]] are the course providers recommended in this degree plan
*[[Sophia]], [[Study.com]] are the recommended course providers in this degree plan.


== General Education Curriculum Requirements ==
== General Education Curriculum Requirements ==
'''How the General Education Curriculum Works'''
'''How the General Education Curriculum Works'''


Go through and find a course that will meet each '''learning objective required'''.
Go through and find a course that will meet each '''required learning objective'''.


'''Some key things to keep in mind'''
'''Some key things to keep in mind'''
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*One course can meet multiple objectives
*One course can meet multiple objectives
*You need 40 unique credit hours worth of courses
*You need 40 unique credit hours worth of courses
*Duplicate means the course is listed multiple times. (Is done because one course can meet many learning objective requirements)
*Duplicate means the course is listed multiple times. (This is done because one course can meet many learning objective requirements)


== 1. Effective Written & Oral Communication ==
== Effective Written & Oral Communication ==
The English Comp courses are reported to be somewhat easy at UMPI
The English Composition courses are reported to be somewhat easy at UMPI.
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!Course Name
!Course Name
(Learning objective each course meets in parentheses)
!Course No
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|Sophia  
|Sophia  
|English Comp II
|English Comp II
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|1B
|1B, 2C, 4B
|Sophia
|Workplace Writing II
<small>Note: This has 6 touchstones instead of 7 for English Comp II which may make it slightly easier.</small>
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|Study.com
|Study.com
|English 105: College Composition II
|English 105: College Composition II
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|1C
|1C
|Sophia
|Workplace Communication (BUS 210)
<small>Note: This course has two touchstones, which include one speech. It should be the quickest Sophia 1C option.</small>
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|1C
|1C
|Sophia  
|Sophia  
|Pubic Speaking
|Public Speaking
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|Communications 120: Presentation Skills in the Workplace
|Communications 120: Presentation Skills in the Workplace
(Also fills PCJ 215 requirement for BA Business Admin Major)
(Also fills PCJ 215 requirement for BA Business Admin Major)
<small>Note: Presentation Skills is a super fast course that can be done in one day with no assignments,</small> <small>so if money doesn't matter, for sure, take this course.</small>
 
<small>Note: Presentation Skills is a super fast course that can be done in one day with no assignments,</small> <small>so if money doesn't matter, for sure, take this course to save time.</small>
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|English Comp I (duplicate)
|English Comp I (duplicate)
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!Totals
!
!
!
!40
|}
|}


== 2. Critical & Creative Thinking ==
== Critical & Creative Thinking ==
HUM 103 - Creative Decision Making (2D) is somewhat of an easy course at UMPI if you don't want to take this at Study.com
Creative Decision Making - HUM 103 (2D) is somewhat of an easy course at UMPI if you don't want to take it at Study.com.
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!Learning
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Provider
!Course Name
!Course Name
(Learning objective each course meets in parentheses)
!Course No
!Course No
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|Sophia
|Sophia
|Ancient Greek Philosophers
|Ancient Greek Philosophers
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|2A
|2A, 2B, 4C, 5D
|Sophia
|Approach to Studying Religions
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|2B
|2C
|2A, 2B, 4C, 5D
|1B, 2C, 4B
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Approach to Studying Religions (duplicate)
|English Composition II (dupicate)
|
|
|-
|-
|2C
|2D
|1B, 2C, 4B
|
|Sophia
|Sophia
|English Composition II (dupicate)
|Visual Communications
<small>Note: The UMPI DB shows this should fulfill the 2d requirement. It has been [https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-UMPI-2D-Selections-Credit-Total-Question reported on DF] that Jessica will manually adjust things if this course doesn't come correctly. Because this course has no touchstones, it's way faster than other options.</small>
|
|
|-
|-
|2D
|2D
|2A, 2B, 2D
|2D
|Study.com
|Sophia
|Communication 102: Interpersonal Communication
|Critical Thinking
(This course has no writing assignments so should be quicker than Critical Thinking & Analysis)
<small>Note: One student said that Jessica approved this course to cover 2D though it's confusing why this course has transferred in differently for other people. UMPI's database says on one DB that Sophia's Critical Thinking course comes as HUM 103, which covers 2D same as SDC's course. Though on another DB, it says it comes in Philosophy Elective, which doesn't cover 2D. So take this course at Sophia at your own risk and be ready to file an appeal if the course doesn't meet the 2D requirement. Also, after UMPI moves to Brightspace, this course may not be accepted.</small>
|
|
|-
|-
|2D
|2D
|2D
|2D
|Study.com
|Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis
|
|-
|2D
|2A, 2B, 2D
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis
|Communication 102: Interpersonal Communication
<small>Note: This course has no writing assignments, so it should be quicker than Critical Thinking & Analysis. However, one part of UMPI's DB says this course is an English elective, and the other says it will fulfill 2ABD, so take it at your own risk.</small>
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|Art History II
|Art History II
|
|
|-
!Totals
!
!
!
!
|}
|}


== 3. Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning ==
== Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning ==
For BA Business Admin majors you would take Business Math instead of other math options. For all other majors Business Math won't work for 3A.
For BA Business Administration majors, you would take Business Math instead of other math options. For all other majors, Business Math won't fulfill the 3A/3B requirement. For the College Math course, nobody has reported that it fulfills the 3A/3B requirement.


If you do Biology + Lab, then you need 3D (Take Environmental Science or Intro to Chemistry). If you do Chemistry + Lab, then you need 3C (Take Human Biology or Intro to Nutrition).
If you take Biology + Lab, then you need 3D (Take Environmental Science or Introduction to Chemistry). If you take Chemistry + Lab, then you need 3C (Take Introduction to Nutrition or Human Biology).


'''DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TAKE BIOLOGY AT UMPI AS THAT COURSE IS EXTREMELY HARD AND CAN TAKE THE ENTIRE 8-WEEK TERM TO DO.'''
'''DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TAKE BIOLOGY AT UMPI, AS THAT COURSE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND CAN TAKE THE ENTIRE 8-WEEK TERM TO COMPLETE.'''
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Provider
!Course Name
!Course Name
(Learning objective each course meets in parentheses)
!Course No
!Course No
|-
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|3A, 3B
|3A, 3B
|Sophia
|Sophia
|College Algebra
|Into to Stats
<small>Note: If you struggle in math, stats may be an easier course for you to take.</small>
|
|-
|3A
|3A, 3B
|Sophia
|Intro to College Mathematics
<small>Note: One of the easier math courses that is a mix of simple algebra, stats, and business math.</small>
|
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|3A, 3B
|3A, 3B
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Into to Stats
|College Algebra
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|3A, 3B
|3A, 3B
|Study.com
|Study.com
|Business Math  
|Business Math
(This is only for BA Business Admin majors otherwise this won't count for 3A for all other BA or BLS majors)
<small>Note: This is required for BA Business Admin majors.</small>
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|3B
|3A, 3B
|Sophia
|Intro to Stats (duplicate)
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|3A, 3B
|3A, 3B
|Sophia
|Sophia
|College Algebra (duplicate)
|Intro to College Mathematics (duplicate)
|
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|3A, 3B
|3A, 3B
|Sophia
|Sophia
|Into to Stats (duplicate)
|College Algebra (duplicate)
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|Sophia
|Sophia
|Calculus I (duplicate)
|Calculus I (duplicate)
|
|-
|3B
|3A, 3B
|Study.com
|Business Math (duplicate)
<small>Note: This is required for BA Business Admin majors</small>
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|Sophia
|Sophia
|Introduction to Nutrition
|Introduction to Nutrition
|
|-
|3C
|3C
|Sophia
|Anatomy and Physiology I
|
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|-
|-
!Totals
|3E
!
|3E
!
|Sophia
!
|Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (Must be taken with Anatomy & Physiology I to count)
!
|
|}
|}


== 4. Information Literacy ==
== Information Literacy ==
This section contains mostly duplicates from previous sections so there is no courses to take in this section. The UMPI Orientation course is reported to take a few hours to go through.
This section mostly contains duplicates from previous sections, so there are no courses to take in this section. The UMPI Orientation course is reported to take a few hours to complete.
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!Learning
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Provider
Provider
!Course Name
!Course Name
(Learning objective each course meets in parentheses)
!Course No
!Course No
|-
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|Ancient Greek Philosophers (duplicate)
|Ancient Greek Philosophers (duplicate)
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|4C
|2A, 2B, 4C, 5D
|Sophia
|Approach to Studying Religions (duplicate)
|
|-
!Totals
!
!
!
!
|}
|}


== 5. Global Consciousness & Intercultural Awareness ==
== Global Consciousness & Intercultural Awareness ==
If you are fluent in a foreign language, then testing out becomes an options. If you are a beginner, then BY FAR quicker to do a Sophia course.  
If you are fluent in a foreign language, testing out becomes a viable option for any language. If you are a beginner, then BY FAR, it's quicker to take a Sophia course. Reportedly, doing a foreign language course at UMPI is said to be challenging. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid UMPI.  
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!Course Name
!Course Name
(Learning objective each course meets in parentheses)
!Course No
!Course No
|-
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|Sophia
|Sophia
|Spanish II
|Spanish II
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|5C
|5C
|Sophia
|French I
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|5C
|5C
|CLEP
|CLEP
|Spanish CLEP exam is not recommended for beginners unless you already have at least a year of school experience in Spanish because it requires you to be able to hear and understand Spanish. Do Sophia if you are a beginner.
|Taking a foreign language CLEP exam is not recommended for beginners unless you already have at least a year of school experience in that language. This is because the exam requires the ability to comprehend spoken language. If you are a beginner, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to consider using Sophia as an alternative.
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|Sophia
|Sophia
|Ancient Greek Philosophers (duplicate)
|Ancient Greek Philosophers (duplicate)
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|5D
|5D
|Sophia
|Approach to Studying Religions (duplicate)
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|US Government
|US Government
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|
|-
!Totals
!
!
!
!
|}
|}


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==General Education Curriculum Requirements==
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!Learning
Objective
!Competency
Units Value
!Course
Provider
!Course Name
(Learning objective each course meets in parentheses)
!Transfer Credit
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|1A
|3
|Sophia or CLEP or
Study.com
or UMPI
|English Comp I (1A, 1D) or English Comp (1A, 1D) or English 104: College Composition I (1A, 1D) (UMPI recommended)
|3
|-
|1B
|3
|UMPI or
Study.com or
 
Sophia
|English 105: College Composition II (1B, 2C, 4B) or English Comp II (1B, 2C, 4B)(UMPI recommended)
<small>(Grading for English Comp II in Sophia takes 2 months which is why it is not recommended)</small>
|3
|-
|1C
|3
|Sophia or Study.com
|Communication at Work (1C) (recommended) or
Pubic Speaking (1C) or Communications 120: Presentation Skills in the Workplace (1C) (recommended)
 
<small>Note: Presentation Skills is a super fast course that can be done in one day with no assignments, so if money doesn't matter, for sure, take this course.</small>
 
<small>Note: BABA and other degrees require PCJ 215: Business Communication which Communication at Work or Communications 120: Presentation Skills in the Workplace fits this requirement.</small>
|3
|-
|1D
|
|
|English Composition I (1A, 1D) (Duplicate)
|
|-
|2A
|3
|Sophia
|Intro to Ethics (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) or Ancient Greek Philosophers (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) or Approach to Studying Religions (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D)
|3
|-
|2B
|
|
|Intro to Ethics (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) or Ancient Greek Philosophers (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) or Approach to Studying Religions (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) (Duplicate)
<small>Note: Introduction to Sociology works for 2B, 5A</small>
|
|-
|2C
|
|
|English Composition II (1B, 2C, 4B) (Duplicate)
|
|-
|2D
|3
|Study.com or
UMPI
|Communication 102: Interpersonal Communication (2A, 2B, 2D)
Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis (2D) UMPI HUM 103 - Creative Decision Making (2D)
|3
|-
|2E
|3
|Sophia
|Art History I (2E) or
 
Art History II  (2E)
|3
|-
|3A
|3
|Sophia
|College Algebra  (3A, 3B) or Into to Stats (3A, 3B)
<small>Note: Business Math (3A, 3B) is required for all BABA plans though then you won't have to take College Algebra or Intro to Stats</small>
 
<small>Note: According to UMPI's database, Intro College Mathematics works for 3A, 3B, but we don't have student feedback for which degrees this could work, which is why it's not recommended.</small>
|3
|-
|3B
|
|
|Math Requirement (3A, 3B) (Duplicate)
|
|-
|3C
| 3
|Sophia
|Human Biology (3C)
<small>(Highly recommended you take at Sophia vs UMPI)</small>
 
<small>Note: If you do Chemistry with lab, that works for 3D, 3E, then you need to do Sophia biology for 3C.</small>
|4
|-
|3D
|3
|Sophia
| Environmental Science (3D)
<small>Note: Introduction to Chemistry also works for 3D</small>
|3
|-
|3E
| 1
| Sophia
| Human Biology Lab (3E) (Must be taken with Human Biology to count)
<small>Introduction to Chemistry Lab works for 3E as well; must be taken with Sophia's Introduction to Chemistry to count</small>
|
|-
|4A
|
|
|(Orientation course on YourPace's learning platform is taken for no credit)
|
|-
|4B
|
|
|English Composition II (1B, 2C, 4B) (Duplicate)
|
|-
|4C
|
|
|Intro to Ethics (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) or Ancient Greek Philosophers (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) or Approach to Studying Religions (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) (Duplicate)
|
|-
|5A
|3
|Sophia
|Introduction to Sociology (2B, 5A)
|3
|-
|5B
|3
|Sophia
|US History II (5B) (recommended) or
US History I  (5B)


<small>Note: The reason why U.S. history II is recommended is because U.S. history I has lots of questions that require multiple answers to get correct which makes the course harder.</small>
== References ==
|3
* [https://peportal.maine.edu/ Official UMPI transfer database] - See [https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Official-Transfer-Course-Equivalencies this thread] for instructions.
|-
* [[UMPI Sophia Transfer Equivalents|Sophia transfer equivalents]]
|5C
* [[UMPI !Simplified GEC Requirements|Simplified GEC Requirements]]
|3
|Sophia or
Study.com
|Spanish I (5C) or Spanish 101 (5C), 102 (5C), 105 (5C)
<small>Note: If you are already fluent in a foreign language, you could also take an [https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/ACTFL_(American_Council_on_the_Teaching_of_Foreign_Languages) ACTFL exam]. CLEPS are not recommended for beginners unless you already have at least a year of school experience in a foreign language.</small>


<small>Note: Instantcert Spanish comes in as vocational credit, so this likely won't work anymore.</small>
|3
|-
|5D
|
|
|Intro to Ethics (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) or Ancient Greek Philosophers (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) or Approach to Studying Religions (2A, 2B, 4C, 5D) (Duplicate)
|
|-
|5E
|3
|Study.com or UMPI
|Political Science 102: American Government (1C, 5E) or
Political Science 101: Intro to Political Science (5D, 5E)
<small>Note: UMPI's American Government is easy and can be done in 3 days.</small>
|3
|-
!Totals
!40
!
!
!40
|}
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General Education Requirements[edit | edit source]

Here is a General Education Requirements that will work for all degree plans for the University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) as of approximately February of 2024. Please make sure that the suggestions are still valid before beginning to follow this plan.

Credit to DegreeForum members ss20ts, ashkir, and others for making it possible to plan alt credits for degrees at UMPI.

Alt Courses[edit | edit source]

The alternative credit courses were handpicked using experience from previous students regarding which courses will be the easiest and quickest to take. In places with multiple courses listed, the first course is assumed to be the fastest/easiest to complete. Sophia is mostly used since it's the fastest/cheapest of the alternative providers for most courses.

Tips on Order in Which to Complete Courses[edit | edit source]

Start with Sophia.org. Unfortunately, Sophia only allows two courses to be open at one time, so only complete one course at a time that has touchstones (written assignments). Once done with Sophia, move on to Study.com.

Source of Credit[edit | edit source]

This degree plan was made using the following sources to map out all the alternative credits:

General Education Curriculum Requirements[edit | edit source]

How the General Education Curriculum Works

Go through and find a course that will meet each required learning objective.

Some key things to keep in mind

  • You need at least one course to meet each objective
  • One course can meet multiple objectives
  • You need 40 unique credit hours worth of courses
  • Duplicate means the course is listed multiple times. (This is done because one course can meet many learning objective requirements)

Effective Written & Oral Communication[edit | edit source]

The English Composition courses are reported to be somewhat easy at UMPI.

Learning

Objective

Required

Learning

Objective Filled

Course

Provider

Course Name Course No
1A 1A, 1D Sophia English Comp I
1A 1A, 1D CLEP English Comp I
1A 1A, 1D Study.com English 104: College Composition I
1B 1B, 2C, 4B Sophia English Comp II
1B 1B, 2C, 4B Sophia Workplace Writing II

Note: This has 6 touchstones instead of 7 for English Comp II which may make it slightly easier.

1B 1B, 2C, 4B Study.com English 105: College Composition II
1C 1C Sophia Workplace Communication (BUS 210)

Note: This course has two touchstones, which include one speech. It should be the quickest Sophia 1C option.

1C 1C Sophia Business Communication (Also fills PCJ 215 requirement for BA Business Admin Major)
1C 1C Sophia Public Speaking
1C 1C Study.com Communications 120: Presentation Skills in the Workplace

(Also fills PCJ 215 requirement for BA Business Admin Major)

Note: Presentation Skills is a super fast course that can be done in one day with no assignments, so if money doesn't matter, for sure, take this course to save time.

1D 1A, 1D Sophia English Comp I (duplicate)
1D 1A, 1D CLEP English Comp I (duplicate)

Critical & Creative Thinking[edit | edit source]

Creative Decision Making - HUM 103 (2D) is somewhat of an easy course at UMPI if you don't want to take it at Study.com.

Learning

Objective

Required

Learning

Objective Filled

Course

Provider

Course Name Course No
2A 2A, 2B, 4C, 5D Sophia Intro to Ethics
2A 2A, 2B, 4C, 5D Sophia Ancient Greek Philosophers
2A 2A, 2B Sophia Intro Psych: Smarter Decisions (not recommended since it screws up 4C and 5D requirements)
2B 2A, 2B, 4C, 5D Sophia Intro to Ethics (duplicate)
2B 2A, 2B, 4C, 5D Sophia Ancient Greek Philosophers (duplicate)
2C 1B, 2C, 4B Sophia English Composition II (dupicate)
2D Sophia Visual Communications

Note: The UMPI DB shows this should fulfill the 2d requirement. It has been reported on DF that Jessica will manually adjust things if this course doesn't come correctly. Because this course has no touchstones, it's way faster than other options.

2D 2D Sophia Critical Thinking

Note: One student said that Jessica approved this course to cover 2D though it's confusing why this course has transferred in differently for other people. UMPI's database says on one DB that Sophia's Critical Thinking course comes as HUM 103, which covers 2D same as SDC's course. Though on another DB, it says it comes in Philosophy Elective, which doesn't cover 2D. So take this course at Sophia at your own risk and be ready to file an appeal if the course doesn't meet the 2D requirement. Also, after UMPI moves to Brightspace, this course may not be accepted.

2D 2D Study.com Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis
2D 2A, 2B, 2D Study.com Communication 102: Interpersonal Communication

Note: This course has no writing assignments, so it should be quicker than Critical Thinking & Analysis. However, one part of UMPI's DB says this course is an English elective, and the other says it will fulfill 2ABD, so take it at your own risk.

2E 2E Sophia Art History I
2E 2E Sophia Art History II

Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning[edit | edit source]

For BA Business Administration majors, you would take Business Math instead of other math options. For all other majors, Business Math won't fulfill the 3A/3B requirement. For the College Math course, nobody has reported that it fulfills the 3A/3B requirement.

If you take Biology + Lab, then you need 3D (Take Environmental Science or Introduction to Chemistry). If you take Chemistry + Lab, then you need 3C (Take Introduction to Nutrition or Human Biology).

DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TAKE BIOLOGY AT UMPI, AS THAT COURSE IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND CAN TAKE THE ENTIRE 8-WEEK TERM TO COMPLETE.

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3A 3A, 3B Sophia Into to Stats

Note: If you struggle in math, stats may be an easier course for you to take.

3A 3A, 3B Sophia Intro to College Mathematics

Note: One of the easier math courses that is a mix of simple algebra, stats, and business math.

3A 3A, 3B Sophia College Algebra
3A 3A, 3B Sophia Precalculus
3A 3A, 3B Sophia Calculus I
3A 3A, 3B Study.com Business Math

Note: This is required for BA Business Admin majors.

3B 3A, 3B Sophia Intro to Stats (duplicate)
3B 3A, 3B Sophia Intro to College Mathematics (duplicate)
3B 3A, 3B Sophia College Algebra (duplicate)
3B 3A, 3B Sophia Precalculus (duplicate)
3B 3A, 3B Sophia Calculus I (duplicate)
3B 3A, 3B Study.com Business Math (duplicate)

Note: This is required for BA Business Admin majors

3C 3C Sophia Human Biology
3C 3C Sophia Introduction to Nutrition
3C 3C Sophia Anatomy and Physiology I
3D 3D Sophia Environmental Science
3D 3D Sophia Introduction to Chemistry
3E 3E Sophia Human Biology Lab (Must be taken with Human Biology to count)
3E 3E Sophia Intro to Chemistry Lab (Must be taken with Intro to Chemistry to count)
3E 3E Sophia Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (Must be taken with Anatomy & Physiology I to count)

Information Literacy[edit | edit source]

This section mostly contains duplicates from previous sections, so there are no courses to take in this section. The UMPI Orientation course is reported to take a few hours to complete.

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4A 4A UMPI (Short 1 day Orientation course on YourPace's learning platform is taken for no credit)
4A 4A Sophia Student Success (1 credit short course. Says this works for 4A)
4B 1B, 2C, 4B Sophia English Comp II (duplicate)
4B 1B, 2C, 4B Study.com English 105: College Composition II (duplicate)
4C 2A, 2B, 4C, 5D Sophia Intro to Ethics (duplicate)
4C 2A, 2B, 4C, 5D Sophia Ancient Greek Philosophers (duplicate)

Global Consciousness & Intercultural Awareness[edit | edit source]

If you are fluent in a foreign language, testing out becomes a viable option for any language. If you are a beginner, then BY FAR, it's quicker to take a Sophia course. Reportedly, doing a foreign language course at UMPI is said to be challenging. Therefore, it is advisable to avoid UMPI.

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5A 2B, 5A Sophia Introduction to Sociology
5B 5B Sophia US History I
5B 5B Sophia US History II
5C 5C Sophia Spanish I
5C 5C Sophia Spanish II
5C 5C Sophia French I
5C 5C ACTFL If you are already fluent in a foreign language, you could also take an ACTFL exam
5C 5C CLEP Taking a foreign language CLEP exam is not recommended for beginners unless you already have at least a year of school experience in that language. This is because the exam requires the ability to comprehend spoken language. If you are a beginner, it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to consider using Sophia as an alternative.
5D 5D Sophia Intro to Ethics (duplicate)
5D 5D Sophia Ancient Greek Philosophers (duplicate)
5E 1C, 5E Sophia US Government

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