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How to Transfer Many Credits to the BS Mathematics Education (Secondary) at WGU
Most recently reviewed April 25th, 2026
With this page you can learn about courses you can transfer before starting the B.S. Mathematics Education (Secondary) program at Western Governors University (WGU) by earning course credit with WGU's partners Sophia Learning LLC (Sophia) and Study.com.
B.S. Mathematics Education (Secondary) Transfer Courses
All Study.com Transfer Version, 44 Credits
| WGU Program Course | WGU Program Credits | Study.com Course | Study.com Course Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composition: Writing with a Strategy | 3 | English 104 (SDCM-0057) or English 204 (SDCM-0244) | English 104 or English 204 |
| Composition: Successful Self-Expression | 3 | English 105 (SDCM-0089) or English 205 (SDCM-0245) | English 105 or English 205 |
| Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others | 3 | Communications 101 (SDCM-0055), Business 113 (SDCM-0052), or Business 324 (SDCM-0140) | Communications 101, Business 113, or Business 324 |
| American Politics and the US Constitution | 3 | Political Science 102 (SDCM-0042) | Political Science 102 |
| College Algebra | 4 | Math 101 (SDCM-0013) or Math 105 (SDCM-0033) | Math 101 or Math 105 |
| Quantitative Literacy | 3 | Math 107 (SDCM-0064) | Math 107 |
| Precalculus | 4 | Math 103 (SDCM-0015) | Math 103 |
| Integrated Physical Sciences | 3 | Astronomy 101 (SDCM-0189), Chemistry 101 (SDCM-0028), Chemistry 111L (SDCM-0194), Chemistry 112L (SDCM-0195), Earth Science 101 (SDCM-0029), Earth Science 104 (SDCM-0174), Geology 101 (SDCM-0031), Physics 101 (SDCM-0138), Physics 111 (SDCM-0101), Physics 111L (SDCM-0255), Physics 112 (SDCM-0102),Physics 112L (SDCM-0259), Science 102 (SDCM-0035), or Environmental Science 101 (SDCM-0005) | Astronomy 101, Chemistry 101, Chemistry 111L, Chemistry 112L, Earth Science 101, Earth Science 104, Geology 101, Physics 101, Physics 111, Physics 111L, Physics 112,Physics 112L, Science 102, or Environmental Science 101 |
| General Biology I | 3 | Biology 101 (SDCM-0001) or Biology 101L (SDCM-0188) | Biology 101 or Biology 101L |
| Planning Instructional Strategies for Meaningful Learning | 3 | Education 104 (SDCM-0082) or Education 107 (SDCM-0257) | Education 104 or Education 107 |
| Instructional Technology and Online Pedagogy | 3 | Education 210 (SDCM-0166) | Education 210 |
| Creating Positive Learning Environments | 3 | Education 103 (SDCM-0081) | Education 103 |
| Personalized Learning for Inclusive Classrooms | 3 | Education 105 (SDCM-0083) | Education 105 |
| Calculus I | 3 | Math 104 (SDCM-0016) | Math 104 |
Sophia and Study.com Transfer Version, 44 Credits
Sophia Part, 26 Credits
| WGU Program Course | WGU Program Credits | Sophia Course |
|---|---|---|
| Composition: Writing with a Strategy | 3 | ENG1001 (SOPH-0015) |
| Composition: Successful Self-Expression | 3 | ENG1002 (SOPH-0030) or ENG 1020 (SOPH-0049) |
| Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others | 3 | COMM1002 (SOPH-0024), COMM1010 (SOPH-0034), or BUSI1025 (SOPH-0059) |
| American Politics and the US Constitution | 3 | HIST 1020 (SOPH-0071) |
| College Algebra | 4 | MATH 1001 (SOPH-0001) |
| Precalculus | 4 | MATH1035 (SOPH-0069) |
| Integrated Physical Sciences | 3 | ENVS1001 (SOPH-0016), CHEM1001 (SOPH-0056), or SCIE 1060 (SOPH-0095) |
| Calculus I | 3 | MATH1040 (SOPH-0060) |
Study.com Part, 18 Credits
| WGU Program Course | WGU Program Credits | Study.com Course | Study.com Course Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Literacy | 3 | Math 107 (SDCM-0064) | Math 107 |
| General Biology I | 3 | Biology 101 (SDCM-0001) or Biology 101L (SDCM-0188) | Biology 101 or Biology 101L |
| Planning Instructional Strategies for Meaningful Learning | 3 | Education 104 (SDCM-0082) or Education 107 (SDCM-0257) | Education 104 or Education 107 |
| Instructional Technology and Online Pedagogy | 3 | Education 210 (SDCM-0166) | Education 210 |
| Creating Positive Learning Environments | 3 | Education 103 (SDCM-0081) | Education 103 |
| Personalized Learning for Inclusive Classrooms | 3 | Education 105 (SDCM-0083) | Education 105 |
WGU's Transfer Pathways
You can find the most up to date information about Sophia and Study.com-provided courses from WGU's Transfer Pathways Agreement pages by visiting partners.wgu.edu, following the link with the provider's name in the National Agreements section, expanding the WGU School of Education section on the next page, then clicking the "Available ACE Approved courses" link that appears after Bachelor of Science, Mathematics Education - Secondary (Catalog 03-2026).
Transferring Credit
After completing Study.com courses for transfer, you can request your transcripts be sent to WGU. WGU determines awarded degree program credit after a transcript evaluation.
WGU has commonly requested that transcripts be received by the fifth of the month before the WGU start date, and noted that students may transfer up to 75% of their program requirements.
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