AIC Partners with Sophia Learning to Expand Access for Working Adult Learners

SPRINGFIELD — Sophia Learning, an online, on-demand, self-paced learning platform offering courses recommended for college-level credit by ACE, announced a new partnership with American International College (AIC).

Through this partnership, AIC, a private, co-educational, doctoral-granting institution, joins Sophia Learning’s growing network of partner colleges and universities, providing their learners with a flexible, more affordable pathway to degree completion. This offering is distinct from AIC’s traditional undergraduate experience, maintaining the college’s full, faculty‑led academic model while offering an alternative pathway tailored to adult learners who are balancing work, family, and other commitments.

“The partnership between American International College and Sophia Learning expands flexible, affordable pathways into degree programs,” said Michael Dodge, provost at American International College. “This initiative supports transfer students, adult learners, and working professionals by providing an accessible way to complete general education coursework, whether before enrolling at AIC or while pursuing their degree at the college. As part of AIC’s broader commitment to access and student success, the partnership strengthens regional workforce pipelines while preserving the full, faculty-led academic experience that defines an AIC education.”

Designed specifically for working adult learners, Sophia Learning’s partnership with AIC expands access to higher education through flexible, transfer‑friendly options that align with today’s workforce needs and support career advancement. By enabling learners to complete general education requirements efficiently and affordably, the program will help students build relevant skills and credentials that can be used to support professional growth.

Through this partnership, AIC will accept up to 90 Sophia Learning transfer credits toward eligible bachelor’s degrees. AIC provides flexible degree completion pathways designed for transfer by learners in high-demand fields including criminal justice, educational studies, business, and more.

“We’re honored to partner with AIC to expand access to higher education for working adults and transfer learners,” said Hunter Davis, CEO of Sophia Learning. “By pairing Sophia’s flexible, affordable coursework with AIC’s career‑focused degree programs, we’re creating a streamlined pathway that helps learners earn college credit while balancing responsibilities and building lasting momentum toward degree completion.”