Benefits
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College Credits
Earn 3 credits transferable to your school of choice
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Fun + Flexible
Interactive experience with on-demand lessons
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Affordable
75% less expensive than traditional college

Transferable credits from a top 50 school
Most schools accept credits transferred from University of Pittsburgh
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School is better with friends. You get $75 off. They get $75 off. (Study buddies for the win.)
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Full refund if you do the work and don't pass
If you’ve put in the time and effort to do all the work for a course but do not receive a passing grade, that’s on us and you will receive a full refund. You may also exit the course before the drop deadline to receive a full refund (14 days from start for 14-week courses).
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Traditional course | |
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Cost Per Course$2400 |
Cost Per Course$597 with monthly payment option |
CreditsUsually 3-4 credits from your school |
Credits3 transferable credits |
RiskPay full price after the drop deadline |
RiskFull refund if you do the work but don't pass |
FormatIn-person or Zoom |
FormatInteractive and 100% online (Zoom-free) |
Instructors1 per class |
Instructors7 world-class instructors |
LecturesSpecific time and place |
LecturesOn-demand, anywhere |
ExamsSpecific hour |
ExamsFlexible window |
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What you’ll learn
This course covers all the basic principles and latest Sociology topics you’ll need for college credit (and then some—see the syllabus for a complete list), plus:
Frequently asked questions
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We recommend students have earned at least a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. You must be 13 or older and willing to commit yourself academically to enroll in our courses. Students attempting Outlier courses should be ready for the academic rigor of college-level coursework.
In addition, students will need Wi-Fi and a laptop or desktop computer (tablets and cell phones do not meet our requirements) to complete the course.
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When you Audit an Outlier course, it simply means you’re taking the course without the expectation of earning credits or impacting your college transcript. You will not receive a grade, a transcript, nor credits, and will not be participating in exams.
The Audit Path is ideal for:
-High school students who are looking to add sparkle to their college applications, or who wish to learn more about a subject, but avoid the burden of impacting their permanent records.
-Lifelong learners who want to take a serious course but aren’t interested in receiving grades or college credits.
Learn more about our audit option in the Help Center.
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Tutoring sessions will be scheduled to maximize compatibility with students’ schedules and availability. Exams and writing assignments (when applicable) are each open to take for a set window of time (usually several days); however, all other course materials are available to you from the time the course opens through the end of the final exam window.
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If you have a request for reasonable disability accommodations, contact success@outlier.org. Please include specifics regarding the accommodation you are seeking. Additionally, if you have a disability accommodations letter from a school you are currently attending, you may send that to us as well.
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