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HYBRID
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MTSU ONLINE
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RODP
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| Instruction |
Hybrid classes are taught by MTSU faculty and instructors. |
MTSU Online classes are taught by MTSU faculty and instructors. |
RODP courses are part of a state-wide consortium of all the TBR community colleges and universities. So, a RODP course may be taught by an instructor at University of Memphis, Columbia State Community College, or another TBR school. This is a seamless process for the student, though. A student will only know which institution the instructor is teaching from if the instructor offers the information. |
| Course numbering |
Hybrid courses use the same rubric and numbering system as traditional MTSU classes. |
MTSU Online courses use the same rubric and numbering system as traditional MTSU classes. |
Some of the RODP course numbers may differ from MTSU numbers. Because of this, it is very important for a student to check with his or her college advisor before enrolling in any RODP course to verify that the course meets his or her particular degree requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure RODP classes meet degree requirements. The RODP to MTSU Course Equivalency Chart may assist a student in determining if a RODP class is equivalent to the MTSU course number. |
| Fees |
Hybrid courses cost the same as traditional MTSU courses, plus a distance education fee. See fee information for detailed listing of fees |
MTSU Online courses cost the same as traditional MTSU courses, plus a distance education fee. See fee information for detailed listing of fees. |
The cost for RODP classes is higher than other MTSU courses. RODP courses are charged per hour and viewed separately from MTSU courses so as not to mix with the full-time cap applicable to MTSU courses in the fall and spring terms. RODP fees are computed in addition to any MTSU course fees and do not apply to the full-time maximum for MTSU registration fees.
See fee information for detailed listing of fees. |
| Meetings |
Hybrid courses include up to 9 hours of required or mandatory campus meetings. Students may review meeting dates in Pipeline. |
MTSU Online courses do not require any specific meeting dates and times. (May require some optional meetings or some proctored exams that may be scheduled at the students’ convenience within the timeframe allowed by the instructor.) |
RODP courses do not require any specific meeting dates and times. Some courses require a proctored midterm and/or final exam which can be scheduled by the student at a location agreed upon by the instructor (usually a university, community college, or library) within the timeframe allowed by the instructor. |
| Textbooks |
Textbooks for Hybrid courses may be purchased through Phillips Bookstore in person or online. |
Textbooks for MTSU Online courses may be purchased through Phillips Bookstore in person or online. |
Textbooks for RODP courses may be purchased online through the Virtual Bookstore or in person at the MTSU Phillips Bookstore. |
| Accessing your course |
Students may access Hybrid classes through Pipeline |
Students may access MTSU Online classes through Pipeline |
Students will access RODP courses at elearn.rodp.org |
| Technical Support |
The MTSU Help Desk (615/898-5345) offers 24/7 technical assistance for Hybrid classes. |
The MTSU Help Desk (615/898-5345) offers 24/7 technical assistance for MTSU Online classes. |
The RODP Help Desk (1-866-550-7637) offers 24/7 technical assistance for students enrolled in RODP courses. |
