Courses Types Offered by MTSU
This table should assist faculty course developers and chairs as they plan their various online courses. Some additional resources include the Registrar’s course types page, and the MTSU Online course proposal and development process.
| Course Type Name | Instructional Delivery | Scheduling and Meetings | Tuition and Fees | Course Section Number | Design and Review Process | Faculty Stipend ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Asynchronous online through D2L. | Cannot have any required synchronous meetings or any in-person on-ground meetings. Optional meetings or orientations, such as “virtual office hours,” may be offered. Students cannot be penalized for non-attendance. A good practice would be to record and share any optional virtual meetings. If proctored exams are required, they must be listed in the registration notes and course schedule. | Distance Education Fee applies. $10 per credit hour. E-Rate Eligible | D | Full development and review | Yes. $4000 for a new course. $1500 or $3000 for a re-developed course, depending on the extent of work. |
| Synchronous Flex | Simultaneous delivery via synchronous online (videoconference) and synchronous on-ground (with the instructor in a classroom). | Required on-ground or synchronous online meetings during standard scheduled meeting times. The student can choose from session to session whether to attend on-ground or synchronous online (via video). If proctored exams are required, that must be listed in the course schedule and the registration notes. | Distance Education Fee applies . $10 per credit hour. Not eligible for E-Rate. | F | Full development and review | Yes. $2000 for a new course. $1000 for a re-developed course. |
| Synchronous (Online) | Synchronous online with additional asynchronous interactions through D2L. | Required synchronous online meeting times on adjusted meeting times schedule. Less than 50% of meetings are synchronous. “Adjusted meeting times” means this: Suppose your course is scheduled for MWF from 9:00 to 10:00. You meet Mondays live synchronously and do not meet on Wednesdays and Fridays. You then provide asynchronous activities in place of the Wednesday and Friday activities. | Distance Education Fee applies. $10 per credit hour. Is E-Rate eligible. | D | Full development and review | Yes. $4000 for a new course. $1500 or $3000 for a re-developed course, depending on the extent of work. |
| Synchronous (Remote) | Synchronous online with support through D2L. | A significant portion occurs asynchronously online through D2L, with portions (less than 50%) occurring in-person on-ground. | Distance Education Fee applies. $10 per credit hour. Is E-Rate eligible. | D | Expedited review if a new course. Remote courses developed and approved during the COVID-19 pandemic do not require additional approval. | No |
| Blended–Distance Education | A significant portion occurs asynchronously online through D2L, with portions (less than 50%) occurring in-person on-ground. | Required in-person on-ground meetings on an adjusted meeting times schedule for less than 50% of the required course time. | Distance Education Fee applies. $10 per credit hour. | DB | Full development and review | Yes. $4000 for a new course. $1500 or $3000 for a re-developed course, depending on the extent of work. |
| Blended–On-Ground | A significant portion (50% or more) occurs on-ground, with portions occurring remotely or online. | There is no distance education fee. | There is no distance education fee. | B | Not applicable | No |
