Instructions for Faculty about MTSU Course Types
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 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Online | Asynchronous online through the learning management system (LMS). | 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 instructor must hold synchronous meetings at least once per week. The student can choose from session to session whether to attend on-ground or synchronous online (via video). Students choose to meet in either format throughout the semester based on their needs. 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. | Distance Education Fee applies $10 per credit hour E-Rate eligible The instructor must hold synchronous meetings at least once per week. | 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 (Remote) | Synchronous online with support through D2L. | All instruction is delivered online via videoconference (Zoom, Teams, etc.) using other university-approved platforms and through D2L. Instruction will be synchronous, meaning students will participate in instruction sessions on the assigned days and times of the course, just as they would with an on-ground course. The instructor must hold synchronous meetings at least once per week. | Distance Education Fee applies $10 per credit hour E-Rate eligible | D | Expedited review if this is a new course. Remote courses developed and approved during the COVID-19 pandemic do not require additional approval. | No |
| Blended Online | A significant portion occurs asynchronously online through D2L, with portions (less than 50%) occurring in-person on-ground. | 50% or less meets on-ground at approved meeting times, and the rest meets asynchronously online. | 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. | 50% or more meets on-ground on an adjusted standard time, and the rest meets remotely or online. The instructor must hold synchronous meetings at least once per week. | There is no distance education fee. | B | Not applicable | No |
