Mid-South Instructional Technology Conference
Teaching, Learning, & Technology
The Connected Classroom
April 7-9, 2002
Regents Online Degree Program
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By: Robbie Melton, Bettie Phillips, Carol Puryear, John St. Clair |
Abstract
Tennessee Board of Regents' colleges and universities joined to offer the Regents Online Degree Programs (RODP).
This unique statewide program allows students to attend college anytime and any place.
The Student Services such as advising, library services, student support, and other forms of student assistance are offered for online delivery. Technical support for accessing course lessons and assignments are available 24 hours 7 days per week.
Description
Tennessee Board of Regents' colleges and universities joined to offer the Regents Online Degree Programs (RODP). All the institutions are fully accredited. All thirteen TBR two-year colleges deliver and award the noted associate degrees, while all six TBR universities deliver and award the noted bachelor degrees. Courses completed in the Regents Online Degree Programs are entirely online and transferable among all the participating institutions. Students are able to choose the college or university (home school) for their admission, registration, and the award of their degree.
The degrees offered are:
- Associate of Applied Science in Professional Studies:
- Concentration in Information Technology
- Associate of Arts in General Studies (University Parallel)
- Associate of Science in General Studies (University Parallel)
- Bachelor of Professional Studies with concentrations in
- Information Technology or Organizational Leadership
- Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies
(General Studies/Liberal Studies/University Studies)
The Regents Online Faculty and Staff have been highly trained in teaching, learning, and assessing the needs of online students. The Regents Online Courses are designed for a 12 week semester--in an interactive, asynchronous (accessing courses at your convenience) format. These courses contain the same content and rigor as courses on campus.
Student Services such as advising, library services, student support, and other forms of student assistance are offered for online delivery. Technical support for accessing course lessons and assignments are available 24 hours 7 days per week.