Accessing Northeast State Fully Online Courses

Fully Online Courses of Study

Too busy for traditional classes? Consider choosing fully online classes. Students have the opportunity to complete an AS General degree or an AS Sociology degree over four fall and spring semesters in a fully online format (no in-class meetings required), with the exception of weekly lab meetings for the biology courses. 

Fully Online Course of Study - AS General

Semester 1 (Fall)

EDUC	1030	College and Lifelong Learning
ENGL	1010	English Composition I
HUM	1010	Early Humanities
SOCI	2010	Marriage and Family
COMM	2025	Fundamentals of Communication

Semester 2 (Spring)

ECON	2100	Principles of Macroeconomics
ENGL	1020	English Composition II
HUM	1020	Modern Humanities
MATH	1530	Introductory Statistics
SOCI	1010	Introduction to Sociology

Semester 3 (Fall)

BIOL	1010	Introduction to Biology*
ECON	2200	Principles of Microeconomics
ENGL	2120	Modern American Literature
HIST	2010	Early United States History
MUS	1030	Introduction to Music

Semester 4 (Spring) 

BIOL	1020	Diversity of Life*
HIST	2020	Modern Untied States History
PHIL	2640	Science and the Modern World
POLS	1030	American Government
PSYC	1030	Introduction to Psychology

*Labs will be weekly, on-ground
NOTE: On-ground testing will be required as appropriate to the course.

Fully Online Course of Study - AS Sociology*

Semester 1 (Fall)

EDUC	1030	College and Lifelong Learning
ENGL	1010	English Composition I
HUM	1010	Early Humanities
SOCI	1010	Introduction to Sociology
COMM	2025	Fundamentals of Communication

Semester 2 (Spring)

ECON	2100	Principles of Macroeconomics
ENGL	1020	English Composition II
HUM	1020	Modern Humanities
MATH	1530	Introductory Statistics
SOCI	2010	Marriage and Family

Semester 3 (Fall)

BIOL	1010	Introduction to Biology**
ECON	2200	Principles of Microeconomics
ENGL	2120	Modern American Literature
HIST	2010	Early United States History
SOCI	1040	Social Problems***

Semester 4 (Spring) 

ANTH	1230	Intro to Cultural Anthropology****
BIOL	1020	Diversity of Life**
HIST	2020	Modern United States History
POLS	1030	American Government
PSYC	1030	Introduction to Psychology

*Complete the degree fully online by choosing the classes listed above.
**Labs will be weekly, on-ground. Note On-ground testing will be required as appropriate to the course.
***This course is only offered during the fall semester. ****This course is only offered during the spring semester.  
NOTE: On-ground testing will be required as appropriate to the course.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I earn an Associate’s degree in a fully online format?
Yes. Students may earn an AS General degree fully online or an AS Sociology degree with the exception of weekly labs for the biology courses. Additionally, some courses may require proctored testing on the Blountville campus.

Do I have to commit to taking all of the classes online?
No. Students are free to mix their schedules and take fully online courses alongside courses in other formats.

Who can take the fully online courses?
Any Northeast State student can take a course in the fully online format as long as prerequisites for the course have been completed.

Can students get financial aid for the fully online courses?
Yes.

What is the difference between fully online classes and regular Northeast State Internet classes?
Fully online classes differ from regular Northeast State Internet classes in that there are no assigned class meetings.

What is the difference between fully online courses and TN eCampus courses?
Unlike TN eCampus courses, Northeast State’s fully online courses are all staffed by Northeast State instructors. Additionally, students are not charged the additional fee associated with TN eCampus courses.

How do I register for fully online classes?
As with other Northeast State courses, students will register for fully online classes through the College’s online registration system. Fully online courses are denoted by section numbers containing IF (Internet Full). For example, the fully online section of Composition I is listed as ENGL 1010 IF1.

When can I register for classes?
Once a student has been admitted to the College and has met with an advisor, the student may register for classes within the open enrollment period for a given term.