Thinking about taking online courses at Dyersburg State? Dyersburg State offers two options for online learning. 

• The first is classes prepared by members of the DSCC faculty but offered online rather than in a traditional classroom setting. With this option, you can meet with an instructor if the need arises.  DSCC offers more than 50 different online courses.
• The second option is the Regents Online Degree Program (RODP), which is provided by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR). There are hundreds of courses available through this option.

Here are some questions and answers that may help you decide if this type of instruction is right for you.

What kind of computer do I need?
Online courses are accessed using the same software you use to browse the Web. You are able to access your courses using any computer with an Internet connection and a Web browser. Individual courses may have more specific requirements. For example, if you plan to take AOS 108 (Word) online, you need the most recent version of Microsoft Word.

How do I find out if I am ready for an online course?
Not surprisingly, taking an online course requires different skills than a traditional classroom course. Our experience has shown that students who do well in online courses
... are able to manage their time and schedules.
... are comfortable with information in written form.
... can work well independently.
... have basic computer skills.

What are online courses like? 
If you are a highly motivated individual with excellent study habits and basic computer skills, the online option is an efficient and convenient way to complete courses that you cannot take on campus. Taking online classes requires as much or more studying and effort as a class on campus, but the time of day you choose to set aside for these classes is your decision.

Why take an online class?
There will be no early morning rush to get to class by 8 A.M. You will not have to schedule your classes around work or daily activities, nor will you have to schedule doctors’ appointments around your classes. You can sit at home in your pajamas and work on your assignments. If you have a busy life and have no free time until midnight, your classes will be there waiting for you. If you are sick and just do not feel like going to class one day, you will not miss an important lecture. You can log into classes early in the morning or late at night depending on what is convenient for you.

If you decide to continue your educational experiences with online courses, DSCC has a Help Desk in the LRC to answer student questions with online classes. Either stop by the DSCC Learning Resource Center at 1510 Lake Road, call 731/ 288-7780, or email helpdesk@dscc.edu with your questions.

For more information and class schedules, just click the links below.
Regents Online Degree Program  |  Online Classes | Course Offerings | Distance Education Homepage