In 2001, the Tennessee Board of Regents colleges, universities and technology centers joined in a collaborative effort to offer a full range of graduate and undergraduate degrees, certificates and diplomas online through Regents Online Degree Programs (RODP). Initially, the programs were created to offer more flexible and accessible education options for Tennesseans. Since their inception, these online programs have become nationally and internationally renowned as high-quality, affordable and convenient options for students worldwide.
The online education offered through the collaborative mirrors the same education offered at the physical campus locations. All campuses in the collaboration are regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), while several programs have national accreditation status.
Students have the opportunity to choose a "home campus" from among the 6 universities awarding Bachelor's and Master's degrees, the 13 community colleges providing Associate degrees and the 27 Technology Centers offering technical certificates and diplomas. Individuals apply for admission, register for courses, and are awarded degrees, diplomas, or certificates from their home campus. In 2011, Regents Online education programs served the educational needs of over 38,000 students.
"Home campus" university options include:
- Austin Peay State University
- East Tennessee State University
- Middle Tennessee State University
- Tennessee State University
- Tennessee Technological University
- University of Memphis
"Home campus" community college options include:
- Chattanooga State Community College
- Cleveland State Community College
- Columbia State Community College
- Dyersburg State Community College
- Jackson State Community College
- Motlow State Community College
- Nashville State Community College
- Northeast State Community College
- Pellissippi State Community College
- Roane State Community College
- Southwest Tennessee Community College
- Volunteer State Community College
- Walters State Community College
Accredited by the Council on Occupational Education (COE), the Tennessee Technology Centers offer online certificate and diploma options at the following locations:
Athens, Chattanooga, Covington, Crossville, Crump, Dickson, Elizabethton, Harriman, Hartsville, Hohenwald, Jacksboro, Jackson, Knoxville, Livingston, McKenzie, McMinnville, Memphis, Morristown, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Newbern, Oneida/Huntsville, Paris, Pulaski, Ripley, Shelbyville and Whiteville
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