Class Schedule Coding

Terms, Codes, and Definitions

Instructional Method

Instructional Method

Code

Definition

On-Campus

A

Instruction occurs in the physical classroom, lab, or other on-campus meeting space at regularly scheduled times. This instructional method is the most common.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Online

D

Instruction occurs fully online with no on-campus requirements. Instruction may be asynchronous or synchronous. 

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Hybrid

Y

Instruction occurs partially on campus and partially online. Class meetings, whether in-person or synchronous online, will be held at regularly scheduled times.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Field-Based

E

Learning experience occurs at an off-campus location but limited on-campus meetings may be required. Typical field-based experiences include internship, practicum, and clinical experience.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Step/WWW
Dual Enrollment
Fast Start Academy
Target

G
F
O
S
T

Category includes other instructional methods used for specific groups of students.

Note: Target (T) is used for half-price study away tuition.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Schedule Type

Schedule Type

Code

Definition

Activity

ACT

Physical class activity such as rafting, archery, etc.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

In-Person Instruction

LEC

Instruction provided in the physical classroom at regularly scheduled times.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Co-Op

COP

Full-time or part-time site-based learning experience.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Independent Study

IND

Individual learning activity directed by a faculty member.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Hybrid (mostly on-campus)

BL1

Most class meetings (more than 50%) occurring in the classroom with some class meetings and/or coursework online. Scheduled dates and times must be entered into Banner.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Hybrid (mostly online)

BL2

Most class meetings and/or coursework (more than 50%) occurring online with some class meetings in the classroom. Scheduled dates and times must be entered into Banner.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Lab

LAB

Hands-on or virtual learning experiences associated with a specific class.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Online (asynchronous)

ONL

All coursework occurring online. No on-campus meetings required, and no scheduled online meeting times required.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Synchronous Online

SON

All class meetings and coursework occurring online. No on-campus meetings required, but with class meeting online at regularly scheduled times. Scheduled dates and times must be entered into Banner.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Site-Based

SB

Learning experiences such as internship, clinical, practicum, and field study.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Studio

STU

Individual or small-group, supervised instruction usually in the fine arts.

All courses at JSU are assisted through digital instruction.

Coding Matrix

Instructional Method

Definition

On-Campus (A)

Activity (ACT)
In-Person Instruction (LEC)
Independent Study (IND)
Lab (LAB)
Studio (STU)

Online (D)

Activity (ACT)
Independent Study (IND)
Lab (LAB)
Online (asynchronous) (ONL)
Synchronous Online (SON)
Studio (STU)

Hybrid (Y)

Activity (ACT)
Independent Study (IND)
Hybrid (mostly on-campus) (BL1)
Hybrid (mostly online) (BL2)
Lab (LAB)
Studio (STU)

Field-Based (E)

Co Op (COP)
Site-Based (SB)