Welcome
Distance Education and Independent Study coordinates and facilitates educational opportunities for students outside the traditional classroom. A variety of delivery methods allow students to earn undergraduate, graduate, high school and professional development credits and work toward degrees.
What's the Difference?
Distance Education
- Primarily graduate programs and courses.
- Admission to the university is required.
- Semester-based courses.
- Courses are live over the web (playback often available).
Independent Study
- Primarily undergraduate, high school courses, and career enrichment certificates.
- Admission to the university is not required.
- Enrollment anytime with up to nine months to complete.
- Courses are online and/or correspondence delivered.
Contact This Department
Department of Distance Education & Independent Study
Conference Center Building
600 Henley Street, Suite 208
Knoxville, TN 37996
Phone: (865) 974-5134
Toll Free: 1-800-670-8657
TDD: (865) 974-5078
Fax: (865) 974-4684
Email: disteducation@tennessee.edu