Course Modalities

Are you looking for a flexible learning experience? If you have life priorites that you need to work around but still want to obtain or complete your degree, Southeast has a variety of study options for you. When we say "modality" we are talking about the way a course or a degree program is offered to you, from online, to hybrid, to in person.

Course Formats

Biflex: You can take classes in two ways - online (whenever you want) or in person, or join a live online session. You get to choose how you attend each class, and you can't be forced to go in person.

Blended: Some of your in-person class time is replaced with online activities. The percentage of online time depends on the course. For example, if a regular class meets for 2,250 minutes, a blended course might have some of that time replaced with online activities.

Face-To-Face: You go to all the classes at the scheduled times and places. Sometimes, you might have assignments to do outside of those class times.

Hyflex: You can attend classes in three ways - online, in person, or through a live online session. You choose how you attend each class, and you can't be forced to go in person.

Online: You don't have to go to campus or attend at a specific time. Assignments have deadlines, but you can complete them within a set timeframe. The teacher interacts with you regularly. Check the portal for guidelines on online courses. They can be found by searching “Online Course Procedures.”

Webinar: These are live online courses at specific times. All the meetings are online; you don't have to be at a physical location.

Program Formats

Southeast provides various learning options, and they also offer different types of programs for you to choose from. In this context, a program refers to a predetermined set of courses taken in a specific learning format.

Face-to-Face Programs: In these programs, students attend some of their courses in person at specified locations, times, and days. Face-to-face program students can also take Hyflex and online courses as needed, providing flexibility based on their student type. These programs should have enough in-person offerings to accommodate compliance requests for military and international students, among others.

Online Programs: Students in online programs can complete all their courses without attending real-time meetings. They have the flexibility to take Hyflex courses, which offer an asynchronous option. If necessary for specific degrees or minors, they can also request to take a face-to-face class.

Hyflex Programs: In a Hyflex program, students can complete their degree by taking all core classes in various modes—online (asynchronous), face-to-face, or via webinar (synchronous online). Students can also take other course types (face-to-face, online) as needed for specific degrees, minors, tracks, or options.

Regional Campus Program: Programs offered at regional campuses can be delivered in different modes, including face-to-face, blended, or Hyflex. Refer to the definitions provided above. Students will meet at the specified location if any course is taught face-to-face. Campus codes include S for Sikeston, PB for Poplar Bluff, and K for Kennett.

Note, Biflex can be in any of the three modes, but there will only be two available per section (i.e. online and face-to-face, face-to-face and webinar, online and webinar).This will be signified by the attributes on Banner.