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Courses with No Textbook Costs

Nashville State Community College's Open Educational Resources (OER) initiative is designed to reduce the financial burden on students while maintaining high academic standards.

By replacing costly textbooks with free, high-quality learning materials, Nashville State makes higher education more affordable and accessible for everyone.

The program focuses on high-enrollment, high-impact courses, especially general education and other in-demand classes. This strategic approach ensures that the greatest number of students benefit, significantly lowering educational costs across the board.

Summer 2025 Semester courses with no cost books:

General Education Courses:

 

Written Communication:

· ENGL 1010 - English Composition I

· ENGL 1020 - English Composition II

 

Oral Communication:

· COMM 2025 - Fundamentals of Communication

· COMM 2045 - Public Speaking

 

Humanities and Fine Arts:

· ART 1035 - Introduction to Art

· MUS 1030 - Introduction to Music

· PHIL 1030 - Introduction to Philosophy

· PHIL 1040 - Introduction to Ethics

· THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre

 

Literature:

 

Social and Behavioral Sciences:

 

History:

 

Natural Sciences:

 

Non-General Education Courses: