Courses with No Textbook Costs
¶¹ÄÌÊÓƵ 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:
- ENGL 0815 – Writing Support
- ENGL 2020 - Literature: Poetry and Drama
- ENGL 2140 - Introduction to Cinema
Social and Behavioral Sciences:
- POLS 1030 - American Government
- PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology
- SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 2010 - Marriage and Family
History:
- HIST 2010 - Early United States History
- HIST 2020 - Modern United States History
- HIST 2030 - Tennessee History
Natural Sciences:
- ASTR 1010 - Solar System Astronomy
Non-General Education Courses:
- BIOL 1000 - Medical Terminology
- BUSN 1300 - Personal Finance
- BUSN 2330 - Principles of Management
- CADD 1200 - AutoCAD Fundamentals
- CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System
- ECED 2375 - Social-Emotional Development
- NSCC 1010 - First Year Experience
- PHED 1010 - Intro to Health and Wellness
- PHED 1030 – Walking
- READ 0815 - Reading Support
Fall 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
- PHIL 2200 - World Religions
- THEA 1030 - Introduction to Theatre
Literature:
- ENGL 2020 - Literature: Poetry and Drama
- ENGL 2140 - Introduction to Cinema
- ENGL 2055 - African American Literature
Social and Behavioral Sciences:
- POLS 1030 - American Government
- PSYC 1030 - Introduction to Psychology
- SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology
- SOCI 2010 - Marriage and Family
History:
- HIST 2010 - Early United States History
- HIST 2020 - Modern United States History
- HIST 2030 - Tennessee History
Natural Sciences:
- ASTR 1010 - Solar System Astronomy
Non-General Education Courses:
- ARCT 1100 - Architectural Drawing
- ARCT 1120 - Introduction to Architecture
- ARCT 2320 - Interior Design
- BIOL 1000 - Medical Terminology
- BUSN 1300 - Personal Finance
- BUSN 2300 - Business Ethics
- BUSN 2330 - Principales of Management
- CADD 1200 - AutoCAD Fundamentals
- CADD 1650 - REVIT Fundamentals
- CISP 2410 Assembly and Computer Org
- CITC 1332 - UNIX/Linux Operating System
- COM 2010 Digital Video
- ECED 2375 - Social Emotional Development
- EETC 1313 - DC Circuits
- EETC 1314 - AC Circuits
- EETC 1300 - Intro to Electical Engr Tech
- EETC 1331 - Digital Fundamentals
- ENGL 0815 - Writing Support
- ESOL 0184 - Writing 4
- HHP 2300 - Introd to Exercise Science
- LOGI 2010 - Supply Chain Technology
- NSCC 1010 - First Year Experience
- PHED 1010 - Intro to Health and Wellness
- PHED 1030 - Walking
- READ 0815 - Reading Support
