Automation and Robotics

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Gear up for a high-tech career at Ozarks Tech! This program prepares you for the fast-paced world of automated manufacturing. You’ll learn to develop, install and maintain the systems that power modern manufacturing. You will learn through hands-on courses covering topics like:

  • Electrical, mechanical and fluid power systems
  • Programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
  • Industrial robotics

As a graduate, you have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials. With the knowledge and training you gain, you will be fully prepared to step into roles as an automation and maintenance technician. Start your journey in the world of automation with Ozarks Tech!

Note: Students will not be eligible to graduate with both an Associate of Applied Science in Automation and Robotics and an Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics.

Landon Vinson
Industrial & Manufacturing Department Chair
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Accreditation

OTC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Our current accreditation status with the HLC is displayed on the page linked below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031. View more information on OTC accreditation.

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General Admissions to Ozarks Tech

Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the college mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. OTC may admit you as a First-Time student just completing their high school, GED or HiSET requirements or as a Transfer student coming from another institution finishing up a certificate or degree. For more information, visit OTC Admissions.

Wondering how you’re going to pay for college? At OTC, we believe that cost shouldn’t be a barrier to earning a degree. Our staff will work with you to make a financial plan. To browse the resources available to you, see paying for college.

At Ozarks Tech, we want your transfer process to be easy. We accomplish this goal through articulation agreements. These agreements are an official partnership to match coursework between schools. This gives you a more seamless transition from Ozarks Tech to a four-year institution.

We have established an agreement for this program. This will simplify the transfer of your credits to partner schools. To understand how this degree will transfer, review the current articulation agreements. Be sure to consult with your transfer school to ensure you’re on the right path toward completing your four-year degree.

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Associate of Applied Science

Automation and Robotics
  • Find work in the automation and robotics industry immediately after graduation
  • Work in manufacturing as an automation/maintenance technician
  • Supplement your training with cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills gained in general education courses

63 credit hours
4 semesters

$12,917.00*
to
$16,588.00*

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Clicking on the options below will provide overview information, course sequences (when applicable), and specific course descriptions. To see a full catalog of all the offerings at OTC, visit catalog.otc.edu.

Automation and Robotics (A.A.S.)

A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours

The Automation and Robotics program provides students with the introductory skills to be successful in a high-tech Industry 4.0 career in automated manufacturing. In this program, you will learn to develop, install, and maintain automated systems commonly used in modern manufacturing. Topics of study include electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial robotics and industrial networking communications. Graduates of this program have opportunities to earn industry recognized credentials and are prepared to enter the industry as automation and maintenance technicians.

Note: Students will not be eligible to graduate with both an Associate of Applied Science in Automation and Robotics (AAS.ARO) and an Associate of Applied Science in Mechatronics (AAS.MEC).

CORE 42 is a statewide general education course of study intended to ensure that all graduates possess a common core of college-level skills and knowledge. CORE 42 specifies the basic competencies and knowledge areas that all students completing degrees at a Missouri public institution of higher education must complete. CORE 42 is comprised of dozens of courses distributed across five knowledge areas. These courses are designated with a Missouri Transfer (MOTR) course number, which guarantees the one-to-one transfer of these courses among all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Please refer to MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

All knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo, indicate all courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

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*Costs displayed are based on current tuition and fee rates for the program’s required credit hours, as approved by the OTC Board of Trustees, and are subject to change without notice. Estimates reflect both in-district and out-of-district residency rates. Actual costs, degree completion time, and credit requirements may vary based on residency, prior credits, elective courses, program updates, and enrollment factors. For additional information on attendance costs, visit Cost of Attendance, tuition and fees or contact us at 417-447-6900.

**Graduation rates vary by individual. For details on program enrollment, retention, exam/certification, and employment rates, visit Student Outcomes / Student Right-to-Know. Some careers on this list may require additional education and training. For program-specific accreditation visit OTC Accreditation.