PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Looking to develop your skills or move into a management role? Check out the Apprenticeship Skilled Trades programs at Ozarks Tech. We offer two program tracks for journey-level workers to advance. Both tracks complete the bulk of their coursework through a federally-approved apprenticeship program. Credit for your apprenticeship hours are given based on exam results. Your courses focus on helping you:
- Complete general education courses
- Develop managerial skills
- Advance technical skills
Our goal is to help you develop the skills and knowledge for career advancement without repeating the trade classes you are proficient in.
Program Contact
Russ Murphy
Department Chair for
Heating, Refrigeration & Air,
Electrical Trades, and
Construction Trades
417-447-8275
Accreditations and Outcomes
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.
Program Outcomes
Admissions Information
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.
Transfer Information
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.
COSTS & OPTIONS
CREDENTIAL TYPE |
PROGRAM |
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO: |
LENGTH OF PROGRAM |
COST* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Associate of Applied Science |
Apprenticeship Skilled Trades - Apprentice Leadership |
|
63 credit hours |
$11,777.00* |
|
Associate of Applied Science |
Apprenticeship Skilled Trades - Carpenters Journeyman Apprenticeship |
|
63 credit hours |
$11,777.00* |
|
Short-Term Training |
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PROGRAM DETAILS
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.
Apprenticeship Skilled Trades: Apprentice Leadership (A.A.S.)
Apprenticeship Skilled Trades: Apprentice Leadership (A.A.S.)
Program Description
A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours
The Apprenticeship Skilled Trades program will provide the opportunity for journey-level trades people to develop general education, managerial and technical skills needed to advance in their chosen career, typically management level. Many companies are requiring their management team to have a degree above the high school level and apprenticeship training. The AST degree would give a qualified trades person the opportunity to advance their education without repeating the trades classes that they would already be proficient in.
Apprentice Leadership Program Requirements - 18 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements - 9 Credit Hours
The Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the "CORE 42." CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements.
Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicates courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.
Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm.
Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.
Written Communication - 3 Credit Hours
Oral Communication - 3 Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
Apprentice Leadership
- Articulated (Transferred) Credits: 36 credits
- Federally approved apprenticeship program such as provided by the Department of Labor (DOL) Bureau of Apprenticeship Training (BAT) consisting of a minimum 4,800 hrs on-the-job training (OJT) and a minimum of 480 classroom training hours.
- Transcripted upon completion of 17 hours of OTC coursework and documentation of certificate and/or journeyman card for the approved craft. Example: Journeyman Certificate from Heavy Construction Laborers' Union
- All certifications or licenses must be current and valid. Training must be documented with transcript
Apprenticeship Skilled Trades: Carpenters Journeyman Apprenticeship (A.A.S)
Apprenticeship Skilled Trades: Carpenters Journeyman Apprenticeship (A.A.S)
Program Description
A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours
The Apprenticeship Skilled Trades program will provide the opportunity for journey-level trades people to develop general education, managerial and technical skills needed to advance in their chosen career, typically management level. Many companies are requiring their management team to have a degree above the high school level and apprenticeship training. The AST degree would give a qualified trades person the opportunity to advance their education without repeating the trades classes that they would already be proficient in.
Carpenters Journeyman Apprenticeship Program Requirements - 9 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements - 9 Credit Hours
The Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the "CORE 42." CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements.
Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicates courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.
Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm.
Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.
Written Communication - 3 Credit Hours
Oral Communication - 3 Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 3 Credit Hours
Carpenters Journeyman Apprenticeship
- Credit by Examination Credits: 45
- Federally approved apprenticeship program that contains a minimum of 560 clock hours of classroom instruction and 5600 clock hours of on-the-job training. Transcripted upon completion of 15 hours of OTC coursework and documentation of certificate and/or journeyman card for the approved craft
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*Notices and Disclaimers
*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.