PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Create a solid foundation for your bachelor’s degree in engineering! Engineers turn scientific discoveries into everyday solutions. If you have an interest in design, math or science, this may be the career for you! Our programs are the perfect place to start. We offer a general program and specialized programs. That means you can pursue the best option for your goals.
The general engineering degree gives you a broad view of the types of engineering. This allows you to explore while earning a degree. You can also choose to study one of our specialized degrees. We offer specialized programs in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering. Each four-year institution has different admission requirements. Contact the school you plan to attend to ensure requirements are met. Credits transfer on a course-by-course basis.
Program Contact
Dana Sherman
Physical Sciences Department Chair
417-447-8980
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
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 Science |
Engineering General |
|
62 credit hours |
$11,378.00* |
Associate of Science |
Engineering Civil |
|
63 credit hours |
$11,547.00* |
Associate of Science |
Engineering Mechanical |
|
60 credit hours |
$11,040.00* |
Associate of Science |
Engineering Electrical |
|
62 credit hours |
$11,378.00* |
Certificate of Achievement |
Engineering |
|
30 credit hours |
$5,464.00* |
Not Sure Which Career is Right for You?
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.
Engineering: General (A.S.)
Engineering: General (A.S.)
Program Description
A.S. Degree: 62 Hours
The Associate of Science degree in Engineering incorporates the essential course work for the first two years of study in any engineering field. Some of the course requirements vary within the engineering departments cooperating in this program. In such cases, students will need to consult with the advisor as to the appropriate class for a particular engineering major. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure transferability of courses.
Engineering: General Program Requirements - 18 Credit Hours
- DDT-200 Production Design Drafting
- EGR-100 Study and Careers in Engineering
- PHY-222 Physics Engrs & Scientists II
- Engineering Electives Credits: 9
Please choose electives from the following courses: CHM 170, CHM 171, CHM 242, CSC 140, EGR 201, EGR 204, MTH 230, PHY 110, PHY 115.
General Education Requirements - 44 Credit Hours
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.
Mathematical Sciences - 16 Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 Credit Hours
Take one Civics course (HST 120, or HST 130, or PLS 101) and one Economics course (ECO 270 or ECO 275).
Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives - 6 Credit Hours
The 6 credit hours from this category should be based on the program of study requirements at the 4-year transfer institution
- ANT-101 Introduction to Anthropology
- ANT-220 Cultural Anthropology
- ART-100 Art and Experience
- ART-101 Art History I
- ART-105 Art History II
- ART-120 Drawing I
- ASL-101 American Sign Language I
- ASL-102 American Sign Language II
- COM-150 Intro Mass Communication
- CRM-210 Intro to Criminal Justice
- ECO-270 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECO-275 Principles of Microeconomics
- ENG-180 Introduction to Literature
- ENG-240 Survey English Literature I
- ENG-241 Survey English Literature II
- ENG-260 Survey of World Literature I
- ENG-265 Survey of World Literature II
- ENG-270 Survey American Literature I
- ENG-271 Survey American Literature II
- FRN-101 Beginning French I
- FRN-102 Beginning French II
- GRY-101 World Geography
- HST-105 Ancient and Medieval World History
- HST-106 Modern World History
- HST-120 U.S. History I: to 1865
- HST-130 U.S. History II: 1865-Present
- HUM-101 Introduction to the Humanities
- MUS-101 Music of the World
- MUS-105 Western Music Appreciation
- MUS-106 Jazz Appreciation
- MUS-110 Music Fundamentals
- MUS-235 OTC Concert Choir
- PHL-101 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHL-105 Introduction to Ethics
- PLS-101 American Government and Politics
- PLS-201 International Relations
- PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY-130 Life Span Development Psychology
- REL-100 Intro Religions Of The World
- REL-101 Intro to Old Testament
- REL-102 Intro to New Testament
- SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC-215 Deconstructing Social Problems
- SPN-101 Beginning Spanish I
- SPN-102 Beginning Spanish II
Natural Sciences - 10 Credit Hours
Engineering: Civil (A.S.)
Engineering: Civil (A.S.)
Program Description
A.S. Degree: 63 Hours
The Associate of Science degree in Engineering incorporates the essential course work for the first two years of study in any engineering field. Some of the course requirements vary within the engineering departments cooperating in this program. In such cases, students will need to consult with the advisor as to the appropriate class for a particular engineering major. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure transferability of courses.
Engineering: Civil Program Requirements - 15 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements - 48 Credit Hours
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.
Mathematical Sciences - 16 Credit Hours
Written/Oral Communication - 6 Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 Credit Hours
Take one Civics course (HST 120, or HST 130, or PLS 101) and one Economics course (ECO 270 or ECO 275).
Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives - 6 Credit Hours
The 6 credit hours from this category should be based on the program of study requirements at the 4-year transfer institution
- ANT-101 Introduction to Anthropology
- ANT-220 Cultural Anthropology
- ART-100 Art and Experience
- ART-101 Art History I
- ART-105 Art History II
- ART-120 Drawing I
- ASL-101 American Sign Language I
- ASL-102 American Sign Language II
- COM-150 Intro Mass Communication
- CRM-210 Intro to Criminal Justice
- ECO-270 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECO-275 Principles of Microeconomics
- ENG-150 Technical Writing
- ENG-180 Introduction to Literature
- ENG-240 Survey English Literature I
- ENG-241 Survey English Literature II
- ENG-260 Survey of World Literature I
- ENG-265 Survey of World Literature II
- ENG-270 Survey American Literature I
- ENG-271 Survey American Literature II
- FRN-101 Beginning French I
- FRN-102 Beginning French II
- GRY-101 World Geography
- HST-105 Ancient and Medieval World History
- HST-106 Modern World History
- HST-120 U.S. History I: to 1865
- HST-130 U.S. History II: 1865-Present
- HUM-101 Introduction to the Humanities
- MUS-101 Music of the World
- MUS-105 Western Music Appreciation
- MUS-106 Jazz Appreciation
- MUS-110 Music Fundamentals
- MUS-235 OTC Concert Choir
- PHL-101 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHL-105 Introduction to Ethics
- PLS-101 American Government and Politics
- PLS-201 International Relations
- PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY-130 Life Span Development Psychology
- REL-100 Intro Religions Of The World
- REL-101 Intro to Old Testament
- REL-102 Intro to New Testament
- SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC-215 Deconstructing Social Problems
- SPN-101 Beginning Spanish I
- SPN-102 Beginning Spanish II
Natural Sciences - 14 Credit Hours
Engineering: Mechanical (A.S.)
Engineering: Mechanical (A.S.)
Program Description
A.S. Degree: 60 Hours
The Associate of Science degree in Engineering incorporates the essential course work for the first two years of study in any engineering field. Some of the course requirements vary within the engineering departments cooperating in this program. In such cases, students will need to consult with the advisor as to the appropriate class for a particular engineering major. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure transferability of courses.
Engineering: Mechanical Program Requirements - 16 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements - 44 Credit Hours
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.
Mathematical Sciences - 16 Credit Hours
Written/Oral Communication - 6 Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 Credit Hours
Choose one Civics course (HST 120, or HST 130, or PLS 101) and one Economics course (ECO 270 or ECO 275).
Humanities and Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours
Choose one Literature course.
Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective - 3 Credit Hours
The remaining 3 credits should be based on the program of study requirements at the 4-year transfer institution.
- ANT-101 Introduction to Anthropology
- ANT-220 Cultural Anthropology
- ART-100 Art and Experience
- ART-101 Art History I
- ART-105 Art History II
- ART-120 Drawing I
- ASL-101 American Sign Language I
- ASL-102 American Sign Language II
- COM-150 Intro Mass Communication
- CRM-210 Intro to Criminal Justice
- ECO-270 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECO-275 Principles of Microeconomics
- ENG-150 Technical Writing
- ENG-180 Introduction to Literature
- ENG-240 Survey English Literature I
- ENG-241 Survey English Literature II
- ENG-260 Survey of World Literature I
- ENG-265 Survey of World Literature II
- ENG-270 Survey American Literature I
- ENG-271 Survey American Literature II
- FRN-101 Beginning French I
- FRN-102 Beginning French II
- GRY-101 World Geography
- HST-105 Ancient and Medieval World History
- HST-106 Modern World History
- HST-120 U.S. History I: to 1865
- HST-130 U.S. History II: 1865-Present
- HUM-101 Introduction to the Humanities
- MUS-101 Music of the World
- MUS-105 Western Music Appreciation
- MUS-106 Jazz Appreciation
- MUS-110 Music Fundamentals
- MUS-235 OTC Concert Choir
- PHL-101 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHL-105 Introduction to Ethics
- PLS-101 American Government and Politics
- PLS-201 International Relations
- PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY-130 Life Span Development Psychology
- REL-100 Intro Religions Of The World
- REL-101 Intro to Old Testament
- REL-102 Intro to New Testament
- SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC-215 Deconstructing Social Problems
- SPN-101 Beginning Spanish I
- SPN-102 Beginning Spanish II
Natural Sciences - 10 Credit Hours
Engineering: Electrical (A.S.)
Engineering: Electrical (A.S.)
Program Description
A.S. Degree: 62 Hours
The Associate of Science degree in Engineering incorporates the essential course work for the first two years of study in any engineering field. Some of the course requirements vary within the engineering departments cooperating in this program. In such cases, students will need to consult with the advisor as to the appropriate class for a particular engineering major. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure transferability of courses.
Engineering: Electrical Program Requirements - 12 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements - 50 Credit Hours
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.
Mathematical Sciences - 19 Credit Hours
Written Communication - 6 Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 Credit Hours
Take one Civics course (HST 120, or HST 130, or PLS 101) and one Economics course (ECO 270 or ECO 275).
Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives - 6 Credit Hours
The 6 credit hours from this category should be based on the program of study requirements at the 4-year transfer institution
- ANT-101 Introduction to Anthropology
- ANT-220 Cultural Anthropology
- ART-100 Art and Experience
- ART-101 Art History I
- ART-105 Art History II
- ART-120 Drawing I
- ASL-101 American Sign Language I
- ASL-102 American Sign Language II
- COM-150 Intro Mass Communication
- CRM-210 Intro to Criminal Justice
- ECO-270 Principles of Macroeconomics
- ECO-275 Principles of Microeconomics
- ENG-150 Technical Writing
- ENG-180 Introduction to Literature
- ENG-240 Survey English Literature I
- ENG-241 Survey English Literature II
- ENG-260 Survey of World Literature I
- ENG-265 Survey of World Literature II
- ENG-270 Survey American Literature I
- ENG-271 Survey American Literature II
- FRN-101 Beginning French I
- FRN-102 Beginning French II
- GRY-101 World Geography
- HST-105 Ancient and Medieval World History
- HST-106 Modern World History
- HST-120 U.S. History I: to 1865
- HST-130 U.S. History II: 1865-Present
- HUM-101 Introduction to the Humanities
- MUS-101 Music of the World
- MUS-105 Western Music Appreciation
- MUS-106 Jazz Appreciation
- MUS-110 Music Fundamentals
- MUS-235 OTC Concert Choir
- PHL-101 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHL-105 Introduction to Ethics
- PLS-101 American Government and Politics
- PLS-201 International Relations
- PSY-110 Introduction to Psychology
- PSY-130 Life Span Development Psychology
- REL-100 Intro Religions Of The World
- REL-101 Intro to Old Testament
- REL-102 Intro to New Testament
- SOC-101 Introduction to Sociology
- SOC-215 Deconstructing Social Problems
- SPN-101 Beginning Spanish I
- SPN-102 Beginning Spanish II
Natural Sciences - 10 Credit Hours
Engineering Certificate
Engineering Certificate
Program Description
Certificate: 30 hours
The Certificate in Engineering incorporates the essential course work for the first year of study in any engineering field. Some of the course requirements vary within the engineering departments cooperating in this program. In such cases, students will need to consult with the advisor as to the appropriate class for a particular engineering major. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure transferability of courses.
Engineering Certificate Program Specific Course - 1 Credit Hour
General Education Requirements - 29 Credit Hours
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.
Mathematical Sciences - 10 Credit Hours
Natural Sciences - 10 Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 Credit Hours
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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.