PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Advance your academic journey at Ozarks Tech! This program organizes honors requirements into a clear pathway. As an honors student at Ozarks Tech, you can enjoy benefits like:
- Reduced barrier to entry
- Scholarship opportunities
- Lasting connections with like-minded students and instructors
To complete the honors program, you’ll need to earn a “B” or higher in all courses. You must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in Ozarks Tech courses. For more details about the honors program, visit the OTC Honors Program page.
Program Contact
Todd Yerby
Director of Honors
417-447-8229
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* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Certificate of Specialization |
Honors Studies |
|
15 credit hours |
$2,635.00* |
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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.
Honors Studies Certificate of Specialization
Honors Studies Certificate of Specialization
Program Description
Certificate of Specialization: 15 Hours
The Honors Studies Certificate of Specialization is an interdisciplinary honors educational experience including honors coursework and service learning requirements as well as opportunities for individualized or learner-directed education, peer and instructor collaboration, and enhanced or additional learning environments and occurrences. This certificate is designed for academically motivated high-achieving students who act in a respectful and responsible manner that desire individualized or learner-directed experiences with a community of scholars seeking educational opportunities that are broader, deeper, unique, or more complex than comparable learning experiences.
Honors Electives - 12 Credit Hours
- HON-290 Honors Service Learning
or complete an OTC course with a Service-Learning component.
- Any Honors course with HON prefix or HON section or contracted through the Honor's Office.
- HON-290 Honors Service Learning
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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.