PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Start your journey in mathematics at Ozarks Tech! Our program is the perfect foundation for your bachelor’s degree in math or a related field. Mathematicians use numbers to solve all kinds of problems, from designing bridges to analyzing crime data. A math degree opens doors to careers in nearly any field. The reasoning and data skills you will gain are valuable in business, research, teaching and more. Our program requirements allow you to choose courses that fit your career goals.
You can continue your education or find work in entry level positions. These roles include jobs like accounting clerk or health records technician. If you plan to transfer, be sure to work with your college navigator and the school you want to attend. Each four-year institution has different admission requirements. Contact the school you plan to attend to ensure requirements are met. Start building your future in mathematics today!
Program Contact
Dr. Trish White
Mathematics Department Chair
417-447-7480
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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Associate of Science |
Mathematics |
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60 credit hours |
$10,637.00* |
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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.
Mathematics (A.S.)
Mathematics (A.S.)
Program Description
A.S. Degree: 60 Hours
The Associate of Science in Mathematics develops a pathway for students who plan to transfer and complete a Bachelor of Science in mathematics or related field at a four-year institution. The degree requirements allow students more flexibility in course selection allowing them to focus on their discipline specific requirements.
General Education Requirements - 35 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.
Written Communications - 6 Credit Hours
Oral Communications - 3 Credit Hours
Humanities and Fine Arts - 3 Credit Hours
- 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
- CHN-101 Beginning Chinese
- ENG-180 Introduction to Literature
- ENG-260 Survey of World Literature I
- ENG-265 Survey of World Literature II
- ENG-240 Survey English Literature I
- ENG-241 Survey English Literature II
- ENG-270 Survey American Literature I
- ENG-271 Survey American Literature II
- FRN-101 Beginning French I
- FRN-102 Beginning French II
- GRM-101 Beginning German I
- GRM-102 Beginning German II
- 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
- REL-100 Intro Religions Of The World
- REL-101 Intro to Old Testament
- REL-102 Intro to New Testament
- SPN-101 Beginning Spanish I
- SPN-102 Beginning Spanish II
- THR-101 Introduction to Theater
Social and Behavioral Sciences - 6 Credit Hours
Computer Applications - 3 Credit Hours
Program Specific Requirements - 17 Credit Hours
Institutional Electives - 8 Credit Hours
The A.S. Math degree at OTC requires the completion of 60 credit hours. The 8 elective hours for this category can consist of any course numbered 100 or higher from any area of study that a student is eligible to enroll. For the most accurate transferability of a course, a student should contact the institution to which they plan to transfer.
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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.