Mechatronics

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Explore the world of Mechatronics at Ozarks Tech! Mechatronics combines disciplines from mechanical, electrical and computer systems. Our program prepares you to work with these systems in a variety of settings. You will learn to install, maintain and repair high-tech equipment. We offer pathways no matter your experience level. Our courses can help those already employed enhance their skills or provide you with entry-level skills to gain employment. Our A.A.S. in Mechatronics builds on the certificate courses. It includes advanced coursework, a capstone project and general education courses. Our graduates find work in many fields, including:

  • High-tech manufacturing
  • Hospitals
  • Hotels/resorts
  • Utility companies
  • Schools

Jump into this dynamic field and start your career today!

Landon Vinson
Industrial & Manufacturing Department Chair
417-447-6615

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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

Mechatronics
  • Gain entry-level skills to install and maintain machinery and equipment in an industrial setting
  • Build upon mechatronics education with courses in programmable logic controls and a capstone project
  • Supplement your technical training with cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills gained in general education courses

60 credit hours
4 semesters

$11,645.00*
to
$15,150.00*

Certificate of Achievement

Mechatronics
  • Complement a current role in mechatronics by enhancing your skills with additional training
  • Gain entry-level work skills to install and maintain machinery and equipment in an industrial setting

30 credit hours
2 semesters

$6,145.00*
to
$7,855.00*

Certificate of Achievement

Mechatronics Specialist
  • Take an accelerated course of study
  • Gain entry-level work skills to install and maintain machinery and equipment in an industrial setting

31 credit hours
2 semesters

$7,034.00*
to
$8,801.00*

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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.

Mechatronics (A.A.S.)

A.A.S. Degree: 60 Hours

Mechatronics is a multi-disciplinary blend of mechanical, electrical, and computer control systems to prepare students for employment in high-tech manufacturing facilities, hospitals, hotels/resorts, public utilities, school/college facilities and retail chains. Graduates of this program are responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machinery and equipment in an industrial setting. Good pay, benefits and high placement rates are characteristic of this field. This program provides ongoing skills enhancement to people already employed in the field, and it provides new students with the entry-level skills they need to gain employment. The AAS in Mechatronics builds upon the certificate courses to include a collaborative capstone project, coursework in related programs based upon the students career goals, and general education courses to better prepare the graduate for career advancement. 

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).

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.

Mechatronics Certificate

Certificate: 30 Hours

Mechatronics is a multi-disciplinary blend of mechanical, electrical, and computer control systems to prepare students for employment in high-tech manufacturing facilities, hospitals, hotels/resorts, public utilities, school/college facilities and retail chains. Graduates of this program are responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machinery and equipment in an industrial setting. Good pay, benefits and high placement rates are characteristic of this field. This program provides ongoing skills enhancement to people already employed in the field, and it provides new students with the entry-level skills they need to gain employment. Graduates of the Mechatronics Certificate may continue to pursue additional coursework and skills to obtain the AAS in Mechatronics degree.

Mechatronics Specialist Certificate

Certificate: 31 Hours

Mechatronics is a multi-disciplinary blend of mechanical, electrical, and computer control systems to prepare students for employment in high-tech manufacturing facilities, hospitals, hotels/resorts, public utilities, school/college facilities and retail chains. Graduates of this program are responsible for installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair of machinery and equipment in an industrial setting. Good pay, benefits and high placement rates are characteristic of this field. This program provides new students with the entry-level skills they need to gain employment in a mechatronics-related career. Graduates of the Mechatronics Certificate may continue to pursue additional coursework and skills to obtain the AAS in Mechatronics degree.

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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.