Ouachita Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural area.

Overview

Ouachita Technical College, also known as OTC, is located in Malvern, Arkansas, United States. The college offers a number of degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study. OTC also offers several scholarship programs such as the President's Scholarship, Ouachita Technical College Merit Scholarship, Single Parent Scholarship, State of Arkansas Scholarships, and Ouachita Student Government Association (SGA) Scholarships. The college is made up of the following academic units:

• Allied Health Sciences Division
• Business Technology Division
• Division of Arts & Sciences

OTC is home to many student clubs and organizations including the Black Students’ Association, Student Arkansas Education Association, Missionary Baptist Student Fellowship, Student Nurses Association, Alpha Omega Sigma, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, and Student Government Association.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,600 in 2009-2010 (923 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 9% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (19 awarded)

• Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor
• Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (12 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
• Business/Commerce
• Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (19 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Computer and Information Systems Security

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (37 awarded)

• Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (6 awarded)

• Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (3 awarded)

• Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (2 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant
• Child Care and Support Services Management
• Human Development and Family Studies

LIBERAL ARTS (81 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (81 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
• Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology
• Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (60 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
• Medical Office Management/Administration
• Medical Reception/Receptionist
• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (15 awarded)

• Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (144 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Medication Aide
• Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (6 awarded)

• General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
• Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (9 awarded)

• Precision Production
• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (11 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
• Forensic Science and Technology

TRANSPORTATION (0 awarded)

• Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation