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Ozarks Technical Community College

Ozarks Technical Community College, also referred to as OTC, is a coeducational, community college located in Springfield, Missouri, United States. It was established on April 3, 1990.

The departments at Ozarks Technical Community College include the following:

  • Allied Health
  • Continuing Education
  • Energy
  • ESL
  • Information Technology

Ozarks Technical Community College sponsors a number of club sports.

Notable alumni from OTC include Gus Krafve, Vice President, Empire Bank Investment Management and Trust; William LaPage, Writer, known for his novella "The Vague Terrain" which centers on the relation between men and women living on the fringes of society; and Tony Patterson, architect, winner of the Arts national design competition "inside out – Weaving Arts into the Urban Fabric.”

Campus Location

1001 E. Chestnut Expressway
Springfield, MO 65802
USA
Main Tel: (417) 447-7500
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Ozarks Technical Community College Highlights

Where Ozarks Technical Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts, media, engineering technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate89530
1-2 year certificate10115

Students

The student enrollment at Ozarks Technical Community College was 10,250 in 2007 (6,858 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,000
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,780
Books and supplies$ 1,000

Financial Aid: Ozarks Technical Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  168

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (67 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Management Information Systems

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (19 awarded)

  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (22 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training
  • Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (56 awarded)

  • Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
  • Industrial Technology/Technician
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (27 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (3 awarded)

  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS (555 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (27 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies

MEDIA (42 awarded)

  • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
  • Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (12 awarded)

  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (70 awarded)

  • Dental Assisting/Assistant
  • Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
  • Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
  • Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (53 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (12 awarded)

  • Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (12 awarded)

  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (12 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

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