Ozarks Technical Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Overview

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.”

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

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

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.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 11,116 in 2009-2010 (7,517 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 63% of the student body. About 10% 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)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (79 awarded)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (17 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (19 awarded)

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

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (25 awarded)

• Elementary Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (75 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 (19 awarded)

• Child Care Provider/Assistant

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (11 awarded)

• Turf and Turfgrass Management

LIBERAL ARTS (541 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (32 awarded)

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

MEDIA (39 awarded)

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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (89 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Dental Assisting/Assistant
• Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
• Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (78 awarded)

• Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (18 awarded)

• Occupational Therapist Assistant

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (9 awarded)

• Welding Technology/Welder

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (5 awarded)

• Fire Science/Fire-fighting

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (15 awarded)

• Physical Therapist Assistant