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Want to work with robots and smart machines? At Ozarks Tech, our Automation & Robotics program teaches you how modern factories run. You’ll learn how to build, fix, and control the systems that keep things moving.
Hands-on classes include:
- Electric, Mechanical & Fluid Power Systems
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Industrial Robots
You’ll earn real-world credentials and be ready for jobs in automation and maintenance. It’s a fast-paced, high-tech, and in-demand field – and we’ll help you get there!
Program Information
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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.
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 on OTC Accreditation.
Program Outcomes
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Thinking about earning your bachelor’s degree?
After your A.A.S., you may continue your education at a four-year institution. Bear in mind:
- Admission requirements vary
- Credits may transfer on a course-by-course basis
Course Information
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Automation and Robotics (A.A.S.)
A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus
The Automation and Robotics program provides students with the introductory skills to be successful in a high-tech Industry 4.0 career in automated manufacturing. In this program, you will learn to develop, install, and maintain automated systems commonly used in modern manufacturing. Topics of study include electrical, mechanical, and fluid power systems, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), industrial robotics and industrial networking communications. Graduates of this program have opportunities to earn industry recognized credentials and are prepared to enter the industry as automation and maintenance technicians.
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).
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Notices & 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.