Start Your Career: By the Numbers
Apply To This ProgramElectives
Select from courses in creative writing and special topics in literature.
Variety
Build skills that are useful across a variety of careers.
Success
Roughly two out of every three graduates complete a four-year degree from a transfer institution.
Communication Skills for Any Career
Open doors to a variety of careers with an English degree. Your courses focus on building literary knowledge and writing strength. Study a broad range of literary works and the major themes and literary techniques within them. You can also flex your creativity with elective courses in creative writing and poetry.
Not planning on a career in English? Clear communication skills are valuable no matter your career. English also courses strengthen your ability to:
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Read and listen critically
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Write with clarity and confidence
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Organize ideas to build persuasive arguments
Use what you learn to transfer into a bachelor’s program or apply your skills in any career that requires strong communication.
Program Information
View our accreditation information and learn more about how to apply for the program.
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.
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
Interested in Publishing Your Work?
The English program offers opportunities for creation and publishing with the Go Anywhere Literary Magazine. This publication showcases student work in writing, visual art and multi-media formats.
Take courses to participate in building the magazine or submit your work for publication.
Thinking about earning your bachelor’s degree?
After your A.A., you may continue your education at a four-year institution. Bear in mind:
- Admission requirements vary
- Credits transfer on a course-by-course basis
Course Information
Discover overview information, course sequences and specific course descriptions. Or, view the full catalog to see all the details.
English (A.A.)*
A.A.Degree: 60 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus
The Associate of Arts in English provides a directed path of study for transfer to institutions offering baccalaureate and advanced degrees in English. The degree provides the academic background necessary to begin upper-division coursework in the discipline.
Some options available online.
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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.