Expanding Partnerships with Ozarks Tech

Learn how to take the next steps in an Articulated Credit partnership with Ozarks Tech.

Instructors and school administrators can build a new partnership, expand a current partnership or renew current approvals via the process below.

How to Get Started

Overview of Process

• Cycles & Expiration Dates:
  • Course approval agreements are active for three years. Instructors must re-apply every three years. Expiration dates are available with the school partner information.
• Deadlines:
  • Instructors must apply before May 1 or November 1 to be eligible to offer OTC-approved courses to students within the same semester. Applications received thereafter are eligible for the following semester.
  • Returning instructors apply within the same semester as the expiration date and before the agreement expiration.
• Materials to Include:
  • Applicants must include all relevant documentation for each course at the time of application.
    • A sample syllabus for each course with (1) competencies or task list, (2) grade rationale/breakdown, and (3) course materials information for each course
    • A resume with the (1) instructor credentials outlined, and (2) any supporting transcripts and/or certifications.
• Application Process:
  • Only complete applications submitted via the appropriate link(s) will be evaluated.
  • Applicants must use the correct link to apply for each course. This may mean multiple applications.
    • For example, an applicant interested in Accounting, Business, and Computer Sciences courses must apply for accounting and business courses via the Accounting and Business link and then separately apply for computer sciences classes through the Computer Science link.
• Completed application packets are reviewed by an academic committee. The outcome of the review process will be provided via DocuSign and/or from the [email protected] to the applicant and/or school administration.
• Resources for DocuSign
  • DocuSign Signing Instructors and FAQ
  • Attaching Files in DocuSign

Step 1: Explore Course Options and Instructor Eligibility

• Review the articulated credit course options course options by the current school partner and/or see all course descriptions at the college.
  • Remember, articulated credit courses are primarily introductory-level, technical education courses.
    • The following PLTW courses are eligible for articulated credit as well.
• Review instructor credentialing guidelines. If you’re uncertain if you qualify, please apply!

Project Lead the Way (PLTW)

Ozarks Tech recognizes the skills that students acquire in Project Lead the Way (PLTW) courses. Through PLTW students develop technical knowledge as well as problem-solving, process thinking, communication and professional skills.

Course Options:

PLTW Course Title(s)	Ozarks Tech Course	Ozarks Tech Course Title	Credit Hours
Computer Science A	CIS 170	Java Programming	3
Computer Science Principals	CIS 120	Intro to Computer Programming	3
Cybersecurity	CYB 106	Intro to Cybersecurity	3
Civil Engineering & Architecture	DDT 160	Residential Architecture	4
Principles of Biomedical Science	HSC 110	Introduction to Health Professionals	1

Step 2: Apply via the Correct Link(s) Below:

• Accounting, Business & Marketing
  • Note: BUS 115 Personal Finance must include the use of IRS.GOV to complete from 1040 and correct tables to complete tax exercise and mutual funds and diversity reviewed during investment chapters.
• Agriculture
• Arts (Electronic Media & Graphic Design)
• Computer Science (Computer Information Sciences, Cybersecurity, Information Technology Infrastructure)
  • Note: Submit one application per course requested and include transcripts.
• Construction Trades (Construction, Electrical, & Heating, Refrigeration and Air)
• Culinary & Hospitality
• Early Childhood Development 
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire Science
• Health Sciences
• Machine Technology
• Manufacturing (Drafting & Design, Industrial Systems, & Manufacturing)
• Technical Math 
• Transportation (Auto Collision, Automotive, Diesel)
• Welding

Step 3: Partnership Agreement & Checklists

• Partnership Agreement, Each Year – If approval is obtained by the review committee, the Articulated Credit office obtains the sites’ principal and/or director’s signatures on the Articulated Credit School Partnership Agreement. The approved courses and their expiration/reapplication date are added to the Articulated Credit page.
• Instructor Checklist, Each Semester – Approved instructors utilize information in the section below for the steps to complete each semester an OTC course is offered.

Step 4: Complete Each Semester Articulated Credit is Offered

After a Partnership Agreement exists the following must be completed for each semester an OTC Articulated Course is offered.

Approved instructors and school administrators:

1. Ensure the approved OTC course(s) are taught.
2. Support students in completing the process.
   • Each student interested in articulated credit registers online in CATEMA at www.catema.net/ozarks.
     • Accurate SSN, Date of Birth, and non-high school email address must be provided within CATEMA to be eligible to earn credit
   • The high school instructor accepts each student into each class in CATEMA.
   • At the close of each articulated credit course, the instructor selects either “credit recommended” or “not recommended” for each student in each course.
     • Note: Only those with 80% and above as their final grade in the course are marked as “credit recommended” by the instructor.
   • Refer all students who earned 80% or above/”credit recommended” to their next steps, to assist them with understanding expectations and the process to earn college credit.