Start Your Career: By the Numbers
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Complete 30 Hours of practicum experience to get a feel for the classroom.
Courses
Many courses are available in seated, online and hybrid formats.
Demand
The demand for skilled teachers is growing.
Invest in the Next Generation
Start your path to an important and rewarding career. Teachers play a key role in shaping the future. They educate the next generation and help them grow. The Teacher Education program prepares you for transfer into PK-12 bachelor’s programs in teacher education. During the program you will:
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Complete general education transfer course requirements
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Find and select your certification pathway and emphasis area
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Complete elective teaching courses in your chosen emphasis
You can also complete training to be a substitute teacher while in the program. Training is embedded into your orientation course so you can get a jumpstart working in the field.
By investing in the education of the next generation, you’re investing in the future of your community.
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.
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Course Information
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Teacher Education (A.A.)
A.A. Degree: 60 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus, Richwood Valley Campus
The Associate of Arts Degree in Teacher Education (AA.TED) is a directed path of study preparing students for transfer and upper division coursework at four-year institutions offering teacher education programs and certification for levels PK-12. This degree requires students to satisfy the A.A. general education transfer block, 3 hours of orientation coursework, 6 hours of teacher education professional coursework and at least 9 hours of program elective credit.
Each transfer institution may have specific requirements for admission into their teacher preparation program. Students should contact the intended transfer institution to verify they have met all transfer requirements and taken any requisite professional education courses required for admission.
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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.