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Teacher Education

Build the foundation for a career in education.

See How You Can Afford It

2 Yrs. 60 Credit Hours
4 Semesters

$11,268 – $15,108*

Build the foundation for a career in education.

See How You Can Afford It

2 Yrs. 60 Credit Hours
4 Semesters

$11,268 – $15,108*

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Practicum
Experience

Complete 30 Hours of practicum experience to get a feel for the classroom.

Flexible
Courses

Many courses are available in seated, online and hybrid formats.

Growing
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:

  • Complete general education transfer course requirements

  • Find and select your certification pathway and emphasis area

  • 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

View our accreditation information, find program contacts and learn more about applying to Ozarks Tech.

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.

Darla McDowell

Teacher Education Department Chair

417-447-7879

Teacher Education Team

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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Course Information

Discover overview information, course sequences and specific course descriptions. Or, view the full catalog to see all the details.

Teacher Education (A.A.)

A.A. Degree: 60 Hours

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.

General Education Requirements – 42 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 42 Credit Hours

CORE 42 is a statewide general education course of study intended to ensure that all graduates possess a common core of college-level skills and knowledge. CORE 42 specifies the basic competencies and knowledge areas that all students completing degrees at a Missouri public institution of higher education must complete. CORE 42 is comprised of dozens of courses distributed across five knowledge areas. These courses are designated with a Missouri Transfer (MOTR) course number, which guarantees the one-to-one transfer of these courses among all Missouri public institutions of higher education. Please refer to MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.

All knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicate all courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.

Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours

OTC math courses approved with CORE 42 designation (MTH 128, MTH 128S, MTH 130, MTH 130S, MTH 138) have guaranteed transfer to all Missouri public higher education institutions.  Any math course with a CORE 42 prerequisite will satisfy the math general education credit.  The higher level math courses may not have direct transfer to all four-year universities.  Students should check with their receiving institution for transferability of these courses.

Written Communications – 6 Credit Hours

Written Communications – 6 Credit Hours

Oral Communications – 3 Credit Hours

Oral Communications – 3 Credit Hours

Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 Credit Hours (From at least 2 disciplines, and a limit of no more than 2 credit hours of performance courses can be applied to Humanities and Fine Arts)

Humanities and Fine Arts – 9 Credit Hours (From at least 2 disciplines, and a limit of no more than 2 credit hours of performance courses can be applied to Humanities and Fine Arts)

Natural Sciences – 7 Credit Hours (from at lease 2 disciplines, including one course with a lab component)

Natural Sciences – 7 Credit Hours (from at lease 2 disciplines, including one course with a lab component)

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 9 Credit Hours (include at least one Civics course, PLS 101 or HST 120 or HST 130)

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 9 Credit Hours (include at least one Civics course, PLS 101 or HST 120 or HST 130)

Core Electives – 5 Credit Hours

Core Electives – 5 Credit Hours

Any course with an approved MOTR number or additional hours from a MOTR approved course can be utilized to fulfill the Core electives requirement.  Credit received from an OTC course may be greater than the MOTR transfer equivalency.  The additional credit provided form OTC for a MOTR approved course will move the additional credit to the Core electives (e.g. CHM 160 at OTC = 4 credit hours, MOTR equivalency = 3 credit hours; additional 1 hour moved to Core electives).

Program Specific Requirements – 9 Credit Hours

Program Specific Requirements – 9 Credit Hours

Program Electives – 9 Credit Hours

Program Electives – 9 Credit Hours

Program electives should be selected based on the student’s intended area of certification and the transfer school. 

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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.

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