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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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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
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).
Automation and Robotics Program Requirements – 47 Credit Hours
Automation and Robotics Program Requirements – 47 Credit Hours
- ARO 247: Advanced Automation Controls
Advanced Automation Controls
- ARO 273: Industrial Robotics
Industrial Robotics
- ARO 280: Robotic Vision
Robotic Vision
- ITI 111: IT Essentials for MFG
IT Essentials for MFG
- MEC 120: Industrial Safety
Industrial Safety
- MEC 125: Fluid Power
Fluid Power
- MEC 130: Industrial Electricity I
Industrial Electricity I
- MEC 170: Industrial Motors and Controls
Industrial Motors and Controls
- MEC 200: Mechanical Power Transmission
Mechanical Power Transmission
- MEC 225: Programmable Logic Control I
Programmable Logic Control I
- MEC 246: Programmable Logic Control II
Programmable Logic Control II
- MEC 260: Mechatronics Capstone
Mechatronics Capstone
- MEC 290: Co-operative Education/Internship
Co-operative Education/Internship
- TEC 285: Occupational Seminar
Occupational Seminar
General Education Requirements – 16 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements – 16 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
- TEC 108: Applied Technical Mathematics
Applied Technical Mathematics
- MTH 110: Intermediate Algebra
Intermediate Algebra
- MTH 128: Contemporary Mathematics
Contemporary Mathematics
- MTH 128S: Cont Mathematics with Support
Cont Mathematics with Support
- MTH 129: Introductory Statistics
Introductory Statistics
- MTH 130: Algebra for Calculus
Algebra for Calculus
- MTH 130S: Algebra for Calculus With Support
Algebra for Calculus With Support
- MTH 131: Trigonometry
Trigonometry
- MTH 138: Pre-Calculus Mathematics
Pre-Calculus Mathematics
- MTH 140: Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
- MTH 141: Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- MTH 210: Statistical Methods
Statistical Methods
- MTH 214: Discrete Mathematics
Discrete Mathematics
- MTH 215: Algebraic Structures
Algebraic Structures
- MTH 230: Linear Algebra
Linear Algebra
- MTH 240: Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
- MTH 241: Differential Equations
Differential Equations
Written Communications – 3 Credit Hours
Written Communications – 3 Credit Hours
- ENG 100: Composition I With Support
Composition I With Support
or - ENG 101: Composition I
Composition I
- ENG 100: Composition I With Support
Oral/Written Communications – 3 Credit Hours
Oral/Written Communications – 3 Credit Hours
- COM 100: Introduction to Communication
Introduction to Communication
- COM 105: Public Speaking
Public Speaking
- ENG 150: Technical Writing
Technical Writing
Natural Sciences – 4 Credit Hours
Natural Sciences – 4 Credit Hours
- TES 140: Technical Physics
Technical Physics
- BIO 100: Life Science
Life Science
- BIO 160: General Biology I
General Biology I
- CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry
Introductory Chemistry
- CHM 160: General Chemistry I
General Chemistry I
- PHY 105: Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Physics
- PHY 120: General Physics I
General Physics I
- PHY 220: Physics Engrs & Scientists I
Physics Engrs & Scientists I
Social and Behavioral Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
Social and Behavioral Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
- HST 120: U.S. History I: to 1865
U.S. History I: to 1865
- HST 130: U.S. History II: 1865-Present
U.S. History II: 1865-Present
- PLS 101: American Government and Politics
American Government and Politics
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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.