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Do you like working with cars or fixing things? At Ozarks Tech, our Automotive Technology program helps you turn that passion into a career.
In this program, you’ll learn how cars and trucks work, and how to:
- Repair and rebuild engines
- Fix brakes
- Improve engine performance
- Work on manual & automatic transmissions
You’ll spend lots of time in our hands-on lab, working on real vehicles. Your instructors will teach you how to troubleshoot problems, identify critical vehicle components and talk with customers.
The auto-industry is changing fast. With more focus on safety and electronics, your courses will help you stay ahead of the curve and get ready for today’s job market.
Program Information: Automotive Technology
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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
The degree program is accredited by the ASE Foundation (NATEF), 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE Suite 401 Leesburg, VA 20176, (703) 669-6650.
Program Mission
The mission of the Automotive Technology program at Ozarks Technical Community College is to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to diagnose and repair automobiles in various entry-level automotive positions. The program uses the Automotive Service Education Foundation guidelines with the aid of a technical advisory committee to develop course content and a competency list that will provide the student with the knowledge and skills to be successful in the automotive industry.
Program Goals
- Practice safety by selecting appropriate attire, handling materials properly, and correctly using tools and equipment.
- Identify the careers available in the automotive technology field.
- Develop respect for rules, regulations, laws, competent work habits, and ethical conduct.
- Demonstrate practical decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Demonstrate familiarity with terminology, skills, materials, tools, and equipment used in automotive technology.
- Select, inspect, and maintain the proper tools and equipment for specific job performance.
- Demonstrate knowledge of when, how, and why to remove or replace parts.
- Demonstrate a strong foundation for furthering training in the field of automotive technology.
- 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 information on OTC 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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Automotive Technology (A.A.S.)
A.A.S. Degree: 63 Hours
Under the supervision of certified instructors experienced in the industry, students learn fundamentals of automotive systems design, operation, diagnosis and repair. Classroom concepts and theory are applied in the shop environment where troubleshooting, service procedures, estimating and customer relations are practiced. The automotive industry is changing and growing, with increasing emphasis on safety and electronics. Potential employers include automotive dealerships, independent repair shops, service stations, and product sales and service. The degree program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176. The Web address is https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/.
Automotive Technology Program Requirements – 48 Credit Hours
Automotive Technology Program Requirements – 48 Credit Hours
- AUM 110: Engine Repair
Engine Repair
- AUM 121: Engine Diagnosis and Repair
Engine Diagnosis and Repair
- AUM 135: Manual Drive Train & Axles
Manual Drive Train & Axles
- AUM 171: Electrical I
Electrical I
- AUM 175: Electrical II
Electrical II
- AUM 185: Heating and Air Conditioning
Heating and Air Conditioning
- AUM 210: Brakes
Brakes
- AUM 215: Steering and Suspension
Steering and Suspension
- AUM 221: Engine Performance I
Engine Performance I
- AUM 222: Engine Performance II
Engine Performance II
- AUM 233: Automatic Transmission and Trans Axle
Automatic Transmission and Trans Axle
- AUM 294: Adv Topics in Auto Industry
Adv Topics in Auto Industry
General Education Requirements – 15 Credit Hours
General Education Requirements – 15 Credit Hours
The Missouri Department of Higher Education has identified a common set of general education courses that have been adopted statewide. These courses are called the “CORE 42.” CORE 42 courses are guaranteed to transfer to any Missouri public college or university to satisfy general education requirements.
Courses in knowledge areas below, designated with the CORE 42 logo indicates courses in that area have been evaluated and provided a MOTR number for transfer to all Missouri public institutions of higher education.
Courses that do not have this designation may still transfer to public and private colleges and universities in Missouri and elsewhere, but students are encouraged to check the transfer equivalency website of the institution to which they plan to transfer to confirm.
Please refer to the MDHE Core Transfer Curriculum for detailed information on CORE 42 courses.
Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
Mathematical Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
- TEC 108: Applied Technical Mathematics
Applied Technical Mathematics
- MTH 105: Business Math
Business Math
- 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 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 101: Composition I
Composition I
or - ENG 100: Composition I With Support
Composition I With Support
- ENG 101: Composition I
- ENG 102: Composition II
Composition II
- ENG 150: Technical Writing
Technical Writing
Oral Communications – 3 Credit Hours
Oral Communications – 3 Credit Hours
- COM 100: Introduction to Communication
Introduction to Communication
- COM 105: Public Speaking
Public Speaking
- COM 200: Interpersonal Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Natural Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
Natural Sciences – 3 Credit Hours
- TES 140: Technical Physics
Technical Physics
- BIO 100: Life Science
Life Science
- BIO 105: Environmental Science
Environmental Science
- BIO 135: Nutrition for Living
Nutrition for Living
- BIO 160: General Biology I
General Biology I
- BCS 115: Essentials in Human Biology
Essentials in Human Biology
- BCS 132: Health Sciences Nutrition
Health Sciences Nutrition
- BCS 165: Human Anatomy
Human Anatomy
- BCS 210: Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
- CHM 101: Introductory Chemistry
Introductory Chemistry
- PHY 110: Introduction to Geology
Introduction to Geology
- PHY 105: Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Physics
- PHY 115: Introduction to Astronomy
Introduction to Astronomy
- PHY 120: General Physics I
General Physics I
- PHY 220: Physics Engrs & Scientists I
Physics Engrs & Scientists I
- CHM 160: General Chemistry I
General Chemistry I
and - CHM 161: General Chemistry I Lab
General Chemistry I Lab
- CHM 160: General Chemistry 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
Automotive Technology Certificate
Certificate: 32 Hours
Under the supervision of certified instructors experienced in the industry, students learn fundamentals of automotive systems design, operation, diagnosis and repair. Classroom concepts and theory are applied in the shop environment where troubleshooting, service procedures, estimating and customer relations are practiced. The automotive industry is changing and growing, with increasing emphasis on safety and electronics. Potential employers include automotive dealerships, independent repair shops, service stations, and product sales and service. The degree program is accredited by the ASE Education Foundation, 1503 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Suite 401, Leesburg, VA 20176. The Web address is https://www.aseeducationfoundation.org/.
Automotive Technology Certificate Requirements
Automotive Technology Certificate Requirements
- AUM 110: Engine Repair
Engine Repair
- AUM 121: Engine Diagnosis and Repair
Engine Diagnosis and Repair
- AUM 171: Electrical I
Electrical I
- AUM 175: Electrical II
Electrical II
- AUM 210: Brakes
Brakes
- AUM 215: Steering and Suspension
Steering and Suspension
- AUM 221: Engine Performance I
Engine Performance I
- AUM 222: Engine Performance II
Engine Performance II
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*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.