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Engineering

Earn Transferable Credits and Find Your Specialty.

See How You Can Afford It

2 Yrs. 62 Credit Hours
4 Semesters

$11,736 – $15,704*

Gain New Skills for a Current Role.

See How You Can Afford It

1 Yrs. 30 credit hours

2 semesters

$5,6340 to $7,554*

Earn Transferable Credits and Find Your Specialty.

See How You Can Afford It

2 Yrs. 62 Credit Hours
4 Semesters

$11,736 – $15,704*

Gain New Skills for a Current Role.

See How You Can Afford It

1 Yrs. 30 credit hours

2 semesters

$5,6340 to $7,554*

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Connections

Small class sizes allow you to build strong relationships with your instructors and classmates.

Flexible
Options

Choose from four different degree pathways to best meet your goals.

Smooth
Transfer

Meet general education requirements for entry into engineering programs at four-year institutions.

Hands-On Learning That Transfers

Launch your path to a bachelor’s in engineering at Ozarks Tech! Engineering turns scientific discoveries into everyday solutions. If you have an interest in design, math or science, engineering may be the career for you! Choose from four associate degree options or an engineering certificate to best meet your career goals:

  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • General Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering Certificate

General Engineering gives you a broad view of topics to explore and find your specialty. Already sure of your pathway? Complete a specialized degree in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering. Or, complete the certificate to gain new skills for a current role.

Your courses meet requirements to transfer into several accredited institutions. Stay close to home through the Missouri S&T co-op program at Missouri State and S&T Rolla – or take your credits wherever your dream takes you.

Program Information

View our accreditation information and learn more about how to apply 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.

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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Thinking about earning your bachelor’s degree?

After your A.S., you may continue your education at a four-year institution. Bear in mind:

  • Admission requirements vary
  • Credits transfer on a course-by-course basis

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Course Information

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Engineering: Civil (A.S.)

A.S. Degree: 63 Hours

The Associate of Science degree in Engineering incorporates the essential course work for the first two years of study in any engineering field. Some of the course requirements vary within the engineering departments cooperating in this program. In such cases, students will need to consult with the advisor as to the appropriate class for a particular engineering major. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure transferability of courses.

Engineering: Civil Program Requirements – 15 Credit Hours

Engineering: Civil Program Requirements – 15 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 48 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 48 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 – 16 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences – 16 Credit Hours

Written/Oral Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Written/Oral Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours

Take one Civics course (HST 120, or HST 130, or PLS 101) and one Economics course (ECO 270 or ECO 275).

Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives – 6 Credit Hours

Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives – 6 Credit Hours

The 6 credit hours from this category should be based on the program of study requirements at the 4-year transfer institution

Natural Sciences – 14 Credit Hours

Natural Sciences – 14 Credit Hours

Engineering: Electrical (A.S.)

A.S. Degree: 62 Hours

The Associate of Science degree in Engineering incorporates the essential course work for the first two years of study in any engineering field. Some of the course requirements vary within the engineering departments cooperating in this program. In such cases, students will need to consult with the advisor as to the appropriate class for a particular engineering major. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure transferability of courses.

Engineering: Electrical Program Requirements – 12 Credit Hours

Engineering: Electrical Program Requirements – 12 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 50 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 50 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 – 19 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences – 19 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours

Take one Civics course (HST 120, or HST 130, or PLS 101) and one Economics course (ECO 270 or ECO 275).

Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives – 6 Credit Hours

Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives – 6 Credit Hours

The 6 credit hours from this category should be based on the program of study requirements at the 4-year transfer institution

Natural Sciences – 10 Credit Hours

Natural Sciences – 10 Credit Hours

Engineering: General (A.S.)

A.S. Degree: 62 Hours

The Associate of Science degree in Engineering incorporates the essential course work for the first two years of study in any engineering field. Some of the course requirements vary within the engineering departments cooperating in this program. In such cases, students will need to consult with the advisor as to the appropriate class for a particular engineering major. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure transferability of courses.

Engineering: General Program Requirements – 18 Credit Hours

Engineering: General Program Requirements – 18 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 44 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 44 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 – 16 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences – 16 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Written Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Oral Communication – 3 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours

Take one Civics course (HST 120, or HST 130, or PLS 101) and one Economics course (ECO 270 or ECO 275).

Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives – 6 Credit Hours

Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives – 6 Credit Hours

The 6 credit hours from this category should be based on the program of study requirements at the 4-year transfer institution

Natural Sciences – 10 Credit Hours

Natural Sciences – 10 Credit Hours

Engineering: Mechanical (A.S.)

A.S. Degree: 63 Hours

The Associate of Science degree in Engineering incorporates the essential course work for the first two years of study in any engineering field. Some of the course requirements vary within the engineering departments cooperating in this program. In such cases, students will need to consult with the advisor as to the appropriate class for a particular engineering major. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure transferability of courses.

Engineering: Mechanical Program Requirements – 16 Credit Hours

Engineering: Mechanical Program Requirements – 16 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 47 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 47 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 – 19 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences – 19 Credit Hours

Written/Oral Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Written/Oral Communication – 6 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours

Choose one Civics course (HST 120, or HST 130, or PLS 101) and one Economics course (ECO 270 or ECO 275).

Humanities and Fine Arts – 3 Credit Hours

Humanities and Fine Arts – 3 Credit Hours

Choose one Literature course.

Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective – 3 Credit Hours

Humanities and Fine Arts/Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective – 3 Credit Hours

The remaining 3 credits should be based on the program of study requirements at the 4-year transfer institution.

Natural Sciences – 10 Credit Hours

Natural Sciences – 10 Credit Hours

Freshman Engineering Certificate

Certificate: 30 hours

The Certificate in Engineering incorporates the essential course work for the first year of study in any engineering field. Some of the course requirements vary within the engineering departments cooperating in this program. In such cases, students will need to consult with the advisor as to the appropriate class for a particular engineering major. Students should consult with their faculty advisor and the institution to which they intend to transfer to ensure transferability of courses.

Engineering Certificate Program Specific Course – 1 Credit Hour

Engineering Certificate Program Specific Course – 1 Credit Hour

General Education Requirements – 29 Credit Hours

General Education Requirements – 29 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 – 10 Credit Hours

Mathematical Sciences – 10 Credit Hours

Written Communications – 3 Credit Hours

Written Communications – 3 Credit Hours

Natural Sciences – 10 Credit Hours

Natural Sciences – 10 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours

Social and Behavioral Sciences – 6 Credit Hours

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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.

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