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Strengthen Your Problem-Solving Power
Earn a degree in mathematics and open the door to many careers. Math courses don’t only teach you how to solve formulas. Develop skills to analyze and explain information with clarity. These skills are useful in many areas – from designing bridges to studying health data or improving business plans. Your courses will help you build confidence in:
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Solving real-world problems
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Finding and connecting patterns
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Understanding and explaining data
Meet transfer requirements for a bachelor’s degree in math or a related field. Plus, flexible course options make it easy to explore your interests within the discipline. Whether your analyzing data or driving innovation, a math degree can open doors to a wide range of careers.
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.
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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Mathematics (A.S.)
A.S. Degree: 60 Hours
Location: Springfield Campus
The Associate of Science in Mathematics develops a pathway for students who plan to transfer and complete a Bachelor of Science in mathematics or related field at a four-year institution. The degree requirements allow students more flexibility in course selection allowing them to focus on their discipline specific requirements.
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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.