Take Your Education to the Next Level
Advance your academic journey at Ozarks Tech! This program organizes honors requirements into a clear pathway. As an honors student at Ozarks Tech, you can enjoy benefits like:
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Scholarship opportunities
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Lasting connections with like-minded students and instructors
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Honors credits that transfer to many universities
You can complete honors courses with any Ozarks Tech degree. To complete the program, you’ll need to earn a “B” or higher in all honors courses. You must also maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in Ozarks Tech courses.
When you graduate as an honors student, you’ll leave Ozarks Tech with strong academic skills and a network of people who encourage your success. Join a community that helps you grow and reach your goals.
Program Information
View our accreditation information, find program contacts 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.
Find Your Community
Getting involved is a great way to build connections and find your community on campus. With a variety of clubs and organizations and campus events it’s easy to find your people.
Thinking about earning your bachelor’s degree?
After you complete your program, you may continue your education at a four-year institution. Get connected with resources to help you plan your courses for transferring. Bear in mind:
- Admission requirements vary
- Credits may transfer on a course-by-course basis
Course Information
Discover overview information, course sequences and specific course descriptions. Or, view the full catalog to see all the details.
Honors Studies Certificate of Specialization
Certificate of Specialization: 15 Hours
The Honors Studies Certificate of Specialization is an interdisciplinary honors educational experience including honors coursework and service learning requirements as well as opportunities for individualized or learner-directed education, peer and instructor collaboration, and enhanced or additional learning environments and occurrences. This certificate is designed for academically motivated high-achieving students who act in a respectful and responsible manner that desire individualized or learner-directed experiences with a community of scholars seeking educational opportunities that are broader, deeper, unique, or more complex than comparable learning experiences.
Certificate of Specialization in Honors Requirements – 3 Credit Hours
Certificate of Specialization in Honors Requirements – 3 Credit Hours
- HON 101: Honors Seminar
Honors Seminar
The Honors Seminar engages a community of learners in creative and critical thinking and emphasizes analytical and communication skills as essential components to the course. Such a community of learners are supportive, inquisitive, active, and service-oriented. This course provides an intellectual and interdisciplinary exchange between students and faculty. The Honors Seminar exposes the student to the “life of the mind” that characterizes the OTC Honors Program.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Honors Program.
Honors Electives – 12 Credit Hours
Honors Electives – 12 Credit Hours
- HON 290: Honors Service Learning or complete an OTC course with a Service-Learning component.
Honors Service Learning
This course is designed tofulfill the service learning requirements of the OTC Honors Program. Students willengage in a 30 hour service partnership/project with a community non-profit agency.As a part ofthis partnership/project the student willmeet with the instructor to select an organization, present progress reports,research andimplement civic engagement and communication principles, andcreate a final completionpaper/presentation.
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the Honors Program. - Any Honors course with HON prefix or HON section or contracted through the Honor’s Office.
Locations Offered:
Some options available online.
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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.