The Associate of Arts in Teacher Education Program is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to earn a bachelor’s degree and certification to teach levels PK-12. Teachers shape the future of society by educating its children. The knowledge teachers impart empowers children as they grow. Students with a love of learning and a passion for education should consider this program. The A.A. program gives students significant freedom to create their course schedules, so they can focus on the subjects they want to teach. The program offers students twelve emphasis options covering a variety of subjects and age ranges. These emphasis options are direct academic pathways toward designated teaching certificates. Students should contact the intended transfer institution to ensure they are taking the right courses and maintaining GPA standards for their desired teaching certificate.

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.