Ozarks Technical Community College, Springfield, Missouri

Overview of Ozarks Technical Community College Programs

The attached document is an excerpt from the Missouri Career Education Program Directory (dated May 19, 2025), listing career and technical education programs at Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) in Springfield, Missouri. It details Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degrees and certificate programs, organized by broad categories with corresponding CIP codes (Classification of Instructional Programs). These programs focus on practical, workforce-oriented training in agriculture, business, health, human services, and skilled trades.

OTC offers a diverse range of programs designed for direct entry into high-demand careers. The directory emphasizes the Skilled Technical Sciences category, which includes many hands-on construction and industrial trades.

Key Categories and Programs

Agricultural Education (0107): AAS and certificates in Agricultural Production Operations (01.0301) and Applied Horticulture (01.0601).
Business Education (0207): AAS in Accounting Technology (52.0302), Administrative Assistant (52.0401), Computer Programming (11.0201), and Computer Systems Networking (11.0901); certificates add Medical Administrative Assistant and Web/Multimedia Management.
Marketing Education (0407): AAS and certificate in Marketing/Marketing Management (52.1401).
Health Sciences (0507): Extensive AAS offerings, including Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician, Dental Assisting/Hygiene, EMT Paramedic, Health Information Technology, Occupational/Physical Therapist Assistant, Registered Nursing, Respiratory Care, and Surgical Technology; certificates in select areas like LPN and Nursing Assistant.
Occupational Family Consumer Sciences & Human Services (0707): AAS in Child Care Management (19.0708), Culinary Arts (12.0503), and Restaurant/Catering Management (12.0504); certificates include Baking/Pastry Arts.
Skilled Technical Sciences (0807): The largest category with broad trade-focused training. AAS degrees include: Aeronautics/Aviation, Autobody/Collision Repair, Automotive Mechanics, Carpentry/Carpenter (46.0201), Commercial Art, Computer Technology, Construction Trades General (46.0000), Diesel Mechanics, Drafting/Design, Electrical Installation/Electrician, Fire Science, HVAC/R, Industrial Maintenance, Machine Tool Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Prepress/Digital Imaging, and Welding. Certificates overlap many of these and add areas like Airframe Mechanics, Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology, Fire Prevention, Plumbing Technology (46.0503), and Radio/TV Broadcasting.

Highlight: Carpentry Program

The directory explicitly lists an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Carpentry/Carpenter (CIP code 46.0201) under the Skilled Technical Sciences category. This places it alongside related construction trades like Construction Trades General (46.0000), Electrical Installation (46.0301), Electrician (46.0302), and Plumbing (in certificates).

This program aligns with hands-on training for residential and commercial carpentry roles, including framing, finishing, and related skills. It fits within OTC’s broader emphasis on construction and building trades.

Current Status Note: As of January 2026, OTC’s official website and catalog do not list a standalone “Carpentry” AAS degree. Instead, carpentry training is integrated into the Construction Technology AAS (60-62 credit hours) and Construction Technology Certificate programs. These include dedicated courses such as:

Construction Carpentry I (floor, wall, ceiling framing).
Construction Carpentry II (roof systems).
Construction Trim Carpentry (interior finishing, doors, etc.).

OTC also offers an Apprenticeship Skilled Trades AAS with a Carpenters Journeyman option, aimed at journey-level workers combining on-the-job training with general education.

The directory entry may reflect an older classification or a program evolution into the broader Construction Technology framework.

Does the Carpentry Program Use the NCCER Curriculum?

The provided directory document does not mention any specific curriculum, including NCCER (National Center for Construction Education and Research), for the Carpentry program or any other trades.

Current OTC program descriptions, course catalogs, and website details also do not reference NCCER. NCCER is a standardized, industry-recognized curriculum commonly used in some U.S. construction programs (especially non-union or certain vocational settings), but there is no indication that OTC adopts it for carpentry, construction technology, or apprenticeship tracks. OTC’s programs appear to use custom or locally developed curricula focused on regional employer needs, with emphasis on practical skills and apprenticeship pathways (potentially aligned with union standards for the journeyman option).

For the most accurate and up-to-date details on the program (including curriculum specifics), contact the provided representative: Dr. Tracy McGrady Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Email: mcgradyt@otc.edu Phone: (417) 447-8152 Or visit http://www.otc.edu/ for the latest catalog.