By seeking and maintaining accreditation with the following agencies, OTC ensures we are fulfilling our mission of providing high quality learning opportunities for our students.
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 logo below. Our next comprehensive evaluation will be in 2030-2031.
For more information please contact the Higher Learning Commission:
https://www.hlcommission.org
info@hlcommission.org
230 S LaSalle St #7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
800.621.7440 / 312.263.0456
| OTC Program | Acronymn | Accrediting Body | Current Status |
|---|
OTC Program | Acronymn | Accrediting Body | Current Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Associate of Science – Nursing Complete – ACEN | ASN | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) | Full Accreditation. Next visit will be during the Fall 2031 semester. |
| Associate of Science – Nursing Direct Entry – ACEN | ASN | Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) | Full Accreditation. Next visit will be during the Fall 2031 semester. |
| Associate of Science – Nursing Complete – Missouri State Board of Nursing | ASN | Missouri State Board of Nursing | Full approval of the Board. Next visit during the Fall 2024 semester. |
| Associate of Science – Nursing Direct Entry – Missouri State Board of Nursing | ASN | Missouri State Board of Nursing | The program has provisional approval. |
| Automotive Collision Repair | ABR | ASE Education Foundation | Master-Level Accreditation expires June 1, 2028. The next site visit will be during the 2027-2028 academic year. |
| Automotive Technology | AUM | ASE Education Foundation | Master-Level Accreditation expires June 1, 2028. The next site visit will be during the 2027-2028 academic year. |
| Construction Technology | CST | The Association of Technology, Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) | Continued Accreditation until 2029. A progress update is due in 2025. |
| Culinary Arts | CUL | American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, Inc. Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC) | Accreditation with Exemplary Status expires 12.31.2026. Next visit will be during the Fall 2026 semester. |
