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OTA Applications Due March 1st, 2023

Would you be excited to…
help a child with balance and coordination problems to play on playground equipment because of occupational intervention? …provide home modifications to a mother with a recent spinal cord injury so she can go home and return to her role as a mom? …help an elderly person remain in his/her home by providing adaptive equipment to ensure safety and independence?

The Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC) Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Program offered through MACC prepares students to work under the supervision of Registered Occupational Therapists. Assistants work with people of all ages who, because of physical, developmental, social or emotional deficits need specialized assistance to lead independent, productive and satisfying lives.

The MHPC Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), located at 6116 Executive Boulevard, Suite 200, North Bethesda, MD 20852-4929. ACOTE’s telephone number c/o AOTA is (301) 652-AOTA and its Web address is www.acoteonline.org. Graduates of the program will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the Occupational Therapy Assistant administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). After successful completion of this exam, the individual will be a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA).

The AAS in Occupational Therapy Assistant is a one-plus-one degree program which prepares students to practice as a certified occupational therapy assistant (COTA) after meeting certification and state licensure standards. Moberly Area Community College is one of three colleges in the Missouri Health Professions Consortium (MHPC) currently selected to offer the hybrid program coordinated through State Fair Community College. MACC will offer and enroll students in the general education coursework; sophomore level (professional level) coursework will be taught to MACC students at a classroom located on the Columbia campus. 

For more information on the MHPC OTA program visit the MHPC website at: https://mhpc.sfccmo.edu/ota/

Program Outcomes
When students complete an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) degree at MACC they will be able to: AAS-OTA-program-outcomes. This is our program promise.

September 18-24 is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

Missouri Governor Parson proclaims September 18-24, 2022, to be National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week. What is National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week? AEFL raises public awareness about the need for and value of adult education and family literacy. Its goal is to increase financial and societal support for access to basic education programs for U.S. adults with low literacy, numeracy, and digital skills. Advocates across the country use this opportunity to elevate adult education and family literacy nationwide with policymakers, the media, and the community.

Learn more about MACC’s Adult Education & Literacy (AEL) program.

AA – Business

Associate of Arts – Business
(Effective UG22)

The Associate of Arts degree with an emphasis in Business is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university and major in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Marketing, and Management. Suggested coursework under the business emphasis will cover topics in accounting, marketing, economics, business law, human resources, and management. Careers related to business include but are not limited to accountancy, banking, sales, human resources, retail, and finance.

Transferring Credit

Transfer Credit to Other Institutions

Career Information

MyPlan
Occupational Outlook Handbook
CollegeBoard

Academic Map

Business Degree Map

Math Pathways Chart

This academic map is based upon the AA degree requirements as outlined in the academic catalog. In order for you to graduate in two years, specific courses and other requirements (e.g. prerequisites) must be met in a timely manner. It is important that you, when possible and appropriate, enroll in any needed developmental coursework during the first semester(s) of enrollment. Additionally, enrolling for courses during the summer session is an option and can reduce your regular course load and allow you to stay on track to graduate in two years. Finally, keep in mind this map does not substitute for academic advisement. If you have questions, see your advisor and refer to the MACC website for current information.

This academic map is not a contract, either expressed or implied, between MACC and the student, but represents a flexible program of the current curriculum which may be altered from time to time to meet the academic objectives of the college. MACC specifically reserves the right to modify, delete, or add to any academic map at any time within the student’s period of study at the college.

Degree Requirements

Complete all three courses – 9 hours required

LAL101

Composition I*

3

LAL102

Composition II

3

SPK101

Public Speaking

3

*If a student does not place directly into LAL101 Composition I, optional pathways are available based on placement.

**English (LAL) courses with numbers from 000-099 do not satisfy the AA degree requirements.

Complete a minimum of one course*

MTH140

Precalculus Algebra

3

MTH142

Quantitative Reasoning

3

MTH150

Precalculus

5

MTH160

Elementary Statistics

3

MTH190

Calculus for Business and Life Sciences

3

MTH201

Analytic Geometry & Calculus I

5

*If a student does not place directly into one of the required courses above, optional Math Pathways are available based on placement.

**Math (MTH) courses with numbers from 000-099 as well as MTH100 (counts as AA elective credit) do not satisfy the AA degree requirements.

***Please see your advisor regarding the appropriate math course for your degree and transfer institution.

Complete a minimum of three courses from two disciplines – 9 hours required

One of the following courses is required to fulfill the state’s history/Constitution (civics) requirement:

HST105

American History to 1865

3

HST105H (Honors)

American History to 1865

3

HST106

American History from 1865

3

HST106H (Honors)

American History from 1865

3

PSC105

Introduction to American Government

3

 

The remaining six hours must be selected from the following:

ECN101

Macroeconomics

3

ECN102

Microeconomics

3

GEO101

World Geography I

3

HST105

American History to 1865

3

HST105H (Honors)

American History to 1865

3

HST106

American History from 1865

3

HST106H (Honors)

American History from 1865

3

HST150

African American History I

3

HST151

African American History II

3

PSC105

Introduction to American Government

3

PSC150

International Relations

3

PSY101

General Psychology

3

PSY205

Human Lifespan Development

3

SOC101

Sociology

3

SOC101H (Honors)

Sociology

3

SOC150

Intro. to Criminal Justice Systems

3

SOC205

Social Problems

3

Complete a minimum of two courses from two disciplines with at least one course with a lab component – 7 hours required

AGR141

Plant Science w/ Lab

4

BIO101

Biology w/ Lab

4

BIO105

Introductory Conservation Biology

3

BIO105H (Honors)

Introductory Conservation Biology

3

BIO150

General Zoology w/ Lab

5

BIO151

Introductory Plant Biology w/ Lab

4

BIO155

General Biology for Majors I w/ Lab

4

BIO205

Human Anatomy w/ Lab

4

BIO209

Physiology w/ Lab

4

PHY101

Foundations of Physical Science w/ Lab

4

PHY120

Foundations of Chemistry w/ Lab

4

PHY121

General Chemistry I w/ Lab

5

PHY125

Foundations of Physics w/ Lab

4

PHY140

Soil Science w/ Lab

4

PHY160

Earth Science

3

PHY162

Introduction to Astronomy

3

PHY163

Geology w/ Lab

4

PHY164

Atmospheric Science

3

PHY181

General Physics I w/ Lab

5

PHY201

Engineering Physics I w/ Lab

5

Complete a minimum of three courses from two disciplines – 9 hours required

ART101

Art Survey & Appreciation I

3

ART102

Art Survey & Appreciation II

3

ART110

Drawing & Composition I1

3

ART124

Beginning Sculpture1

3

ART201

Painting I1

3

ART205

Ceramics I1

3

DRM120

Theater Appreciation

3

DRM150

Acting I1

3

DRM160

Children’s Theatre

3

DRM165

Stage Makeup1

3

DRM215

Directing1

3

FLN101

Elementary Spanish

5

FLN102

Intermediate Spanish

5

FLN111

Elementary French

5

FLN112

Intermediate French

5

FLN121

Elementary Arabic

5

FLN122

Intermediate Arabic

5

HST101

Western Civilization I

3

HST102

Western Civilization II

3

LAL115

Introduction to Fiction Writing1

3

LAL116

Introduction to Poetry Writing1

3

LAL117

Introduction to Creative Nonfiction1

3

LAL120

American Lit. Survey to 1870

3

LAL121

American Lit. Survey from 1870

3

LAL125

African-American Literature

3

LAL125H (Honors)

African-American Literature

3

LAL150

English Lit. Survey to 1750

3

LAL151

English Lit. Survey from 1750 to Pres.

3

LAL151H (Honors)

English Lit. Survey from 1750 to Pres.

3

LAL153

Intro. to Contemporary Literature

3

LAL160

Introduction to Film Studies

3

LAL210

A Survey of World Literature I

3

LAL211

A Survey of World Literature II

3

LAL250

History & Dev. of the Short Story

3

LAL255

Women’s Literature

3

LAL265

Shakespeare

3

LAL275

Classical Mythology

3

MUS101

Fundamentals of Music

3

MUS102

Music Appreciation

3

MUS103

History of Rock & Roll

3

MUS105

Music of America

3

MUS106

Music History I

3

MUS107

Music History II

3

MUS130

MACC Singers I1

1

MUS131

MACC Singers II1

1

MUS137

MACC Concert Band I1

1

MUS205

World Music

3

MUS230

MACC Singers III1

1

PHI150

Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHI150H (Honors)

Introduction to Philosophy

3

PHI151

Introduction to Logic

3

PHI152

Introduction to Ethics

3

PHI251

Religions of the World

3

PHI252

Hebrew Bible

3

PHI253

Early Christian Sacred Texts

3

1There is a limit of three (3) credit hours of Performance (PERF) courses that can be applied to the Humanities & Fine Arts Knowledge Area and to the total CORE 42.

Complete up to 5 credit hours

Students must select courses identified as Core42 to fulfill any remaining hours in the core transfer curriculum.

Complete 18 Hours of Electives

Suggested Business Electives

ACC101: Elementary Accounting I**      
ACC102: Elementary Accounting II**     
ACC110: Personal Finance        

BUS100: Introduction to Business           
BUS112: Principles of Management             
BUS113: Human Resource Management
BUS120: Business Law
BUS150: Business Communication

ECN101: Macroeconomics
ECN102: Microeconomics

MKT105: Principles of Marketing

MTH160: Elementary Statistics
MTH190: Calculus for Business and Life Sciences

**If a student completes ACC101, it is highly recommended that they complete ACC102 with MACC to ensure ease of transfer.  For further information, please see your advisor and contact the institution to which you plan to transfer.

Additional Elective Options

• Any course with the following prefixes will be accepted as electives within the Associate of Arts degree:

     AGR                        EGN                       LAL*                    PSC

     ARC                         FLN                       MS                       PSY

     ART                         GEO                      MTH*                  RXP

     BIO                          GLS                       MUS                     SOC

     DRM                       HST                       PHI                       SPK

     EDU                         JRN                        PHY

(*LAL and MTH courses with numbers from 000-099 are developmental and do not serve as electives.)

• Career and technical courses accepted as electives in MACC’s AA degree program include the following:

ACC101: Elementary Accounting I
ACC102: Elementary Accounting II
ACC110: Personal Finance
All AGR (Agriculture Courses)
BHS100: Introduction to Behavioral Health Support
BUS100: Introduction to Business
BUS112: Principles of Management
BUS113: Human Relations in Management
BUS120: Business Law
BUS150: Business Communication
ECN101: Macroeconomics
ECN102: Microeconomics
HSC120: Health and Hygiene
HSC121: First Aid
HSC171: Medical Terminology
ITC (All ITC except ITC281, ITC282, ITC283, ITC295 & ITC299)
MKT105: Principles of Marketing
PED101, 102, 203, 204: Life Sports
PED140: Methods and Techniques of Officiating I
PED141, 142, 241, 242: Varsity Sports/Basketball
PED150: Coaching Basketball
PED201: Introduction to Physical Education

Additional Graduation Requirement
Missouri law, included in Senate Bill 807, requires every college student pursuing an associate’s or bachelor’s degree at a public institution to pass the Missouri Higher Education Civics Achievement Examination with at least a 70 percent to graduate. The rule will apply to the incoming class of first-time college students in the fall of 2019 and all students thereafter.