Explore All Degrees and Certificates
COTC offers multiple pathways to career success.
Choose from 50+ degree and certificate options that fit your goals and your timeline.
Bachelor’s Degree
A bachelor’s degree requires completion of at least 120 credit hours.
- Bachelor of Applied Science: Prepares students for employment or advancement in a specific career with more in-depth knowledge and practical application of skills.
Associate Degree
An associate degree requires completion of at least 60 semester credit hours (two years of full-time enrollment). COTC offers three types of associate degrees:
- Associate of Arts and Associate of Science: Complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree and transfer to any public four-year university in Ohio.
- Associate of Applied Business and Associate of Applied Science: Prepare students for immediate employment after graduation with a specific career focus, and in many cases, can also transfer to a four-year university.
- Associate of Technical Studies: A customized degree designed by the student with guidance and approval by COTC.
Some associate degrees also allow students to choose a major. A major is an area of specialization within an associate degree.
Certificate
COTC also offers two certificate options for students, which can be completed in as little as one semester or up to one year. Most credit hours earned for a certificate also apply toward the completion of an associate degree at COTC.
- Short-Term Certificate: An award for the completion of less than 30 semester credit hours for a specific career.
- One-Year Certificate: An award for the completion of 30 semester credit hours or more for a specific career.
Workforce Training
Workforce training programs provide job skills training and preparation for industry certifications, if applicable, but do not grant college credit. Upon completion, students are ready for immediate employment in a specific career.
Plans of Study
All academic certificates and degrees at COTC have a plan of study that outline what courses need to be taken. Plans of study are reviewed annually and are updated as-needed to remain current and in line with industry standards, the job market and to meet regulatory/accreditation requirements.
Students who wish to use financial aid must be certificate or degree seeking and be enrolled in a plan of study to use financial aid.
Online Campus
Welcome to the Online Campus for Central Ohio Technical College!
At COTC, we are proud of our commitment to supporting our students in a number of ways. One of the ways we do this is by offering a variety of classes that allow students to study WHEN they want, WHERE they want and in a format that works best for them. We recognize that for many of today’s learners, “traditional” college courses just aren’t an option… we invite you to explore what makes COTC’s online campus an affordable, accessible and exciting place to start or continue your education!
Syllabus Archive
This system can be used to search for publicly accessible course syllabi from past and current semesters.
Click the magnifying glass icon in the upper right corner to begin your search. You can also use the advanced search features in the left-hand column to narrow your search by program area, timeframe, modality or other options. Click “+Advanced” to see additional options. Click on the title of any course to see the course syllabus.
Teaching and Learning
At Central Ohio Technical College, we strive to build and maintain high-quality educational experiences for a wide variety of learners. That’s why we are committed to providing a range of academic programs that are both challenging and engaging. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to helping students achieve their goals, whether that means transferring to a four-year university or entering the workforce with the skills and knowledge needed for success. Our faculty are experts in their fields AND trained educators.