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Hello College Credit Plus Student!
Welcome to Central Ohio Technical College. It is our privilege to be a part of your educational journey. We are excited you have chosen to participate in Ohio’s College Credit Plus (CCP) program and are taking advantage of the opportunity to earn both high school and college credit giving you a jump start toward your future.
Admissions
Regular admission to a degree or certificate program is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level or passed the General Education Development (GED) test. COTC may also grant prior-learning credit for certain life and career experiences. New students must submit the free application for admission.
All students who apply are admitted to COTC, and students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid will automatically be considered for scholarships; there is no separate scholarship application to complete. Students who enroll for a minimum of six credit hours per semester in a degree or certificate program will be eligible for scholarships.
Military and Veteran Students
Learn what benefits await.
Military and Veteran students may have some additional benefits available.
Purpose/Learning Outcomes
The COTC fire science technical rescue program awards an Associate of Applied Science through an excellent curriculum designed to provide education and skills in technical rescue operations for those who are seasoned professionals and for those who are new to fire science and emergency medical services professions, wishing to specialize in technical rescue operations in fire and emergency services.
Fire Science Technical Rescue Learning Outcomes
At the completion of the plan of study, students with an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science Technical Rescue will be able to:
- Apply strategies, tactics and incident command/incident management skills to technical rescue emergency incidents.
- Application of management and leadership principles to fire department operations, interagency cooperation and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Development of skills and education for employment and advancement in fire and emergency services.
- Identify, examine and apply current and emerging concepts in technical rescue operations.
- Exhibit an understanding of basic principles of safety related to firefighter life safety initiatives and focusing on the need for cultural and behavioral change in fire and emergency services.
- Identify and demonstrate the knowledge/skills required for victim rescue and improved patient outcomes in a high-risk environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule an appointment?
Admissions
Admissions Representative
Students new or returning to COTC who have not yet
completed Online Orientation can schedule an
Admissions appointment online or
by emailing cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu
or call 740.366.9222.
Enrollment Navigator
Students who have completed Online Orientation and need help with
their next steps or registration for their first semester at
COTC/back at COTC will receive information about working with
their Enrollment Navigator via email. If you are unsure who your
Enrollment Navigator is and want to schedule an appointment you
can email cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu
or call 740.366.9222.
College Credit Plus
College Credit Plus applicants and students please visit the CCP webpage for more information or email ccp@mail.cotc.edu to request information or schedule an appointment.
Advising
Students can schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor by emailing cotcadvising@mail.cotc.edu or by calling 740.366.9222.
Student Success
Students can schedule an appointment with their assigned Success Coach online, by emailing cotcsuccess@mail.cotc.edu, or by calling 740.366.9222.
How do I know whether to schedule an appointment with Admissions, Academic Advising, or a Student Success Coach?
Admissions
Admissions assists new students and returning students, including College Credit Plus (CCP) students, with college and career pathway planning and helps students work through their enrollment steps, including registering for their first semester at COTC.
Academic Advising
All students at COTC are assigned an Academic Advisor after the start of their first semester to map academic and career goals, register for classes and help students stay on track to graduate.
Student Success Coaches
Success Coaches help students build academic and college-life skills to help prevent, prepare for and respond to common obstacles they may encounter in higher education. These skills include time management, learning styles, resource utilization, active notetaking, study skills, and many others. Success Coaches are assigned after a student registers for their first semester classes.
When do I connect with the Student Records Office?
Students should connect with Records for assistance with the following:
- Requesting a COTC transcript
- Submitting an official transcript to become enrolled as a student at COTC
- Providing proof of residency
Judy Stansbury
Judy Stansbury is a former manager of COTC’s human services program. After retiring, she established an endowed scholarship to benefit graduates of COTC who are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Mascot
TechCare Catalyst
Introducing TC
Introduced in 2024, TechCare Catalyst is the official mascot for Central Ohio Technical College. Affectionately known as TC, the mascot is a physical manifestation and reflection of COTC’s mission and values.
The story of our mascot begins with identifying who COTC is and what we do. Our mission is to meet the technical education and training needs of students and employers in the area. We value ourselves on being all of the following: