COTC offers some career-ready associate degrees and certificates in full* at the Knox campus through a combination of in-person and remote learning, including courses that are delivered online, via Zoom or in our video-connected classrooms.

Individual general education courses for COTC’s 50+ programs or transfer-friendly credit to other state universities are also available.

*While we make every effort to run the following programs in full at the Knox campus, some courses and/or programs may be canceled due to low enrollment.

Career-Ready Associate Degrees

Gain the skills for a new career or career advancement with an associate degree:

• Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) to Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) (autumn semester)

Career-Ready Certificates

Gain the job skills for a career in one or two semesters. COTC certificates also count toward an associate degree, helping students advance on a long-term career path with a short-term commitment:

Healthcare: 

• Electrocardiograph Technician Certificate (autumn semester)
• Patient Care Technician Certificate (autumn semester)
• Phlebotomy Certificate (summer semester)

Nursing:

• Practical Nursing Certificate (summer semester)
• State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Certificate (autumn and spring semesters)