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COTC Receives Military Friendly Designation from State of Ohio
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On Nov. 8, Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) Chancellor Randy Gardner named the latest group of Ohio colleges and universities designated as Collegiate Purple Star campuses for their efforts to support students with military backgrounds. Central ...

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COTC Celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week® (Photo Gallery)

National Radiologic Technology Week® (NRTW) 2022 is Nov. 6-12. Created by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists in 1979, this weeklong event is celebrated each year during the week of Nov. 8, the day that German physicist Wilhelm Conrad Roentge ...

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Semiconductor Manufacturing

The semiconductor manufacturing certificate introduces you to how semiconductor wafers are manufactured and processed to become an integrated circuit used in a variety of industries.  ...

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Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineering Technology

The semiconductor manufacturing technology degree introduces you to how semiconductor wafers are manufactured and processed to become an integrated circuit used in a variety of industries.  ...

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COTC to offer more than $1.2 million in new scholarships for healthcare students

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) was recently awarded $612,039.96 in Choose Ohio First (COF) funding from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The funding will be used to provide scholarships to students in the college’s nursing and allied health ...

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COTC to partner with Heath-Newark-Licking County Port Authority and Neurxstem to offer students unique cleanroom lab experience

Advanced manufacturing environments to produce products such as semiconductor integrated circuits (‘chips’), ultrathin wafer films, microsensors, etc., require extremely clean environments to avoid contamination. ...

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COTC on NBC4's Daytime Columbus
COTC on NBC4's Daytime Columbus

COTC President John Berry, PhD, sat down with NBC4's Daytime Columbus to share how the college is preparing students for the workforce of tomorrow. Watch the segment now. ...

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COTC Recognizes Alumni Award Recipients
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Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented three alumni awards to graduates who demonstrated remarkable achievements in their careers and have used their success to influence future generations of entrepreneurs, healthcare employees and public safety ...

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Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission approves COTC’s POBT program at Coshocton

We are excited to offer the Peace Officer Basic Training program in Coshocton to benefit the residents of Coshocton and neighboring counties. ...

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Economic Value of COTC on the COTC Enrollment Area

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) creates value in many ways. The college plays a key role in helping students increase their employability and achieve their individual potential. The college supports a variety of industries in the COTC enrollment are ...

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Mother and Daughter Earn Same COTC Degree 20 Years Apart
Lora Smith stands next to Lydia Smith who is holding her COTC diploma after just walking across the stage at COTC's commencement ceremony in December 2022.

In 2002, an expectant Lora Smith crossed the stage to receive an associate degree in surgical technology at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). These days the associate professor sits amongst the college’s faculty watching “her kids” in the surgical te ...

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Associate of Arts
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If you are considering a career in the arts, we recommend pursuing an Associate of Arts degree to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Arts degree requires completion of more arts and humanities courses, such as English an ...

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Associate of Science
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If you are considering a career in math, science or a STEM field, we recommend pursuing an Associate of Science degree to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Science degree requires completion of more math and science cou ...

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Donor Spotlight: Judy Stansbury
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Judy Stansbury has dedicated her life to serving others. Her decades-long career as a social worker gave her the opportunity to work with vulnerable populations including children, new mothers, survivors of domestic violence and senior citizens in a varie ...

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Semiconductor Careers
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Get the Training and Knowledge You Need at COTC In collaboration with   Central Ohio’s emergence as a semiconductor hub, fueled by Intel’s arrival, presents an exciting opportunity for people of all backgrounds aspiring to pursue a career in this rapidly ...

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One-Touch Multimedia Studio

COTC is pleased to announce the opening of our new state-of-the-art multimedia studio, housed in the Teaching and Learning Center. This high-tech studio is available to faculty, staff and students for creating video and audio productions. This soundproof ...

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2023-2024 Plans of Study

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Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Short-Term Certificate

Autumn Semester DNTL-101 *# EFDA 1 4   Total 4 Spring Semester DNTL-102 *# EFDA 2 4   Total 4 Total Hours Required Total Credit Hours Required for this Certificate:  8 ​Helpful Information * Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course descripti ...

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Semiconductor Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Central Ohio’s emergence as a semiconductor hub, fueled by the arrival of Intel in Licking County, presents an exciting opportunity for people of all backgrounds aspiring to pursue a career in this rapidly evolving industry. As the community continues to ...

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Group Tours
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This is the best way for students to learn and experience what our school is all about. Schedule a group tour at any of our four campuses! Schedule Tour ...

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June (Annie) Carpenter, EdD, RN

EdD, Education and Leadership in Healthcare, 2019 MSN, University of Phoenix, 2009 BSN, University of Phoenix, 2007 AAS, Nursing, Ohio University, 1994 ...

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Alissa McConnell, MSN, RN

MSN, Chamberlain University, 2023 BSN, Muskingum University, 2020 AAS, Nursing Technology, COTC, 2015 ...

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Tyler Richards, DHA, RRT, RCP

DHA, Respiratory Therapy, Virginia University Lynchburg, 2023 MBA, Healthcare Management, Western Governors University, 2011 BAS, Respiratory Therapy, Siena Heights University, 2007 ...

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Supply Chain Management Technology

Central Ohio has become a major distribution hub for multiple large businesses, including Amazon, FedEx, Kohls, Intel and other suppliers/manufacturers. In order to prepare graduates for the logistics and supply chain management environment, COTC has deve ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I complete the supply chain management program? COTC offers both a one-year certificate and an associate degree in supply chain management. The associate degree can be completed in two years for students who take classes full time. Student ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take classes online or face-to-face? The IT Specialist short-term certificate is primarily offered face-to-face. The IT Specialist one-year certificate is primarily offered face-to-face, although the general education courses can be completed online ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I complete the semiconductor manufacturing technology program? The semiconductor manufacturing certificate can be completed in two semesters.  The amount of time it takes a student to complete the semiconductor manufacturing technology ass ...

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Join Our Teaching Team
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Whether you are a seasoned educator or a working professional with limited or no previous teaching background interested in giving back to your community by sharing your experience and knowledge to help shape our future workforce, COTC recruits, interview ...

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Statement of Purpose

The purpose of the Business Management Technology program is to prepare qualified individuals for management, human resource, marketing, customer relations and sales, entrepreneurship, and administrative assistant level positions in a wide variety of busi ...

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