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- Digital Media Technology

This certificate program provides students the opportunity to gain fundamental skills in a variety of multimedia production areas, including industry standard software (e.g., Adobe Creative Cloud applications); professional concepts (e.g., social media, i ...
Certificate - 12/15/2020 - 11:03am
- Early Childhood Education Technology

The early childhood education technology program at COTC prepares students for rewarding careers as professional lead and assistant teachers of children birth through preschool ages and as assistant teachers in the public school setting. ...
Degree - 09/16/2020 - 5:37pm
- Social Work Assistant Program

The most rewarding aspect of a career in social work is the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping others and making a difference. Explore our program opportunities. ...
Degree - 09/16/2020 - 5:32pm
- Associate of Science

Student’s pursuing the Associate of Science (AS) may take courses that fit a variety of four-year major pathways that are available at a selection of convenient times on Central Ohio Technical College’s campuses, as well as online. ...
Degree - 09/16/2020 - 5:44pm
- Associate of Arts

The Associate of Arts (AA) offers students the opportunity to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree affordably and transition to any public college or university in Ohio. ...
Degree - 09/16/2020 - 5:42pm
- Student Financial Responsibility Agreement

Prior to registration, all non-high school option students will be required to sign a Financial Responsibility Agreement. This agreement reviews the student's responsibility to pay their tuition and fees, what happens if classes are dropped, what hap ...
Post - 08/19/2022 - 12:30pm
- Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Set for July 3
The Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), The Ohio State University at Newark, and our community sponsors invite the public to join us for a fun-filled evening of music and entertainment. ...
News - 06/27/2023 - 4:57am
- Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between being an Architectural Engineer and being an Architect? Architectural Engineers focus on a building's structural design to ensure it meets building codes and is sturdy and functional. Architects focus on designing a bui ...
Post - 10/15/2020 - 5:50am
- Federal Direct Loans
Federal Direct Loans are low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's college education. With Direct Loans, the student and/or parent borrows funds directly from the federal government and has a single contact, ...
Post - 12/08/2020 - 11:40am
- COTC Announces Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Training Program
In response to the national and regional shortages of commercial truck drivers, COTC is partnering with Ancora Corporate Training, an established national provider of CDL training, to offer this highly sought-after non-credit training locally. COTC’s Anco ...
News - 07/24/2023 - 1:38pm
- Ohio Consortium for Transfer Pathways to the Liberal Arts

Students who complete an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science at a two-year college at COTC in the areas of biology, English and psychology can seamlessly transfer their credits to a four-year university in the consortium to continue their educati ...
Degree - 06/23/2023 - 11:39am
- Summer Semester 2023 President’s and Dean’s Honors Lists
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for summer semester 2023 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. ...
News - 08/30/2023 - 9:04am
- Walk for Tomorrow: Suicide Prevention Walk
register Please join the Office of Student Life during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month for Walk for Tomorrow. This is an event to remember those we have lost to suicide. It is also an opportunity to receive education and information about how to help t ...
Event - 08/31/2023 - 12:38pm
- Free Community Book Club
This year’s book selection is The Second Life of Mirielle West by acclaimed author Amanda Skenandore, whom participants will have the opportunity to meet at a book discussion and signing on Oct. 22. ...
News - 09/11/2023 - 7:10am
- Staff Members Receive Top Honors

Laura Walsh, of Utica, received the 2023 Julius S. and Joette Greenstein Award, and Vorley Taylor, of Newark, received the 2023 President’s and Dean/Director’s Diversity Award. ...
News - 09/06/2023 - 10:49am
- COTC Accepting Alumni Award Nominations
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is accepting nominations for three alumni awards: the Outstanding Alumni Award, the Transitions Alumni Award and the John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Alumni Award. The deadline for nominations is Friday, Oct. 27 ...
News - 09/20/2023 - 7:19am
- Transferring After COTC

Transfer Credit Information The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) created Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs) and Ohio Transfer 36 as resources to help students, parents and college and university personnel identify courses with a statewide guarant ...
Post - 09/11/2020 - 2:54pm
- Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the semiconductor manufacturing certificate? Students who attend full time can complete this degree in two semesters. Where can I find a list of classes (plan of study) for the program I want to study? The courses students need ...
Post - 09/27/2023 - 8:23am
- New Board Member Announced

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) welcomes new Board of Trustees member Sally Wallace Heckman. Heckman began her term on Oct. 1 replacing outgoing board member Paul Thompson. ...
News - 10/02/2023 - 5:47am
- COTC Recognizes Legends of Loyalty Award Recipients

This year’s honorees are Bonnie Buchanan, David Brillhart, Vorley Taylor, Julius S. Greenstein (posthumously) and the Licking County Foundation. ...
News - 10/12/2023 - 7:47am
- Give to COTC
Making a gift of education is simple. It will enable us to further programs, facilities and learning opportunities for our greatest asset: our students. Cash gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes, provided deductions are itemized. Ex ...
Post - 10/19/2023 - 8:08am
- Privacy Statement
Central Ohio Technical College ("COTC" or "the college") is committed to safeguarding personal information for every member of the college community. This Privacy Statement has been adopted to address the collection, use, and dissemina ...
Post - 10/23/2023 - 12:13pm
- Parking and Permits
COTC campuses offer all students free parking. Student and visitor parking is available in any white-lined space on all COTC campuses. ...
Post - 10/27/2020 - 8:08pm
- Safety Escort Service
The Campus Safety Escort Service is for students, faculty or staff feeling unsafe walking alone. A campus security officer will accompany you and ensure that you are protected to your destination on campus. Arrangements can be made in advance or on the sp ...
Post - 10/27/2020 - 8:15pm
- Notifications
All applicants are assigned a free COTC email account once the application for admissions and application fee are received and processed. The Office of Financial Aid will adhere to the campus policy of using email as the primary form of communication with ...
Post - 09/09/2020 - 10:32pm
- Privacy Records (FERPA)
This page provides brief summary of student rights under The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), the federal law that governs release of and access to student education records. ...
Post - 09/11/2020 - 2:39pm
- The 1971 Legacy Society
Including Central Ohio Technical College in your estate plan is a simple, yet powerful way to invest in the college’s future. When you make a planned gift— no matter the size—you help strengthen the COTC experience for future generations of students. ...
Post - 08/25/2020 - 2:09pm
- COTC Receives Military Friendly Designation from State of Ohio

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 ...
News - 11/09/2023 - 12:41pm
- 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 ...
News - 11/10/2022 - 6:34am
- 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 ...
News - 11/09/2023 - 11:45am