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Information Technology Specialist
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Short-Term Certificate|One-Year Certificate Information Technology Specialist 16-31 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes Transfer Credits Request Info Apply Overview This program gives ...

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Medical Coding
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Short-Term Certificate|One-Year Certificate   Medical Coding 18–30 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview The Medical Coding Short-Term Certificate ...

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Patient Care Technician
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Short-Term Certificate   Patient Care Technician 16 Credit Hours   Location Newark, Coshocton, Knox, Pataskala Format On campus       Admission Open Enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Credentials earned CNA, CPR, ECG and phlebotomy Visit campus C ...

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Peace Officer Basic Training
Peace Officer Basic Training

Short-Term Certificate Peace Officer Basic Training 28-29.5 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment, program-specific requirements Financial Aid Eligible No; grant available Information Meeting Contact us Apply Over ...

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RN to BSN
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Bachelor of Applied Science RN to BSN 60 Credit Hours   Location Online + Practicum Format Online + Practicum $79,940 Median annual wage*   Admission Requires RN licensure Financial Aid Eligible Yes 3% Job growth*   Accreditation ACEN     Visit campus Con ...

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Social Work Assistant
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Associate of Applied Science Social Work Assistant 63 Credit Hours   Location Newark, Coshocton, Knox, Pataskala Format Online       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Accreditation CSHSE Credentials Earned SWA and HS-BCP; potentia ...

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Supply Chain Management Technology
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Associate of Applied Business Supply Chain Management Technology 60 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Credential Earned APICS CSCP Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview The As ...

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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 regulat ...

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Resume Workshops
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Set your resume up for success! Mark Pellegrino from Ohio Means Jobs helps you put your military skills into a resume that will land you a new career or upgrade your current position. All workshops are held in the veterans lounge (Warner 205E) from 12:30– ...

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Amphitheatre Alive Music Festival

Location:  Martha Grace Reese Amphitheatre  Rain location: Adena gymnasium Get your groove on. Join the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and the Office of Student Life for this 2nd annual, free on-campus music festival featuring: music from local acts Danny ...

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Brain Break: Rock Painting

Location: Warner Center Game Room Join the Office of Student Life on alternating Wednesdays for a return of our Brain Breaks series! These fun and relaxing events are open to all students. ...

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COTC Registration Dates

Summer Semester 2026 Priority Registration Dates*^ Registration for students enrolled in a selective health program (nursing, sonography, radiologic science, surgical tech) and military/veteran students ...

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Your Return on Investment

Central Ohio Technical College is chartered by the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) as a state-assisted institution of higher education. Providing information regarding the outcomes of our graduates is required by ODHE. The link below will take ...

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Healthcare Expo

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Healthcare Expo

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Appeal Forms

At COTC, appeal processes are in place for students to provide information and appeal things like dependency status and/or income reported on the FAFSA. It's important to talk with a Student Financial Services staff member to understand what form is ...

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Find Course Materials

​In accordance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act, Barnes and Noble booksellers — including our own college bookstore — is fully compliant with textbook provisions, as ISBN numbers and existing retail price information are available on the bookstor ...

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Schedule a Test

Newark Campus Testing Scheduling for testing appointments at the Newark campus is done online using RegisterBlast. Schedule a Test All appointments must be made at least 24 hours in advance to ensure testing materials are available in the Testing Center. ...

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Online Success

Online learning can sometimes be a challenge for students. The Student Success Center is here to assist students with online learning to help them be successful and reach their educational goals.  ...

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Testing Center

The Testing Center administers the following tests: ACCUPLACER placement testing HESI A2 health applicant exams various certification exams missed classroom tests class tests for students with authorized accommodations ...

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Jobs and Internships

Job and internships listed are provided for informational purposes. COTC does not endorse or guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Please contact the employer with questions about the positions listed. Employers: To list your position here, ...

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Student Success Coaches

Student success coaches empower students to succeed in college and beyond. They help you build academic and college-life skills to prevent, prepare for and respond to common obstacles students encounter in higher education. And then they guide you toward ...

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Student Resource Center

The COTC Student Resource Center provides one-on-one assistance to all COTC students. It  is part of the COTC holistic Student Success Center and exists thanks to many campus and community partners.  Student Resource Center coordinators help students who ...

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Testing Policies

Code of Student Conduct: Students are required to follow the COTC Code of Student Conduct at all times.  ​Personal Belongings: Only items required for testing are permitted in the testing rooms. All personal belongings must be placed in a locker, includin ...

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Tutoring Services

COTC offers free tutoring to all students in a variety of subjects. ...

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Staten sisters accelerate college with CCP
Sisters Avery and Reese Staten walk down a hallway carrying books and a laptop looking ahead with bright eyes and with smiles.

Avery Staten will graduate from high school having never taken a high school class. The last four years, she has effectively been a college student — learning exclusively through College Credit Plus (CCP) courses offered by Central Ohio Technical College ...

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Independence Day Concert and Fireworks
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In collaboration with our generous community sponsors, the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark warmly welcome you to the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks held annually on July 3. Th ...

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Contact The Gateway Staff
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Leadership Sarah Morrison Dean of Enrollment Email: morrison.415@mail.cotc.edu Phone: 740.366.9209 Jennifer Abraham Director of Advising and Retention Email: abraham.55@mail.cotc.edu Phone: 740.755.7325 Brandy Frias Director of Admissions and Recruitment ...

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology
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Bachelor of Applied Science Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology 120 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus 3 Years to complete   Admission Selective admission Financial Aid Eligible Yes 100% Job placement rate   Accreditation CAAHEP Informat ...

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