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How quickly can I complete the digital media design technology program? The amount of time it takes a student to complete the digital media design technology certificate and/or associate degree depends upon how many courses are taken per semester.  Studen ...

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What is the difference between engineering and engineering technology? Engineering and engineering technology are separate but closely related professional areas. Engineering technology programs are more practical than theoretical in nature, focusing on a ...

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What is the difference between engineering and engineering technology? Engineering and engineering technology are separate but closely related professional areas. Engineering programs often focus on theory and conceptual design, while engineering technolo ...

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How quickly can I complete the information technology associate degree? The amount of time it takes a student to complete the information technology associate degree depends upon how many courses are taken per semester.  Students who attend full time (and ...

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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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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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How quickly can I complete the Electrocardiography for the Cardiac Sonographer Short-Term Certificate? Students can complete the certificate in just two semesters.  Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students pursuing a healthcare certificate shou ...

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Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students pursuing a healthcare certificate and/or associate degree should expect to take classes face-to-face to experience hands-on learning. Some general education classes may be offered online.  Can I pursue a ...

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How quickly can I complete the criminal justice technology program? The amount of time it takes a student to complete the criminal justice technology associate degree depends upon how many courses are taken per semester.  Students who attend full time (an ...

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What are examples or types of technical rescue?  Technical rescue includes: Rope rescue Confined space rescue Vehicle/machinery rescue Structural collapse rescue Trench rescue Water rescue What does "high risk/low frequency" mean? There is great ...

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Are there any age requirements to take classes in Law Enforcement Technology (LET)? Students must be 18 to enroll in Peace Officer Basic Training. If I am already a peace officer does that qualify me for college credit? Students who are currently Ohio Cer ...

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How quickly can I complete the community health certificate program? Students can complete the certificate in just two semesters.  Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students pursuing a healthcare certificate should expect to take classes face-to- ...

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How quickly can I complete the electrocardiograph technician certificate program? Students can complete the certificate in just two semesters.  Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students pursuing a healthcare certificate should expect to take cla ...

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How quickly can I complete the home healthcare provider certificate program? Students can complete the certificate in just two semesters.  Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students pursuing a healthcare certificate should expect to take classes ...

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How quickly can I complete the medical coding degree program? The amount of time it takes a student to complete the Medical Coding certificates and/or associate degree depends upon how many courses are taken per semester.  Students who attend full time (a ...

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I applied to COTC. Is that the same as applying to the practical nursing program? No. The practical nursing program is a competitive, selective healthcare program. Students first apply to COTC (the college) and indicate interest in a health technologies p ...

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I applied to COTC. Is that the same as applying to the LPN to ADN program? No. The LPN to ADN program is a competitive, selective healthcare program. Students first apply to COTC (the college) and indicate interest in a health technologies program (or app ...

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I applied to COTC. Is that the same as applying to the paramedic to ADN program? No. The paramedic to ADN program is a competitive, selective healthcare program. Students first apply to COTC (the college) and indicate interest in a health technologies pro ...

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How quickly can I complete the early childhood education technology associate degree? The time it takes a student to complete the early childhood education associate degree depends on:  How many classes a student takes at a time and what classes they take ...

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Hsun-Yu (Sharon) Chuang, PhD

Assistant Professor, English and Communications No ...

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Benjamin Hampshire, PhD

Assistant Professor, Social & Behavioral Sciences No ...

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Jacqueline H. Parrill, EdD

740.366.9407  parrill.9@osu.edu ...

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Lauren Mack, BS

Instructor, Radiologic Science Technology No ...

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Ronald Pristera, MPA

Assistant Professor, Fire Science Technology No ...

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Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing

Capitalize on your training in emergency medical services as a pathway to an associate degree in nursing. Central Ohio Technical College offers a four-semester transition degree option for certified paramedics to complete the education they need to sit fo ...

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Andravas U. De Vas Goonewardene, MS

Credentials MS, Physics, William & Mary, 1996 MS, Physics, Creighton University, 1994 ...

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Kaylee Dinneen, MSN, RN

Credentials MSN, Chamberlain University, 2021 BSN, Chamberlain University, 2018 AAS, Nursing Technology, Central Ohio Technical College, 2015 ...

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Patricia Duty, MA

Credentials MA, Mathematics Education, University South Florida, 1993 BS, Industrial Engineering, University South Florida, 1989 ...

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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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Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

National Accreditation The business management technology associate degree program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs 11520 West 119th Street Overland Park, Kansas 66213 Phone: 913.339.9356  Fax: 913.33 ...

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