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Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award
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The Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award for Character and Dedication to Public Service is given out at each Peace Officer Basic Training graduation ceremony during the academic year. The selection of the recipients is based on many factors including, but ...

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Juneteenth National Independence Day

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Independence Day observed

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First Day of Classes: Autumn Semester

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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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Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing
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Associate of Applied Science Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing 65 Credit Hours   Location Pataskala Format On campus 91% NCLEX-RN pass rate   Admission Selective admission Financial Aid Eligible Yes 92% Job placement   Accreditation ACEN Credential Ea ...

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Licensed Practical Nursing to Associate Degree Nursing
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Associate of Applied Science LPN to Associate Degree Nursing 65 Credit Hours   Location Newark, Coshocton, Knox, Pataskala Format On campus 91% NCLEX-RN pass rate   Admission Selective admission Financial Aid Eligible Yes 92% Job placement   Accreditation ...

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Nursing Technology
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Associate of Applied Science Nursing Technology 65 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus 91% NCLEX-RN pass rate   Admission Selective admission Financial Aid Eligible Yes 92% Job placement   Accreditation ACEN Credential Earned Registered Nurse ...

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Practical Nursing
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One-Year Certificate Practical Nursing 37.5 Credit Hours   Location Newark, Coshocton, Knox, Pataskala Format On campus 86% NCLEX-PN pass rate   Admission Selective admission Financial Aid Eligible Yes $58,130 Median annual wage   Accreditation ACEN Crede ...

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Short-Term Certificate in Computer Aided Design

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Addiction Studies
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Short-Term Certificate Addiction Studies 18 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format Online       Admission Open Enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Credential Earned CDCA Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview The addiction studies certificate prepa ...

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Computer Aided Design (CAD)
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Short-Term Certificate Computer Aided Design 5 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus AutoDesk and AutoCAD Certification   Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible No Information Meeting Contact us Apply Overview The Computer Aided Drafti ...

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Health Applicant Exam

The HESI A2 stands for the Health Education Systems, Inc., Admissions Assessment. HESI serves as the entrance exam for COTC's health-related programs. ...

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Peace Officer Basic Training Graduates Honored
State Representative Kevin Miller shakes hands with a COTC Peace Officer Basic Training graduate during the May 21, 2026 ceremony.

The 13 cadets collectively scored better than 95% on this year’s state certification exam, and every graduate has either solidified or is pending employment with an agency in central Ohio. ...

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Military, Veteran and Dependent Educational Benefits
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There are several federal and state of Ohio VA Education Benefits available for COTC students depending on military branch and length of service. The COTC veteran and military team are here to help you determine the best option available for you based on ...

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Associate of Arts Degree with a Concentration in Education

2024-2025 Central Ohio Technical College​​​ English Composition and Oral Communication Complete both courses (6 credit hours) ENGL-100 Composition I* 3 ENGL-101 Composition II* 3 Mathematics, Statistics and Logic Complete 1 course (3 credit hours) MATH-12 ...

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Accounting Technology- Bookkeeping Short-Term Certificate

2024-2025 Central Ohio Technical College Autumn Semester ​ ACCT-111 # Financial Accounting 3 BUS-156 Spreadsheet Applications 3 ENGL-100 *# Composition I 3   Total 9 Spring Semester ACCT-122 * # Introductory Managerial Accounting 3 ACCT-200 * Automated Ac ...

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Accounting Technology Degree

2024-2025 Central Ohio Technical College Autumn Semester ACCT-111 # Financial Accounting 3 ACCT-244 Individual Taxation 3 ENGL-100 * # Composition I 3 MATH-130 * Introduction to Statistics 3 SPCH-205 Public Speaking 3   Total 15 Spring Semester ACCT-122 * ...

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Licking County Library to Begin Offering Lifelong Learning Classes for Area Seniors

Seniors in Licking County will soon benefit from free expanded lifelong learning opportunities. Thanks to a generous patron gift, the Licking County Library (LCL) will begin offering its new Empowered Minds program in March 2021 to provide area seniors wi ...

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COTC Honors Alumni with College Awards
Jodie Wheeler receives her award from COTC President John M. Berry

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented three alumni awards to graduates who demonstrated achievement in their careers with exceptional dedication to the populations they serve.  ...

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Outstanding Alumni Award Recipients
Terry Bertiaux holds his Outstanding Alumni Award certificate and glass trophy.

The Outstanding Alumni Award recognizes Central Ohio Technical College alumni who have demonstrated personal and professional achievement that brings honor and distinction to the college as well as individual attainment and contributions for the bettermen ...

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Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources is committed to fostering a culture that attracts, inspires and celebrates excellence in people to ensure that Central Ohio Technical College is successful in realizing its mission. ...

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Job Seekers

At Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), we pride ourselves in helping our students build successful futures by engaging with our industries, communities, and employers to uncover opportunities that will address workforce needs, positively influence comm ...

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New Hire Resources

New Hire Paperwork​ For smooth processing into our payroll system, please complete in ink the required forms below, and return them: ...

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