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- 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. ...
Overview - 01/26/2021 - 10:10am
- Becca Saxton

Whether it was with her family to new homes, with fellow missionaries to an underserved country or with her COTC nursing cohort to different clinical sites, Becca Saxton has always been on the move. When it comes to her career, her first move was always c ...
Post - 10/31/2025 - 11:56am
- Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award for Character and Dedication to Public Service

The Officer Thomas W. Cottrell Jr. Award for Character and Dedication to Public Service was established by his mother, Melissa Osborn, and is awarded to a graduate of each COTC Peace Officer Basic Training academy to assist with equipment purchases and ot ...
Post - 10/19/2023 - 6:09am
- Apply
Already started your application? Sign in. Need help? Contact the Gateway Enrollment Center. Admission Criteria Regular admission to the college is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level, or pass ...
Overview - 11/14/2023 - 2:26pm
- Helping Veterans Build Their Next Chapter

Each Veterans Day, our nation pauses to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who have worn the uniform in defense of our freedoms. At COTC, that spirit of gratitude extends beyond a single day. Our institution’s year-round commitment to military and v ...
News - 11/07/2025 - 7:54am
- Student & Campus Life
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Overview - 10/07/2020 - 7:28am
- Watch Us Grow

Our donors have a tremendous impact on the quality of our programs, teaching and facilities. The campus has a history of community and alumni support, which has been a great factor in its growth and development. ...
Post - 08/21/2020 - 9:34pm
- Impact Report
The Impact Report is an annual publication that celebrates the transformative power of education in our college community. Through compelling stories of students, alumni, donors, faculty and staff, the report highlights programs and partnerships that shap ...
Overview - 10/20/2025 - 10:08am
- Impact Report
The Impact Report is an annual publication that celebrates the transformative power of education in our college community. Through compelling stories of students, alumni, donors, faculty and staff, the report highlights programs and partnerships that shap ...
Post - 11/12/2025 - 7:26am
- 2025 Impact Report

Consider these characteristics as you read the stories comprising the 2025 Impact Report. Each one is proof that with a mindset of tenacity and resilience, we can truly become better versions of ourselves. ...
Overview - 10/20/2025 - 10:18am
- Lacey McCombs

Upon returning to civilian life — at that point a trained combat lifesaver — McCombs chose to pursue a nursing career. She enrolled at COTC’s Coshocton campus because she “loved the idea of staying local. Plus, the classes were smaller and more personable ...
Post - 11/12/2025 - 1:19pm
- Student Financial Services
The mission of the Student Financial Services is to remove financial barriers to student enrollment and retention. We strive to provide our students and parents with the information they need to make good decisions about attending and paying for college. ...
Overview - 11/05/2020 - 8:20am
- Student Employment
Student Employment: enhances the education and personal growth of students by providing work-related learning experiences equips students with professional and practical training in their areas of academic pursuit supplies students, who for financial rea ...
Overview - 10/22/2020 - 10:42am
- ACT® WorkKeys® Assessments
The ACT® WorkKeys® Assessment is designed to measure essential workplace skills. It is available at the Coshocton campus only to students and community members. ...
Post - 11/25/2025 - 11:22am
- Surgical Technology Degree Plan
Pre-Admission Course Requirements The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Surgical Technology is a selection-based program, meaning a student must APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program before being able to meet graduati ...
Post - 08/31/2020 - 2:59pm
- Electrical Trades Technology Degree Plan- Electrical Trades Technology
Year 1 ETA-111 * Overview of Electrical Trades 2.5 ETA-112 * Electrical Trades I 5 Total 7.5 Year 2 ENGL-112 * Composition I 3 ETA-126 * Electrical Trades II 1 ETA-127 * Electrical Trades III 5 SOC-100 Introduction to Sociology 3 Total 12 Year 3 ...
Post - 09/02/2020 - 1:49pm
- Surgical Technology Degree Plan
Pre-Admission Course Requirements The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Surgical Technology is a selection-based program, meaning a student must APPLY to the program and t hen be SELECTED into the program before being able to meet graduation ...
Post - 09/04/2020 - 3:05pm
- Case Management for the Healthcare and Gerontology Professional Certificate

Case managers are key to promoting positive health choices and health outcomes for their patients. Case managers are employed in a variety of settings. They provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields including beh ...
Post - 09/06/2020 - 4:59pm
- Visiting Students
Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is here to assist adult, non-degree seeking and visiting students who want to take courses at COTC. COTC offers students an opportunity to complete general coursework and speed up the completion of a degree, all while ...
Overview - 09/07/2020 - 11:10pm
- Electrical Trades Technology Degree Plan- Electrical Trades Technology
Year 1 ETA-111 * Overview of Electrical Trades 2.5 ETA-112 * Electrical Trades I 5 Total 7.5 Year 2 ENGL-112 * Composition I 3 ETA-126 * Electrical Trades II 1 ETA-127 * Electrical Trades III 5 SOC-100 Introduction to Sociology 3 Total 12 Year 3 ...
Post - 09/08/2020 - 2:49pm
- Surgical Technology Degree Plan
Pre-Admission Course Requirements The Assocites of Applied Science degree program in Surgical Technology is a selection-based program, meaning a student must APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program before being able to meet graduat ...
Post - 09/10/2020 - 12:56pm
- Advertising Degree Requirements
Autumn Semester DMD-100 * Fundamentals of Drawing 3 DMD-101 * Digital Software Fundamentals 1 DMD-103 Typography 1 DMD-120 * Web Design and Development I 3 ECON-105 * Principles of Microeconomics 3 ENGL-112 * Composition I 3 SPCH-100 Fundamen ...
Post - 09/13/2020 - 1:20pm
- Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the basic healthcare skills program? At COTC students can quickly complete the basic healthcare skills program in just one semester. Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students will be required to take the basic healthca ...
Post - 10/02/2020 - 10:20am
- Parent/Guardian
College Credit Plus provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses. The purpose of this program is to enhance students’ career readiness and postsecondary success, while ...
Overview - 10/12/2020 - 6:55am
- Graduating Students
Academic Calendar The academic calendar is a useful resource for checking important dates at COTC (like when registration ends, the last date to drop a class, and when your Graduation Application is due). Graduation Application COTC students submit this f ...
Post - 10/26/2020 - 7:24am
- Frequently Asked Questions
What if I have an IEP or 504 Plan? High school students who have an IEP or 504 must self-identify to colleges. We highly recommend students on an IEP or 504 connect with our Director of Disability Services, Connie Zang. The IEP or 504 accommodations a stu ...
Post - 11/19/2020 - 11:23am
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography- Bachelor's Degree
Pre-Admission Course Requirements for DMSBS Program. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is a selection-based program, meaning a student must APPLY to the program and then be SELECTED into the program before being able ...
Post - 08/12/2021 - 12:04pm
- Industrial Electrician Tier I Certificate
First Semester ELEC-113 #* Circuits I 3 ENGR-110 Engineering Graphics with AutoCAD 3 MATH-140 #*College Algebra 3 Total 9 Second Semester ENGR-115 *Industrial Controls/Automation 3 ELEC-213 #*Circuits II 3 ETD-150 #*Electric Motors and Generators 3 ...
Post - 02/17/2022 - 10:36am
- Patient Care Technician Certificate
First Semester EMS-100 Basic Life Support.5 NURS-002 Basic Healthcare Skills 3.5 HLT-110 Medical Terminology 2 HLT-120 Electrophysiology 3 Total 9 Second Semester HLT-112 Introduction to Health Sciences 1 HLT-140 *Phlebotomy 3 HLT-145 *Phlebotomy Lab 1 ...
Post - 03/09/2022 - 6:43am
- Accounting Technology- Bookkeeping Short-Term Certificate
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Post - 05/17/2022 - 8:40am