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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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Newark Collab Cast podcast
Text Newark Collab Cast with images of COTC's mascot, TC the cat, and Ohio State Newark's mascot, Brutus Buckeye.

This brand-new podcast explores topics important to our shared campus, featuring the experts that make it run so smoothly. New episodes drop every third week of the month. Listen on YouTube   Listen on Apple Podcasts ...

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The Cost-Shared Agreement

The cost-shared agreement details how Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark share facilities and personnel as well as the costs associated with each. It also promotes a spirit of mutual respect between the two institutions ...

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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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Associate of Arts Plans of Study

No 2026-27 Plans of Study | AA Programs | COTC Plans of study outline courses that must be taken to complete Associate of Arts degree requirements. View plans for students who enrolled in 2026-27. ...

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Associate of Arts with a concentration in Education

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Associate of Arts

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Associate of Science Plans of Study

No 2026-27 Associate of Science Plans of Study | COTC Plans of study outline courses that must be taken to complete Associate of Science degree requirements. View plans for students who enroll in 2026-27. ...

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Digital Media Plans of Study

No 2026-27 Digital Media Plans of Study | COTC Plans of study outline courses that must be taken to complete digital media certificates and degrees. View plans for students who enrolled in 2026-27. ...

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Short-Term Certificate in Digital Media Technology

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Business Plans of Study

No 2026-27 Business Programs Plans of Study | COTC Plans of study outline courses that must be taken to complete degrees and certificates. For students who enroll in business programs in 2026-27. ...

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Celebrating 55 Years of the COTC–Ohio State Newark Partnership
The anniversary mark with the number 55 and text below that says Celebration of Partnership 1971-2026.

Since 1971, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have shared more than just a campus — we’ve shared a vision to expand educational opportunities, strengthen our community and steward public resources wisely. ...

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AIM

Accessible Information Management (or AIM for short) is Disability Services' online portal for students and instructors. Students new to Disability Services use AIM to submit their application for registration. SLDS-registered students use AIM to gen ...

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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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Military and Veteran Students
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  COTC greatly values each and every service member — both past and present — for serving our country. We welcome you to continue your studies at COTC and are dedicated to providing a quality educational experience that will prepare you to enter a rewardi ...

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Student Services

COTC’s academic, personal and other support services are available to students at the Knox campus. Academic Advising An academic advisor helps students map academic and career goals, register for classes, and stay on track to graduate. Appointments are re ...

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Knox Campus

Ariel Hall on COTC’s Knox campus was designed with technology and sustainability in mind. Flexible classrooms and state-of-the-art laboratories reflect the college’s commitment to learning on the leading edge while Ariel Hall’s LEED (Leadership in Energy ...

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Graduating CCP Senior

Continue at COTC and receive a CCP scholarship. CCP students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with a 2.5 GPA or higher at COTC may receive up to $3,000 per year if they enroll at COTC immediately after high school graduation. The scholarshi ...

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Admissions at COTC

Whether you are considering whether to attend COTC or college, are still deciding what to study, or know what you want to study and are ready to get enrolled, the COTC Admissions team is here to help.  Contact us Schedule an appointment for a dedicated ti ...

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Ask the Right Questions

A Student Guide to Higher Education from the Higher Learning Commission No ...

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Steps to Enroll

Whether it is your first time in college or you are a transfer or returning student, follow our enrollment steps and before you know it, you'll be a COTC student. ...

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