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History of the College

Central Ohio Technical College opened in 1971. The college offered six associate degrees in one building. Today, COTC helps thousands of students every year in more than 50 programs achieve their full potential at four campus locations and online. ...

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A History of Giving​

$1 million and making it the most successful fundraising effort in the history of the Newark campus. ...

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History of the Partnership
Aerial view of the Newark campus in 1971 showing the lone Founders Hall building and one parking lot.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark, which began operations in 1957, have shared a unique and enduring partnership since 1971, when COTC gained its charter. ...

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Independence Day Concert and Fireworks
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walsh.276@mail.cotc.edu for questions about your submitted application. History On Sept. 18, 1999, a dedication ceremony ...

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Our Story

After conducting a thorough study of the needs of the district, the Board of Trustees submitted the Official Plan for the creation of the Central Ohio Technical Institute on January 26, 1971, and received its charter from the Ohio Board of Regents on Febr ...

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COTC Timeline

​​​1957 Autumn- The Ohio State University Newark established, classes were held at the old Newark High School on West Main Street 1966 October 27- Founders Hall groundbreaking ceremony 1968 October- Founders Hall opens 1971 February 19- OBR charters Centr ...

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Donor Spotlight

campus has a history of community and alumni support, which has been a great factor in its growth and ...

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Gain fundamental skills.

explore residential design and learn about the history of American styles of homes.  ...

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Arts and Sciences

Languages Department SPAN – Spanish History Department HIST – History​ Mathematics Department​​ ​MATH ...

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Associate of Arts with a concentration in Social Work

3 HIST-150 US History I: to 1877 3 HIST-151 US History II: Since 1877 3 PHIL-150 Introduction to Philosophy* ...

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Associate of Arts Degree in Social Work

3 HIST-151 US History II 3 PSY-200 * Abnormal Psychology 3   Total 15 Total Hours Required Total Credit Hours ...

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Associate of Arts Degree in Social Work

3 HIST-151 US History II 3 PSY-200 * Abnormal Psychology 3   Total 15 Total Hours Required Total Credit Hours ...

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Associate of Arts with a concentration in Social Work

3 HIST-151 US History II 3 PSY-200 * Abnormal Psychology 3   Total 15 Total Hours Required Total Credit Hours ...

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Scholarships

who have a history of good academic performance. How can a student be considered for this scholarship? ...

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Free Community Book Club and Discussion with Author
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histories of indigenous peoples in a global context. He is also a trustee of the Smithsonian Institution’s ...

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Dia De Los Muertos Art Tour

bring the rich history and celebratory traditions from this holiday into a virtual setting where ...

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Appeal Forms

Academic Progress (SAP) Petition 2026-2027 Unusual Enrollment History Petition No ...

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COTC/Ohio State Newark Appoint First Chief Diversity Officer/DEI Director
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Office of Diversity and Inclusion at The Ohio State University. She has a significant history of work in ...

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Transferring After COTC
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 Transfer Credit Information The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) created Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs) and Ohio Transfer 36 as resources to help students, parents and college and university personnel identify courses with a statewide guarant ... COTC TAG Approved Course List: 1 of 1 SM2013 HISTORY OSS011- AMERICAN POLITICS/GOVERNMENT POLITICAL SCIENCE HIST-100 Course 1 of ...

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COTC Legends of Loyalty
2019 Legends of Loyalty

accomplished author, Woolard was an integral part of the team that recently wrote the COTC history book ... Legends of Loyalty Nomination Form: trust and respect from colleagues � Actions that have impacted the history of the college ...

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Legends of Loyalty

Nomination Form Nomination Form ... Nomination Form: trust and respect from colleagues � Actions that have impacted the history of the college ...

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Associate of Arts Degree with a Concentration in English

Politics & Government 3 HIST-150 US History I:  to 1877 3 HIST-151 US History II:  Since 1877 3 HLT-110 ...

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Associate of Arts Degree with a Concentration in Philosophy

History II:  Since 1877 3 HLT-110 Medical Terminology 2 HLT-115 Human Nutrition 2 HSV-100 Principles of ...

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Associate of Science Degree

3 HIST-151 US History II: Since 1877 3 PHIL-105 ​* Critical Thinking 3 PHIL-150 ​* Introduction to Philosophy ...

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Change is Coming: COTC and Ohio State Newark host 2021 Virtual Black Heritage Gala
Black Heritage Gala speaker Dorian Harrison

must ground ourselves in both distant and more recent histories of social movements for change. We must ...

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Associate of Arts Degree with a Concentration in Psychology

1877 3 HIST-151 US History II:  Since 1877 3 English Composition and Literature A minimum of 9.00 ...

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Associate of Science Degree

3 HIST-151 US History II: Since 1877 3 ENGL-211 ​* ​Survey of American Literature I 3 ENGL-212 *​ Survey of ...

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Associate of Arts Degree with a Concentration in Psychology

1877 3 HIST-151 US History II:  Since 1877 3 English Composition and Literature A minimum of 9.00 ...

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Associate of Science Degree

3 HIST-151 US History II: Since 1877 3 ENGL-211 ​* ​Survey of American Literature I 3 ENGL-212 *​ Survey of ...

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Associate of Arts

To 1877 3 HIST-151 US History II: Since 1877 3 Complete 1 course (3 credit hours) ARTS-110 American ...

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