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Earn Credit for What You Know

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recognizes that college-level learning can happen outside of a college classroom. We value your life experience by turning it into college credit that can be applied toward a certificate or degree. If you have an indu ...

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Earn credit for what you know

Everyone’s COTC journey starts differently. Whether you’re coming to us straight out of high school or with some years in the workforce under your belt, we want to meet you where you are — which is why we offer college credit based on your professional ex ...

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Nursing Technology
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Know COTC recognizes that college-level learning can happen outside of a college classroom. We value ... Nursing Student Handbook of Policies and Procedures: all clinical experiences including orientation. Students are responsible for knowing where to go for ...

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Law Enforcement Technology
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addition to tuition and fees, you are required to purchase and wear a uniform. Credit for What You Know ...

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Peace Officer Basic Training
Peace Officer Basic Training

in classes. Credit for What You Know COTC recognizes that college-level learning can happen outside ...

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Early Childhood Education Technology
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the fifth day of the semester. Credit for What You Know COTC recognizes that college-level learning ...

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Social Work Assistant Program
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satisfaction of knowing that you are helping others and making a difference. Explore our program opportunities. ...

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Paying for College

Invest in you. ...

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Explore Degrees and Certificates

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Portfolio Assessment
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Work experience and informal training that does not result in an industry-recognized credential (certification or licensure) may be evaluated for college credit through a portfolio review process. Students may be eligible for college credit due to things ...

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Industry-Recognized Credentials
Paramedic Students

Some professions require employees to become certified or licensed. If you completed formal training that resulted in an industry-recognized credential, you may be eligible for college credit. The state of Ohio also has programs like the One-Year Option a ...

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Prior Learning

You may receive transfer credit for completing college-level coursework or training at high schools, career centers or the military. ...

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Alternative Credit Options
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Many people enjoy learning to enhance their knowledge and/or to expand upon an existing job or career. There are companies that offer learning and, in line with the American Council on Education (ACE), many colleges across the United States recognize the ...

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Credit by Examination
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Students can choose to take or may have already taken select exams or tests that can qualify them for college credit without taking a college class, such as AP, CLEP, DSST and IB exams. ...

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COTC Steps to Enroll

Get started today. No ...

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Rights and Responsibilities

financial aid programs available. A student has the right to know how financial aid will be distributed, how ...

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Admissions at COTC

or know what you want to study and are ready to get enrolled, the COTC Admissions team is here to ...

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Sexual Violence Prevention and Responses

Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO)​​​​ Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape​​ Get Help!  Know that it is NOT your ... Response to Sexual Violence Guidelines: behavior with a current or former dating partner or spouse. Abuse knows no boundaries and occurs regardless ...

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Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
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Intimate Partner Violence: ​​Nearly 3 out of 4 Americans personally know someone who is or has been ... Sexual Violence Response Guidelines: behavior with a current or former dating partner or spouse. Abuse knows no boundaries and occurs regardless ...

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Lexi King
Lexi King

a year behind in classes and experience. Now I know what college is like when I go to Ashland,” she said. ...

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Jennifer McDonald
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trying to attract new business and industry to Licking County, and she knows that COTC is a huge part of ...

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Accreditations & Memberships

... ​​​Licensure Programs State Authorization Information​: Key DK = Don't Know M = Meets Does Not Meet- DNM N/A = Not Applicable (state doesn't require ...

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A Minority Affair

chance to know. Join us for an engaging event that allows everyone to meet different departments in speed ...

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Confidentiality

SLDS staff will confirm registration and approve accommodations on a need-to-know basis. SLDS will ...

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What our alumni say about COTC
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available. They were approachable. And they made us know from Day One that if you need anything, they are ...

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Password Change and Reset

You would use the CHANGE process if you know your current password and want to set a new one. You ...

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Consent

Challenges sexism and traditional views on gender and sexuality. ​How to know if the person you’re with has ...

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Counseling Services

student is deemed appropriate to receive counseling through Counseling Services, please know that we offer ... LGBTQIA+ Student Resources: further learning. • Creating a Welcoming Environment Handout • Five Things You Should Know About Trans ...

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Vickie Sant
Vickie Sant sands in the COTC Knox campus lobby for a portrait.

degree from COTC. “Not everyone knows what they want to do as they leave high school,” Sant says. “Some ...

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Kristen Eblin
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continue learning new things. Eblin is on track to graduate in the spring of 2023. “I know more than I ever ...

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