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How quickly can I become an emergency medical services professional? Students can complete the EMT Basic course to earn a certificate and will be eligible to apply and take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians exam to become a certified ...

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What classes are needed if I want to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology exam? Students must complete:  HLT 140- Phlebotomy HTL 145- Phlebotomy Lab HLT 150- Phlebotomy Clinical More information can be found on the American Society for Clinica ...

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I applied to COTC. Is that the same as applying to the ADN program? No. The ADN program is a competitive, selective healthcare program. Students first apply to COTC (the college) and indicate interest in a health technologies program (or apply to a pre-he ...

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Contact Student Financial Services

Contact Us Email: nwk-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu  Phone: 740.366.9435 Fax: 740.364.9533 Office: Hopewell Hall 136 1189 University Drive Newark, OH 43055 Hours of Operation: Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Staff Directory Fai ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the requirements for the fire science technology program? Ohio Fire Academy (OFA) A can help students keep track of the program requirements.  CTEC A  can help students keep track of the program requirements.  Can I take classes online or face-to ...

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What type of financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?  Every student is also encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete a FAFSA ...

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How quickly can I complete the behavioral and mental health certificate program? Students can quickly complete the behavioral and mental health certificate in just two semesters. Can I take classes online or face-to-face? Students interested in the behavi ...

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How quickly can I complete the case management certificate? Students can quickly complete the case management certificate in just two semesters. Can I take classes online or face-to-face? At COTC students have the flexibility to take classes face-to-face ...

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Radiologic Science Technology — Additional Information

Central Ohio Technical College strives to present you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future. Links to additional program details and information are listed below. Admissions Checklist To obtain the current applicatio ...

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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions

If I want to enroll in the peace officer basic training academy, do I need to register for and attend an information meeting?  Students interested in Peace Officer Basic Training must first sign up and pass the entry physical conditioning test. After succ ...

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ACCUPLACER
ACCUPLACER

ACCUPLACER® helps place College Credit Plus (CCP) students in appropriate courses​. ...

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Counseling Services Staff
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Students experience a wide variety of concerns during their time at college. The Office of Student Life's Counseling Services staff can be a helpful resource in identifying their mental health needs. Charles DePriest, MA, LPCC-S Lead Mental Health Co ...

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GED Test Center ​

COTC's Coshocton campus is the official GED test site (Pearson VUE certified) for Coshocton County. For those who want help preparing for the GED test, free GED test preparation classes are offered at COTC's Coshocton campus through a partnershi ...

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FBI/BCI Background and Fingerprinting Services

These services are available to COTC students (or prospective COTC students applying for specific academic programs). Background checks are conducted between 7:30 a.m and 10 p.m. daily (including weekends). An appointment is not required. Call 740.366.923 ...

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Call to Active Duty or Changes in Active Duty Status
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When a student is called to active military duty or there are changes in their active duty status, a process is in place to make that transition as seamless as possible. ...

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Send Your Transcripts

Send your official high school, GED and college/university transcripts to COTC Records. ...

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Scholarships

Because of the generosity of our many donors, COTC is proud to offer more than 50 different scholarships to our students. While the majority of available scholarships are automatic consideration and only require a student to be admitted and to file the Fr ...

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COTC Prior Years Academic Calendar

Please note that from Autumn Quarter 1971 through Summer Quarter 2012, COTC operated under the Quarter system.  Beginning August 22, 2012, COTC began operating under the Semester system. ...

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COTC Legends of Loyalty
2019 Legends of Loyalty

The Legends of Loyalty award was established by the Office of the President to identify and recognize the recipients' dedication and commitment to the college. It spotlights individuals who have, over the years, made a significant impact on the histo ...

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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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Watch Us Grow
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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. ...

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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 graduati ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Case Management for the Healthcare and Gerontology Professional Certificate
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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 t​​hen be SELECTED into the program before being able to meet graduat ...

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Advertising Degree Requirements

Autu​mn​ Semester​ DMD-100 * ​Fundamentals of Drawing 3 ​DMD-101 * Digital Software Fundamen​tals 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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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