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The Hook Up

Discuss hooking-up, sexual assault, bystander intervention and how gender stereotypes contribute to rape culture and harm survivors. McConnell Hall, 929 Sharon Valley Road, event space ...

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SOURCE Fair

Learn about the more than 20 student resources available on campus. Be entered to win a Nintendo Switch. John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center Lobby ...

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Learn about COTC’s Digital Media Design Program at Upcoming Virtual Visit

Design your future in Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) digital media design (DMD) technology program.  Learn more about degree and certificate options in DMD at an upcoming virtual visit on Nov. 2, from 6 – 7 p.m. that will feature a faculty meet a ...

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Jacob Ward
Jacob Ward and his wife, Emi.

Thirteen years after starting a degree at a different college, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) student Jacob Ward is pursuing an Associate of Applied Science in Digital Media Design Technology to redefine his career. “I like the idea of creating and ...

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Learn about COTC’s Healthcare Programs at an Upcoming Visit Day

Care for the community with a degree or certificate from Central Ohio Technical College (COTC).  ...

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Enroll this Fall in COTC's Accelerated Courses

There's still time to enroll at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) this fall. Registration is open for the college's second-term accelerated courses, which start Oct. 18. Accelerated classes allow students to earn the same college credit as f ...

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COTC Accepting Nominations for Alumni Awards

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is accepting nominations for three alumni awards: the Outstanding Alumni Award, the Transitions Alumni Award and the John C. “Jay” Barker Community Service Alumni Award. ...

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COTC to Host 50th Anniversary Family-Friendly Drive-In Movie “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory”

As part of its 50th-anniversary celebration, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) invites all members of the public to a free, family-friendly drive-in movie featuring the original “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” on Saturday, October 9, at 7 p.m. ...

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Potawatomi Removals: Forced and “Voluntary”

Potawatomi Removals: Forced and "Voluntary" Zoom Webinar on Monday, Oct 11 at 7 p.m. The removals of many Potawatomi from the land regions of around southern Lake Michigan – the result of socio-political, cultural conflict, and diminishing resou ...

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Staff Members Honored for Contributions to Campus
COTC President John M. Berry, 2021 Diversity Award Winner Karess Gilcrease and Ohio State Newark Dean/Director William L. MacDonald.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark recently honored two campus employees with special awards. ...

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Adiza Okine
Adiza Okine in the classroom at COTC.

From Africa to Ohio, Central Ohio Technical College student Adiza Okine has found a supportive community that will help her achieve her career goals. After moving to Newark five years ago, she realized that she could pursue a degree in information technol ...

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Fast track your career

At COTC, you gain hands-on, applicable experience to begin working in the field or to transfer those credits toward a bachelor’s degree program. Whatever your goal, we equip you with the knowledge and confidence to redefine what’s possible. Get job ready ...

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COTC Knox Campus Town Hall and 50th Anniversary Reception

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) invites all members of the Knox County community to join COTC President John M. Berry, PhD, at the college’s second annual Knox Campus Town Hall, followed by a presidential reception to celebrate COTC’s 50th anniversa ...

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COTC Celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week®
Group of students and professor performing x-ray.

To recognize the vital work of its graduates and current students, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is celebrating National Radiologic Technology Week® (NRTW) Nov. 7-13, 2021.  This year’s theme is "Essential Together." ...

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Medical Coding Short-term Certificate

The short-term Medical Coding Certificate can be completed in just two semesters (less than a year) and is the quickest way to begin a career in medical coding. ...

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Fire with EMT Certificate

Students who pursue the Fire with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate gain entry-level skills in both firefighting and emergency medical services. Many fire stations seek students with skills in both firefighting and emergency medical services. ...

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CPR First Aid, OSHA and Other Non-Credit Courses Offered at COTC Coshocton Campus

A new partnership brings highly sought-after non-credit training opportunities to Coshocton-area residents. ...

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She Was Looking for a Fresh Start
Black woman sitting on bench with bronze statue of Harriet Tubman

When Elom Kouko left her native country, the Togolese Republic in West Africa, to live near family in central Ohio, she was looking forward to a fresh start. ...

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COTC Honors Mark Ramser with Legends of Loyalty Award
President Berry and Mark Ramser (with glasses) in suits and ties standing in front of a doorway

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recognized Mount Vernon resident Mark Ramser with the college’s Legends of Loyalty award during a recent Knox Campus Town Hall and presidential reception celebrating COTC’s 50th Anniversary. The Legends of Loyalty awa ...

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Book Signing with Local Author
Dan Long Jr. with his first book, The Conflict Within: The Second American Civil War.

Utica resident and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) alumnus Dan Long Jr. is the author of two fiction books. The first, The Conflict Within: The Second American Civil War, was released in 2017 for young adults. The second, The Season of Change, was r ...

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Samuel Wolf
Samuel Wolf sits in the grass.

In celebration of National Radiologic Technology Week® this November, COTC recognizes the vital work of faculty, students and alumni. Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) radiologic science technology student Samuel Wolf is well on his way to his dream c ...

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Katherine McCoy
Headshot of Katherine McCoy

After being diagnosed with the autoimmune disorder alopecia universalis in 2016 and losing her hair to it, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) student Katherine McCoy thought she had lost herself. “Initially it was devastating for me. I felt as if I had ...

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Redefine What’s Possible
COTC student Emily smiles while standing outside on the Newark campus.

Gain hands-on, applicable experience to begin working in the field or transfer your credits toward a bachelor’s degree program. Whatever your goal, we equip you with the knowledge and confidence to redefine what’s possible. ...

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The Right Thing
white female in lab coat standing smiling, man in officer uniform standing smiling, white female with black hair standing and smiling

Mike Johnson had a motto: Always do the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. Perhaps that is why all of his children pursued careers protecting and caring for others. And they all began at COTC. ...

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Bookkeeping
Young man sitting and looking at laptop

Students who choose to study bookkeeping within the accounting technology program at COTC gain knowledge and skills to prepare them for employment as a bookkeeper. Bookkeepers record financial transactions such as purchases, sales and payments for a perso ...

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Electrical Engineering Technology

Students who complete the Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology can pursue a career in a wide variety of industries. Many things rely on electrical engineering: computers, telephones, radio, television, radar and sonar, just to ...

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Fire with EMT
Emergency bag being handed from one  technician to another

Students who pursue the Fire with Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certificate gain entry-level skills in both firefighting and emergency medical services. Many fire stations seek students with skills in both firefighting and emergency medical services. ...

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Medical Coding
ICD button on keyboard with stethoscope at the side

The medical coding associate degree prepares students for employment as a medical billing and coding professional at many locations of employment. ...

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Paramedic to Associate Degree Nursing
Male nursing student attending patient in bed

Central Ohio Technical College offers a four-semester transition option for paramedics. The curriculum provides a balance of general education and nursing courses. A student applying to the paramedic to ADN program must hold a current paramedic certificat ...

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Medical Coding

Quickly begin a career in medical coding. ...

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