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Management

If you have interest in business management, the management certificate at COTC is a great place to begin. The management certificate includes coursework focusing on a variety of areas including business law and financial practices in business. Students w ...

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Office Administration

Students who choose to study office administration within the business program at COTC gain knowledge and skills to prepare them for employment in an office setting. Office administrators focus on technical processes and perform clerical skills that help ...

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Phlebotomy

Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research or blood donations. They primarily work in hospitals, ambulatory centers, clinics, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors’ offices. Whether you work in a laboratory, ...

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Radiologic Science Technology

Radiologic technologists perform diagnostic imaging procedures such as x-ray, MRI and CT. The radiologic science technology associate degree program at COTC combines extensive classroom, laboratory and clinical learning situations to provide students with ...

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Human Resources
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Students who choose to study human resources within the business program at COTC gain knowledge and skills to prepare them for employment as a human resources generalist. This certificate option allows students to gain proficiency in Microsoft® Office sof ...

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Behavioral and Mental Health Technician
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Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. Technicians typically provide therapeutic care and monitor their patients’ conditions. Aides help patients in their daily activities and ensure a saf ...

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Behavioral and Mental Health Technician

Psychiatric technicians and aides care for people who have mental illness and developmental disabilities. Technicians typically provide therapeutic care and monitor their patients’ conditions. Aides help patients in their daily activities and ensure a saf ...

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Basic Healthcare Skills
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This certificate prepares you to become a State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) — a first step in your nursing career.  ...

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Nursing Technology
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COTC graduates start their careers as registered nurses (RN) with this traditional five-semester plan of study. ...

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Academic Advising

Advising is a shared responsibility between the student and advisor.  Your advisor provides guidance on developing meaningful academic and career goals, understanding degree requirements and navigating your college experience.  Your advisor is committed t ...

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Digital Media Design Technology
Digital Media Design Technology

The digital media design technology associate degree curriculum at COTC is a broad and intensive exploration of the process and the business of digital design. Students can expect to study the principles of design, color theory, social media and typograph ...

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Transfer Degrees

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between being an Architectural Engineer and being an Architect? Architectural Engineers focus on a building's structural design to ensure it meets building codes and is sturdy and functional. Architects focus on designing a bui ...

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Student Records

The Office of Student Records maintains all official student documents and data, including the official academic record for each student. Records staff process incoming transcripts, forms and other various requests related to a student's academic rec ...

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Assessment

The Office of Institutional Research & Effectiveness provides support to the Student Learning Assessment Steering Committee. ...

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Stormwater Management

Help keep our campus and waterways clean. ...

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Have unique career goals?

Students can create their own degree plan and earn an Associate of Technical Studies (ATS) at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) through two different options: One-Year Option The One-Year Option is a state program that allows career and technical cent ...

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Law Enforcement Technology

The law enforcement technology associate degree program at COTC is designed to provide students with up-to-date, industry-specific training that will enhance their professional opportunities and give successful students the ability to explore a diverse an ...

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Fire Science Technology
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Why choose COTC? Flexibility COTC has agreements with  two program partners  to offer students flexibility and options in selecting training courses. ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of tuition? How is tuition calculated? Review the COTC tuition chart, which outlines the fee per credit hour based on residency status.  Academic plans of study show how many classes and credit hours a student must take to complete a cert ...

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2023-2024 Plans of Study

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Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Short-Term Certificate

Autumn Semester DNTL-101 *# EFDA 1 4   Total 4 Spring Semester DNTL-102 *# EFDA 2 4   Total 4 Total Hours Required Total Credit Hours Required for this Certificate:  8 ​Helpful Information * Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course descripti ...

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Financial Aid Forms

After receiving notification from Student Financial Services of the required documents, submit the forms as soon as possible to prevent the delay in processing your financial aid package.* It may take up to six weeks to process your file once the document ...

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Verification

Students who apply for Federal Financial Aid may be selected for a process called verification and must submit documents to confirm the information reported on the FAFSA is accurate. ...

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Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP)

The Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP) is a state program for nursing students who, upon completion of their education, plan to practice nursing in the state of Ohio. Students must be admitted to the nursing program to be considered. The loan ...

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology
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Prepare for a career as a registered sonographer with COTC's Bachelor of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology (BAS in DMS). The BAS in DMS incorporates the highly regarded curriculum of our former associate degree program with ...

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Completion Plan

Central Ohio Technical College is undertaking a definitive shift in how we guide, support, teach, and care for our students. The 2022-24 biennial completion plan reflects the strategic goals of the institution during this two-year period. Additionally, th ...

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Federal Pell Grant

The Federal Pell Grant  is free assistance funded by the federal government. Recipients must be enrolled in an undergraduate program leading to a certificate, associate’s or bachelor degree and meet all other required eligibility criteria. ...

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Accreditation Information
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Dedicated to excellence in nursing education, the National League for Nursing is the preferred membership organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing Whose mission is is to actively safeguard the ...

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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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