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flexibility to take classes face-to-face or online.  Can I pursue an associate degree after I complete the ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

have the flexibility to take classes face-to-face and online.  Can I pursue an associate degree after ...

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Plan of Study

choose to take more classes to accelerate the time to completion, or take fewer classes to fit your ...

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RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

take more classes to accelerate the time to completion, or take fewer classes to fit your schedule.  ...

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Bachelor of Applied Science in Nursing

choose to take more classes to accelerate the time to completion, or take fewer classes to fit your ...

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Program Accreditation Information
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Accreditation The fire science technology associate degree program at COTC is the  only degree program in central Ohio accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC). ​ The Fire Science Technology Program at COTC was the  firs ... FST Withdraw Rate Trend Report 2020-2023: taking a Fire Science course, regardless of program, are included. Office of Institutional Research and ...

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Dropping, Withdrawing and Non-Attendance

Schedule Change The Student Financial Aid Enrollment Change Policy  requires a student to complete all of their  add/drop  changes by the census date of each course. (Contact the Office of Financial Aid for specific dates.) If a student adds or drops clas ... chart of how aid is adjusted when credit hours change.: not receive aid for the class on the third or later attempt. ♦ If a student is taking classes not on ...

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Performance Management

Policy & Purpose To create a high-performance culture, COTC will ensure that each member of our community is offered: Clear performance objectives Ongoing coaching and feedback Professional development Recognition for outstanding work that contributes ... Policy 2.7.20 Performance Management: Coaching may take various forms, from observation and informal direction to formal meetings and written ...

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Associate of Arts Pathways

study that lists the courses students take to complete a certificate or degree.  The associate of arts ...

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COTC Alumna Reflects on Nursing Career
Sherry Engle stands next to a mannequin in a nursing lab at COTC's Pataskala campus.

Technology and are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

average per semester) will complete quicker than students who attend part time (and take 1-2 classes on ...

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

can choose to pursue one major, or they can choose to pursue both majors by taking just a few ...

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COTC Celebrates Graduates at Autumn Commencement
Affiong Hawkins dressed in academic regalia speaks to graduates from a podium at commencement.

to take the things you learned here and carry them forward into the next phase of your life.” Clark ...

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Justin Glass
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for it. I mean, it’s there for the taking – just take it.” Speaking to affordability, he said, “It’s ...

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How to Be Successful in an Online Course

conversations. Be thoughtful in your questions and take time to write them clear and concise 3. Stay motivated to ...

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COTC Commends Graduates at Spring Commencement Ceremony
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communities. Now, I want you to take that gift and make the world a better place.” No ...

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Institutional Planning Resources

... Goal Status Report - December 2025: Report 1 *Lead = Person that will be responsible for taking the lead on implementing the strategies to ...

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AEP APEX COTC Apprenticeship Opportunity

our Manager for Career Services  thatcher.42@cotc.edu Good luck, and PLEASE take full advantage of ...

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Learning Specialist
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appropriately “read” a textbook, prepare for and take college-level exams, and much more. A series of on-demand ...

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Lexi King
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mark on her college transcript. She felt prepared to take on the challenge though, taking solace in ...

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Chase Ghiloni
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opportunity for me,” said Ghiloni. “I was so excited to take the position.” Ghiloni now serves on the COTC ...

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COTC Launches New Dental Certificate
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Dental Testing. ​​​​​ The EFDA Certificate is just two courses; students take one class in autumn ...

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face-to-face? Students at COTC have the flexibility to take classes face-to-face or online. The engineering ...

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officer status. Can I take classes online or face-to-face? The law enforcement technology associate degree ...

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Retention and Graduation Rates

Under the terms of the Student Right to Know Act, the College must maintain and report statistics on the retention rate of students and graduation rate of students in general.  For more information please go to the  National Center for Education Statistic ... COTC Graduate Survey Results Summary 2023-24: looking for work. Respondents cited “continuing education ” and “taking a break” as reasons for ...

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Career exploration and choosing a major or program of study

per week service is to take place Internship start date/end date Wages employer is to pay intern per ... Internship Description Instructions: set by the program of study o Daily hours per week/ days per week service is to take place ...

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COTC is Tobacco-Free

As a part of our commitment to the health and well-being of faculty, staff, students and visitors, all COTC campuses are 100% tobacco-free. Tobacco-Free Policy ... Tobacco-Free COTC Guide to Successful Implementation: cessation, and nutrition and fitness r esources. 4. Take Action: Address matters of repeated violations of ...

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Master Schedule Development Toolkit

The Master Course Schedule Development Committee manages the development and publication of the college’s master course schedule. Using CourseDog, a comprehensive scheduling platform, we collaborate with faculty to gather feedback, refine course offerings ... Credit Hour Guidelines: primary responsibility for delivery, acknowledging that the delivery may take place using a variety of ...

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DMS- Bridge to Bachelor's Degree
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take several DMS bridge courses here locally at COTC and then finish online with Oregon Tech. Oregon ...

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Peace Officer Basic Training- Learning Outcomes
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allowing successful graduates of the program to take the state certification exam. Learning Outcomes Demonstrate ...

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