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

a manner that you can,” Berry said. “You’ve all proven that you can be successful — congratulations. Now be ...

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Is online learning right for me?
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All COTC students will go through the same application and enrollment process. Once you’ve chosen your ...

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Judy Stansbury
Judy Ratliff Stansbury portrait.

been a great career for me because I’ve always wanted to help people,” she said. “Continuing my ...

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Luconda and Joanne Dager
Luconda, Joanne and Joe Dager stand outside Velvet Ice Cream's headquarters in Utica.

years, we’ve seen how a degree from COTC has changed the lives of local students,” said Joanne, the ...

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Robert A. Barnes, PhD
Portrait of Robert and Betty Barnes in their home.

I look back on things, I must admit that I’ve probably taken a little more pride, comfort and joy in the ...

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Justin Glass
Portrait of Justin Glass.

students, you can understand them through discussion boards. I’ve grown and learned with them – it’s pretty ...

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Central Ohio Technical College
Central Ohio Technical College

instructors are the best I’ve ever had. Melanie Gibson COTC Student, Nursing Technology Read Melanie’s story. ...

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Fortifying His Future
Travis Foster stands next to an agnitron semiconductor manufacturing equipment.

use, he’s immediately putting his new knowledge to use. “What I’ve learned is already helping me ...

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Autumn Commencement Ceremony
Graduates in their caps and gowns stand with COTC mascot TC the cat.

I received from COTC,” he said. “I’ve enjoyed being part of the COTC community so much. They are here to help ...

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Mother and Daughter Earn Same COTC Degree 20 Years Apart
Lora Smith stands next to Lydia Smith who is holding her COTC diploma after just walking across the stage at COTC's commencement ceremony in December 2022.

that I had and everything that I’ve ever done and learned, I’ve used here in this role,” Smith said. “I ...

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Ohio State Newark/COTC Student Food Pantry Use Soars During Pandemic
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piece of a student’s holistic success plan,” said White. “We’ve seen an increase in student need this ...

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New Partnership Offers Hope with Free Career Training
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celebrate with them and send the message, ‘You’ve built your home, now continue to build your future!’”  ...

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Mother Honors Daughter's Memory Through Nursing Award Fundraising Challenge
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these actions have been all I’ve known to do. Losing a child is the ultimate sacrifice and should not ...

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COTC Recognizes Faculty with Teaching Excellence Awards
Three nursing students sit at a table  while Assistant Professor Susan Cooperider points to something in their notebook.

while empathizing with the student.” “[Cooperider] is the most involved and caring instructor I’ve ever ...

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COTC Recognizes Faculty Anniversaries
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actually had a student who was just 12 years old. I’ve had really good experiences with my CCP students. ...

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COTC Celebrates 50 Years of Nursing Education
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would have known their first year as a nurse) or encouragement (e.g., unexpected joys they’ve found in ...

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COTC Alumna Bolin Inspires Hope Through Change
COTC human services graduate Melody Bolin stands outside of The Main Place where she works as a mental health case manager.

Ohio. Practicums are field experiences that allow students to apply what they’ve learned in the ...

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Mir Arif
Portrait of Mir Arif inside the COTC Pataskala campus.

that I loved writing, and I’ve always loved reading. I felt the passion come back to me.” Other writers ...

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Food pantry provides hope to hungry students
A student puts boxed food in a paper bag inside the food pantry while a staff members stands by holding more boxes.

community is just amazing,” he said. “I’ve never seen people put so much love into their campus.” To him, it ...

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Wellness – Your Plan for Health (YP4H)

your wellness journey or looking to build on the progress you’ve made, YP4H is here to support you ...

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A love story of institutions and the people they unite
Portrait of Mary Ellen and Lee St. John outside of a greenhouse.

reason we’ve been married for 63 years. They saw the realization of the cost-shared model in real time. ...

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Staten sisters accelerate college with CCP
Sisters Avery and Reese Staten walk down a hallway carrying books and a laptop looking ahead with bright eyes and with smiles.

world,” Avery, ever the visionary, said. “I want to be one of them, and with how much I’ve gotten ahead ...

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COTC Student Veteran Stories
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school with an aim to “travel and see the world,” she says. “I’ve always loved aircraft and I basically ...

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Program Accreditation Information

Accreditation The Electrical Engineering Technology associate degree program at COTC is Accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET,  https://www.abet.org. ... COTC Engineering Graduate and Employer Survey Data Summary: I've worked students from most of the Universities & Community Colleges around central Ohio the ...

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Electrical Engineering Technology
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Associate of Applied Science Electrical Engineering Technology 62-63 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus $73,590 Average annual salary*   Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Accreditation ABET Information Meeting Contact ... COTC Engineering Graduate and Employer Survey Data Summary: I've worked students from most of the Universities & Community Colleges around central Ohio the ...

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Career exploration and choosing a major or program of study

The Office of Career Development encourages undecided students to explore their options.  No matter where you are in your career development, in order to make informed decisions, you need information about yourself and about the world of work.  A variety ... Employer Registration Directions: conduct resume searches. An email address is required to register. Contact our office if you do not ha ve ...

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Perseverance in a Pandemic

back in the workforce and on the path to financial recovery. Consider COTC if you’ve lost your job or ...

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Current Student Organizations

people you’ve ever met, building friendships that last a lifetime. Academic Persuasive Speaking and ...

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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: with actions steps that will resolve the problem. “Now that we’ve discussed t he importance of ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I complete the early childhood education technology associate degree? The time it takes a student to complete the early childhood education associate degree depends on:  How many classes a student takes at a time and what classes they take ... Early Childhood Education Application Packet: and 5101:2-13-26 of the Administrati ve Code. Note: effective June 1, 2008 all civilian background ...

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