Central Ohio Technical College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a small suburb.

Overview

Central Ohio Technical College, also referred to as COTC, was established in the year 1971, and is located in Newark, Ohio, United States. The college's main campus spreads over an area of more than 150 acres. In addition to the Newark campus, COTC offers classes in three extended campuses. These include the:

• Coshocton Campus
• Knox Campus
• Pataskala Campus

Central Ohio Technical College offers its students associate degrees and certificate programs in various areas of study including business, engineering, computers, public service, and health care.

Central Ohio Technical College sponsors a variety of student clubs and organizations. Among those available on the Newark campus are societies such as Phi Theta Kappa, College Republicans, Forensic Science Club, Student Cultural Council, and the Buckeye Business Club. The college's athletic teams are known as the Titans. The male students of COTC participate in sports such as basketball, baseball, golf, and soccer. The female students participate in sports such as basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, media, and business and management.
• High female/male ratio.
• Large number of students.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 3,586 in 2009-2010 (2,885 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 47% of the student body. About 12% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (83 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
• Marketing/Marketing Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (13 awarded)

• Computer Programming/Programmer
• Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded)

• Early Childhood Education and Teaching

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (30 awarded)

• Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
• Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (26 awarded)

• Human Services

MEDIA (17 awarded)

• Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (86 awarded)

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
• Surgical Technology/Technologist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (264 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (37 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
• Criminal Justice/Police Science
• Forensic Science and Technology