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Employee Resource Group Guidelines
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are voluntary, employee-initiated groups of The Ohio State University at Newark and/or Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) faculty and staff who share common interests, issues, backgrounds, characteristics or pursuits. Ohio State Newark/COTC recognizes and supports ERGs organized around the dimensions of race, ethnicity, gender, language, region of origin, life stage, physical challenge and sexual orientation.
David Anthony Magic
Welcome Week Event
This event is provided just for students as part of Welcome Week.
Location: John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center (outside)
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
The customer relations certificate can be completed fully online or face-to-face.
How quickly can I complete the customer relations certificate?
The customer relations certificate takes two semesters to complete at part-time enrollment.
What type of financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans.
Students who complete a FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
Connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.
Can I pursue an associate degree after I complete the certificate?
Students are encouraged to continue with COTC and complete an associate degree in business.
How do I get started at COTC?
Help us learn more about you by visiting our Future Students webpage, then follow the COTC Steps to Enroll to get started.
Spring Commencement
COTC recognizes graduates who have completed requirements during the spring semester.
Location: Adena Hall
Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets are required for entry.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of the community health worker training program, the student will be prepared to:
- Advocate for clients or patients in the community setting to resolve crises.
- Collaborate with other professionals to address the social determinants of health for community members.
- Facilitate connections between patients, clients, or families and community resources, including but not limited to medical services, social services, legal aid, housing, job placement, education, or food sources.
- Assist community members to understand their health conditions and facilitate ways to improve health.
- Provide basic health services such as monitoring blood pressure.
Fire Science Technology Degree
2023-2024 Central Ohio Technical College
Autumn Semester
Occupational Safety & Health Em. Serv. |
3 |
|
*# Firefighter I |
7 |
|
# Principles of Emergency Services |
3 |
|
*# Firefighter II |
4 |
|
|
Total |
17 |
Spring Semester
* Introduction to Statistics or College Algebra or Quantitative Reasoning |
3 |
|
Fire Prevention |
3 |
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* Principles of Fire & Emer. Services Safety & Survival (FIRE-111 pre-req) |
2 |
|
* Firefighting Strategy and Tactics (FIRE-111 pre-req) |
3 |
|
Fire & Behavior & Combustion (FIRE-111 pre-req) |
2 |
|
*# Composition I |
3 |
|
|
Total |
16 |
Summer Semester
* Human Biology (EMT-P track) or Chemistry |
4 |
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* Critical Thinking |
3 |
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Cultural Diversity |
3 |
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Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
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# Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
|
|
Total |
16 |
Autumn Semester
* Fire Protection Systems (FIRE-111 pre-req) |
2 |
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* Building Construction for Fire Prot. (FIRE-111 pre-req) |
3 |
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Fire & Emergency Services Administration |
3 |
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* Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
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* Abnormal Psychology |
3 |
|
|
Total |
14 |
Total Hours Required
Total Credit Hours Required for this Degree: 63.00
Helpful Information
* Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
# Course requires a “C” (2.00) grade or better to progress and graduate from this program.
The College Reserves the Right to Change Curricula without Notice
Published date – March 2023
Office of Academic Affairs
Community Colleges Work
As we celebrate April as Community College Month, we’d like to share some facts about why community colleges work.
1. Creating Value
Community colleges create value. An associate degree increases lifetime earnings over a high school diploma by 25%, according to a report from the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce.
Frequently Asked Questions
What documentation is required for admission?
A non-U.S. citizen is required to submit one of the following documents:
- Permanent Resident Card
- Asylee or Refugee documentation
- I-94 Form
- I-797 Notice of Deferred Action from USCIS (approval notice)
- Visa or Passport showing visa status.
- Visa status may impact whether a student can enroll full-time or part-time and restrict enrollment in some academic programs.
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) – Employment
authorization card.
- For the most up-to-date status on DACA, visit the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services DACA page.
All documentation must be submitted to the Gateway – Student Records office. Documentation must be submitted in person so a copy from the original can be made. If you want to submit documentation electronically, they must be notarized to verify authenticity.
Does COTC accept any visa?
COTC is not approved by the U.S. Department of Justice, Immigration and Naturalization Services to issue I-20s or accept students seeking admission through an international student visa (F-1).
Individuals with valid non-immigrant visa status in the United States may be permitted to enroll. This includes, but is not limited to, F-2, E-2, H1B, J-2, L-2, J-1, H2B, etc., as well as individuals under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
For a complete list of visas and eligibility to enroll, review the Immigration and Customs Enforcement document “Nonimmigrants: Who Can Study.”
Do I need to submit my international high school and/or college transcripts?
Yes, students need to submit their international high school and/or college transcript for the following reasons:
- Consideration for admission into a selective health program.
- Potential transfer credit opportunities.
- Demonstrate completion of pre-requisites.
- Financial aid eligibility (if applicable).
Do I need to have my international high school and/or college transcripts evaluated (and why)?
Yes, you will need to have your international high school and/or college transcript evaluated.
- Students applying to a selective health program must submit
the following:
- Students who would like credit evaluated for potential
placement for Biology, Chemistry, English and Math must
submit:
- A course-by-course evaluation of high school transcripts with GPA (for pre-college course waivers).
- Course-by-course evaluation of college transcripts (for transfer credit).
- If the high school transcript includes college credit, request the evaluator to provide separate evaluation of high school and college courses.
- Students who would like credit evaluated for potential
placement for Biology, Chemistry, English and Math must
submit:
- For all other programs, submit general evaluations of
academic credentials.
- A general evaluation of high school transcript with GPA.
- A general evaluation of college transcripts with GPA; if transfer credit is requested, a course-by-course evaluation with GPA will be required.
Note:
- General evaluations are known as general reports or document-by-document evaluations.
- Course-by-course evaluations are known as Detail Report, Course Analysis, or Detailed Evaluation.
- Transcript evaluations can take several weeks to be fully processed. Start the process early.
- Most evaluators offer a rush delivery evaluation for an additional fee.
- Before sending documents to an evaluator, visit their website to learn more about the process, prices, and documents required.
Where do I have my international transcripts evaluated?
Any National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) current member can be used for transcript evaluation.
COTC has partnered with SpanTran, a NACES member, to simplify the request process for applicants. To request a transcript evaluation through SpanTran, please submit the SpanTran Application for COTC.
Visit www.naces.org/members to view a list of current members eligible to evaluate transcripts. Please review each agency for details on prices, timeline, and documentation requirements. Some agencies will accept copies of transcripts, but others will require official transcripts to be sent directly from the school, college, or university you attended.
What if I can’t get my transcript?
Students who are unable to get their transcripts due to conditions within the country where the institution is located are encouraged to contact the Embassy and request a statement that transcripts are not obtainable.
Students also have the option to take the GED to establish high school diploma equivalency.
Can I apply for financial aid?
Contact Student Financial Services at nwk-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu or 740.366.9435
You can also visit https://studentaid.gov/understand-aid/eligibility/requirements/non-us-citizens to learn about whether you might be eligible for federal financial aid.
How do I apply to COTC?
Visit the Steps to Enroll to get started for instructions on how to start your application for admission. Please note that applications are due at least one week prior to the start of the semester in which you plan to enroll. If you need to have your international high school and/or transcripts evaluated, please allow extra time for processing.
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
You are encouraged to schedule an appointment with an admission representative. You can schedule online at go.cotc.edu/admissionsappointment. Or if you have a quick question, you can call 740.366.9222 or email cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu.
Where can I get support with English as a Second Language (ESL)?
COTC partners with the Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County (C-TEC) to provide ESL classes at no cost. ESL classes are available at COTC’s Pataskala Campus and at C-TEC in Newark.
For more information, visit c-tec.edu/page/esol
Admissions Information Session
Coshocton Campus