Air Force GEM Program

Central Ohio Technical College is a proud partner in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) program. As part of the GEM program, COTC offers general education courses to active duty airmen and guardians who are pursuing their associate degree through the CCAF.

GEM Approved Courses

Courses are offered online and credits are transferrable to CCAF.

Oral Communication

• SPCH-100 Fundamentals of Communication (3 credits)
• SPCH-210 Small Group Communications (3 credits)

Written Communication

• ENGL-100 Composition I (3 credits)
• ENGL-101 Composition II (3 credits)

Mathematics

• MATH-130 Introduction to Statistics (3 credits)
• MATH-140 College Algebra (3 credits)

Social Science

• PSY-100 Introduction to Psychology (3 credits)
• PSY-200 Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
• PSY-210 Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
• SOC-100 Introduction to Sociology (3 credits)

Humanities

• PHIL-105 Critical Thinking (3 credits)
• PHIL-200 Introduction to Ethics (3 credits)
• ECON-105 Principles of Microeconomics (3 credits)
• ECON-110 Principles of Macroeconomics (3 credits)

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Get Started at COTC

Apply

Apply to COTC as a visiting student by completing the free application for general admission.

Applications are due one week before the start of the semester in which you plan to enroll. COTC has three semesters per year: summer semester (12 weeks), autumn semester (16 weeks) and spring semester (16 weeks). See the academic calendar for start dates and important deadlines.

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Tuition

COTC tuition is among the lowest in Ohio. View our tuition fee charts for in-state and non-resident tuition.

Tuition and Fees

Student Resources

COTC offers free academic and personal support resources to all students. 

Academic Advising: Your advisor provides guidance on developing meaningful academic and career goals, understanding degree requirements and navigating your college experience.

Tutoring Services: Tutoring is available both face-to-face and online in a variety of subjects. 

Student Success Coaches: Every student is assigned a student success coach. Coaches work with you individually to develop healthy student-centered habits, and they also help you get back on track when you need academic assistance. 

Veteran and Military-Connected Students: COTC’s dedicated veteran and military resource staff assists you with admissions, using your military education benefits, and accessing internal and external resources to help you succeed. 

Questions?

Contact us for help enrolling at COTC or with questions about the GEM program. 

Charlene Ross
Military and Veteran Resource Coordinator
740.755.7667
ross.850@mail.cotc.edu