The Hocking College Experience

Firefighter School: A Guide to Hocking College's Fire & Emergency Services Program

If you are looking for a career change or some extra training, one place you can look to is a two-year college. Hocking College is a college that also offers two-year degrees in Ohio. One program that has gained real momentum is the Firefighter II Certification. This hands-on program gives students the tools they need in order to complete and pass the state-certified exam through the use of state-of-the-art technology and the tutelage of experienced instructors. Plus, those who successfully complete the program are not only employable but are also able to move on to the Fire and Emergency Services Associates Degree program.

Office Administrative Service Program: How to Become a Virtual Customer Service Rep

by Melissa Atkins, Office Administration Faculty

Hocking College understands the changing landscape of the workforce. That's why we offer the Office Administrative Service Program, which prepares its students with highly marketable skills that meet the needs of today's increasingly online marketplace with an office administration degree.

Banding Together: Choir and Band Classes Offered at Hocking College

by Tim Brunicardi

Students looking to march to the beat of a different drummer should check out two new musical offerings at Hocking College.

Preserving History: Summit held at Robbins Crossing

by Tim Brunicardi

David Muran, RVC Archtects, Inc.,; Dave Sagan, Hocking College; Colin Widdoes, RVC Architects, Inc.,; Ron Black, former Hocking College employee; Tom O’Grady, Southeast Ohio History Center; Chris Black, Past Hocking College employee; Jason Szostek, Hocking College; Norm Fox, former Robbins Crossing site director and faculty member; Robert Schmoll, Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad; David McPherson, Hocking Valley Scenic Railroad; Kathy Temple-Miller, Hocking College faculty; Barney Grueser, Antique American Log Cabins; Lynne Newell, Southeast Ohio History Center; Sean Terrell, Hocking College; Trent DeBruin, Hocking College; Barbara Powers, Ohio Historic Preservation Office; and Tim Traxler, Ohio’s Hill Country Heritage Area.

Hocking College hosted a summit on May 22 to discuss options for preserving the Robbins Crossing historical area located on campus.

Why You Should Consider Hocking College's Medical Assistant Program

by Dawn Shingler AAS, CMA (AAMA)

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that the medical assistant field will grow 23 percent between 2014 and 2024, much more rapidly than the average line of work. There are several reasons for this.

First, the baby boomer population is aging and requiring more preventive services. This trend is expected to continue, creating a high demand for physicians. To accommodate the growth, physicians will need to employ more medical assistants capable of performing clinical tasks and routine duties to free up physicians for more advanced work.

Federal Student Aid and Identity Theft

Before you apply for federal student aid, learn how to prevent identity theft.

How Does Identity Theft Happen?

Criminals access personal data such as names, Social Security numbers, and bank and credit card information. Using stolen data, criminals can obtain credit cards, set up cellphone accounts, and more.

Hocking College: Hawk Eye View

by Tim Brunicardi

In our second installment of Hawk-Eye-View, we introduce five more Hocking College Students:

Cameras Instead of Cages: Students 'Capture' Bobcat on Trail Cam

by Sayre Flannagan

Wildlife Resources Management students at Hocking College have been using a unique method of studying animals in their natural habitat. Instead of actually capturing the animals, the students are employing trail cams for more natural and less obtrusive photos.

Firefighter School: A Guide to Hocking College's Fire & Emergency Services Program

Office Administrative Service Program: How to Become a Virtual Customer Service Rep

Banding Together: Choir and Band Classes Offered at Hocking College

Preserving History: Summit held at Robbins Crossing

Why You Should Consider Hocking College's Medical Assistant Program

Financial Aid FAQ

How to Make College Affordable