Central Ohio Primary Care (COPC)
Welcome COPC Employees
Central Ohio Primary Care (COPC) employees and their immediate household family members are eligible for a 15% tuition discount on the full catalog of Antioch University’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates. This includes BA Degree Completion, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, MBA programs, and more.
Through this partnership with the Coalition for the Common Good and co-founders Antioch and Otterbein Universities, dependents of COPC Employees are also eligible for Otterbein University’s Advantage Scholarship Program, which includes up to $80,000 for tuition for undergraduate programs at Otterbein.
Available Programs Include
BA in Applied Studies
If you’ve gained valuable technical expertise through a trade or specialized vocational training, but long for professional advancement, finishing your bachelor’s degree in our Applied Studies program at Antioch University can help you maximize that experience and reach your career goals. The BA in Applied Studies is designed for transfer students with a passion for learning and transferable college credits from a vocational field. Unlike other degree programs, the BA in Applied Studies program accepts credits when a student has a focused area of study such as paralegal studies, transportation and mechanical technology, medical assisting, office administration, cosmetology, construction, culinary arts, electrical technology, and more. Through a blend of enriching coursework and experiential learning that connects your technical expertise to an undergraduate degree and academic experience, the BA in Applied Studies prepares you to advance professionally and to pursue graduate studies at Antioch or at other universities.
BA in Business Management
The Antioch BA in Business Management program provides students with a strong foundation for understanding organizations, leading change, and working effectively in a global and multicultural environment. Grounded in Antioch’s commitment to social justice, the program emphasizes leadership, ethics, economics, organizational effectiveness, and responsible decision-making.
Students develop practical skills in ethical leadership, finance and budgeting, fundraising and resource development, marketing, human resources, project management, and organizational change. The program prepares students to analyze complex challenges, lead diverse teams, and apply sound business practices in ways that support organizational success, community impact, and positive social change.
BA in Environmental Studies
Whether you are currently a community college student, a busy parent or worker, a veteran, or an international student, our Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies completion program is designed to support your personal, academic, and professional goals at any point in your life or career path. Students are taught by engaged faculty with environmental expertise and the program will prepare students to be practitioners in the field, empower students who may already be dealing with environmental justice issues in their own communities, and provide optional field study for experiential environmental opportunities.
BA in Liberal Studies
Our liberal studies courses inspire our students to become independent lifelong learners with the ability to think critically about the social issues that influence their lives. By linking knowledge to agency and action, our program will support your commitment to social justice and personal responsibility in our communities and the world at large. An advisor will be assigned to work with you personally in order to tailor a degree plan that realizes your specific academic goals and passions. Students in this degree program can tailor their studies to their interests by choosing from seven areas of concentration: Business Management, Child Development and Education, Creative Writing, Environmental Studies, Psychology, Queer Studies, and Spiritual Studies.
Areas of Concentration
The BA in Liberal Studies degree offers the option of students choosing a focused area of study, referred to as an Area of Concentration. Students are not required to choose a concentration, but if they do complete 24 credits in their chosen concentration, it will appear on the official transcript.
- Business Management
- Child Development & Education
- Creative Writing
- Environmental Studies
- Psychology
- Queer Studies
- Spiritual Studies
BA in Psychology
The BA in Psychology is designed to give students a foundation in psychological theory and research. This versatile degree provides a wide range of possibilities for both career choices and graduate work. The curriculum reflects an integrated approach to support—connecting psychological, biological, social and embodied perspectives that focus holistic wellness practices for diverse identities and communities. Antioch University graduates will have learned and practiced these critical skills:
- Clinical, developmental, and relational psychology
- Identity and its role in the practice of psychology
- Applied client support and leadership skills
- Interaction of behavior and health
- Integration of historical context reshaping practice in the field
- Diverse perspectives for inclusion in mental health support
- MS in Allied Health, Healthcare Administration
- MS in Allied Health, Exercise and Health Science
- MS in Athletic Training
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Nurse Executive Track
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Advanced Practice Track
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Post-Master’s Certificate – Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Post-Master’s Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Technology, globalization, and cultural shifts are changing the way we interact, defying what we constitute as the norm. Evolving advancements, both technically and culturally, have changed the way that business is conducted. We place an emphasis on your practical professional development, building on foundational knowledge to increase savviness and adaptability to developing trends. Our programs are designed to train effective team managers, champion ethical business practices, and develop the next generation of business leaders.
- Master of Business Administration
- MHSA in Human Services Administration
- MA in Nonprofit Management
- MA in Organizational Leadership and Change
- PhD in Leadership and Change
Develop the clinical skills that help your clients while applying your emerging, unique professional style. At Antioch University, we leverage experiential learning, internships, research studies, outreach projects, and other student participation opportunities to enhance the educational experience beyond the classroom. Our counseling and therapy programs intertwine rigorous academic coursework and experiential learning opportunities, giving you the comprehensive training needed to launch your career and start creating lasting change in the world.
- Certificate in Trauma Counseling
- Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online)
Your Financial Benefits As A Partner
As a Coalition for the Common Good partner, COPC Employees are eligible for the following benefits:
- 15% Tuition Discount - As a partner of the Coalition for the Common Good, COPC Employees receive a 15% Tuition Discount on degree programs. The Tuition Discount also extends to include all immediate household family members.
- $6000 President’s Merit Scholarships - New students seeking a master’s degree with a minimum 3.40 GPA and work/life experience are eligible for awards of $6000, distributed equally over the first two academic years of the student’s program, and students must remain enrolled full-time.
- $12,000 President’s Doctoral Fellowship Scholarship - Beginning in Summer 2026, 24 students per year will be awarded fellowships of $12,000 that can be applied to any of Antioch University’s doctoral programs.
- Otterbein University’s Advantage Scholarship - Dependents of COPC Employees are eligible for Otterbein University’s Advantage Scholarship, which includes up to $100,000 for tuition for undergraduate programs at Otterbein.
Learn more about the Advantage Partnership Scholarship for COPC employees-affiliated students and families.
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Additional Financial Assistance
Scholarships
Students can apply for various grants and scholarships to help fund their education, and all institutional scholarships and scholarships from outside organizations are now housed under one site here - Scholarship Universe
Financial Aid
Many students take advantage of financial aid options to fund their education. Antioch University’s Financial Aid team can design an aid package based on your eligibility and personal level of need. We’ll help you explore a variety of federal, state, and institutional financial aid options. You’re welcome to either contact the Financial Aid Office or apply now to see what choices are available for you.
About the Coalition for the Common Good
Unbound by geography, Coalition for the Common Good uses the combined resources of the member institutions to develop and deliver targeted educational and professional development programs that meet the unique requirements of our communities through academic partnerships with local businesses and employers.
The Coalition for the Common Good is designed to be a unique national university system — truly the first of its kind — of multiple institutions of higher education with complementary, high-quality academic programs, geographic diversity, and innovative approaches to undergraduate and graduate education and lifelong learning.
