Clark State College

Accounting

Accounting Certificate

Accounting Executive Option Departmental Certificate

This certificate is available to those who already hold an associates degree or higher. It will provide the student with the esential skills necessary to work in the growing field of Accounting. Students can fully apply the courses in this one year certificate towards the completion of the full two-year Accounting degree.

Addiction and Integrated Treatment Studies

Addiction and Recovery Services

This degree has an intense focus on addiction recovery and co-occuring disorders. Co-occurring disorders include addiction and mental health issues clients may deal with simultaneously. This is a pathway directly to the Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II (LCDCII) license while also earning the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) certification.

Additive Manufacturing Technical Certificate

The Additive Manufacturing Certificate is designed for students who wish to enhance their skills in areas related to 3D printing and scanning. Students can apply the following program courses to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associates Degree.

Advanced Medical Coding Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate is available for students who need a quicker entry into the job market than what an associate’s degree requires. Upon completion of this certificate students will be able to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). This certificate is fully embedded in the Health Information Technology Departmental Certificate as well as the Medical Office Administration associate degree.

Advanced Standing Registered Nursing

This fast track LPN to RN program option meets the educational needs of the licensed practical nurse desiring to become a registered nurse. In this fast track program, Registered Nursing graduates are prepared to function in beginning staff-level registered nurse positions in hospitals, extended care facilities, clinics and comparable health care facilities as members of a health care team.

Advanced Standing Registered Nursing - LPN to RN Transition

This fast track LPN to RN program option meets the educational needs of the licensed practical nurse wanting to become a registered nurse. Graduates are prepared to function in beginning staff- level registered nurse positions in hospitals, extended care facilities, clinics, and comparable health care facilities as members of a health care team.

Agricultural Business

Agricultural Business - Agricultural Engineering Technology Option

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment in the business world of agriculture sales and service.

Arts Administration Departmental Certificate

The Arts Administration departmental certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in arts administration. General education courses in theatre, as well as arts administration, acting, and stagecraft provide a broad overview of the arts. Accounting, marketing, and management courses will give the students the business background they need to succeed in arts management.

Associate of Arts General Transfer

The Associate of Arts General Transfer degree provides the foundational knowledge and skills in general education that are often required to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Courses in this program focus on the areas of English, communication, literature, arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. As a part of the degree, students will also choose electives based on interest and any requirements of the transfer institution.

Associate of Arts General Transfer - Communication Pathway

Associate of Arts General Transfer - English Pathway

The English Pathway of the Associate of Arts General Transfer degree emphasizes transfer preparation for pursuing a bachelor’s degree in English.

Associate of Arts General Transfer - Geography Pathway

Transfer degree emphasizes transfer preparation for a student to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Geography.

Associate of Arts General Transfer - History Pathway

Associate of Arts General Transfer - Political Science Pathway

General Transfer degree emphasizes transfer preparation to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

Associate of Arts General Transfer - Psychology Pathway

The Psychology Pathway of the Associate of Arts General Transfer degree emphasizes transfer preparation for students to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.

Associate of Arts General Transfer - Social Services Pathway

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for seamless transfer into a Bachelor of Arts program, particularly at state institutions in Ohio.

Associate of Arts General Transfer - Sociology Pathway

Associate of Arts General Transfer - Theatre Pathway

Transfer degree emphasizes transfer preparation for a student to pursue a Bachelor of Arts in theatre at a four- year univeristy. Majors focus on general education and courses include acting, stagecraft, and script analysis. Within the program, students receive experiential training in Theatre by working on the program’s live productions in the Clark State Performing Arts Center Turner Studio Theatre and Kuss Auditorium.

Associate of Science General Transfer

Associate of Science General Transfer- Agriculture Pathway

Graduates of this program should have many of the general education requirements fulfilled and transferred upon the completion of this program.

Associate of Science General Transfer - Biology Pathway

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for seamless transfer into a Bachelor of Science program, particularly at state institutions in Ohio.

Associate of Science General Transfer - Business Pathway

The curriculum is designed to prepare students for seamless transfer into a Bachelor of Science program, particularly at state institutions in Ohio.

Associate of Science General Transfer - Chemistry Pathway

Associate of Science General Transfer - Economics Pathway

Associate of Science General Transfer - Geology Pathway

Associate of Science General Transfer - Mathematics Pathway

Transfer degree emphasizes transfer preparation for pursuing a bachelor’s degree in mathematics or statistics.

Associate of Science General Transfer - Physics Pathway

Associate of Science General Transfer - Psychology Pathway

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Completion Program

The BSN Completion Program at Clark State is designed for students who have earned a previous Associate Degree/Diploma Degree in Nursing and wish to further their career with a bachelor’s degree. Completion of this program will position the graduate to expand their role as a registered nurse and assume leadership roles within healthcare orgnaizations.

Banking Departmental Certificate

The Banking certificate provides students with an overview of the banking industry and a background for understanding. It provides them with the foundational knowledge of investments, consumer lending, and customer relations.

Basic Peace Officer Academy

Business Transfer - Central State University

The Business Transfer program is a calculus-based curriculum that will prepare a student to transfer into the College of Business at Central State University. This selection of courses is designed to allow a student to enter the College of Business with junior status upon completion, provided the student has maintained the requisite GPA.

Business Transfer - Wright State University

The Business Transfer program is a calculus-based curriculum that will prepare a student to transfer into the Raj Soin College of Business at Wright State University. This selection of courses is designed to allow a student to enter the College of Business with junior status upon completion, provided the student has maintained a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

Chemical Dependency Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate is a recommended addition to the resume of anyone working towards or already possessing an Associates, Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a Social Service-related field and working in service fields including health care, mental health, criminal justice, correction, and social services.

Child Development Associate Short-Term Technical Certificate

Certificate (CDA) is the first step toward working and teaching children birth through 5 years old. Students will complete four courses to ensure they acquire the understanding, content knowledge, and skill to teach young children. Students also complete observation hours in a designated focus area (infant/toddler or preschool).

Clinical Medical Assisting Short-Term Technical Certificate

Clinical Medical Assistants are multi-skilled allied healthcare professionals who may administer medications, assist with minor procedures, record vital signs, take medical histories, prepare patients and rooms for examinations, handle laboratory specimens, and provide patient education. Clinical medical assistants act as supporting staff working alongside doctors and nurses to educate and help with patient care.

Communication Departmental Certificate

This certificate will provide the student with extensive background in and knowledge of effective communication skills necessary in today’s work environment, including writing, oral, and listening skills. The ability to communicate effectively is listed among the top five qualifications that employers require and is often ranked as the number one required skill.

Computer-Aided Design Architectural Short-Term Technical Certificate

Students pursuing this short-term technical certificate will learn basic residential drawing techniques used in architecture. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 16 weeks.

Computer-Aided Design - Architectural Technical Certificate

The Computer-Aided Design certificate is design to provide the technical background necessary to produce residential and civil drawings and renderings using a variety of computer-aided design software. Residential/ Civil coursework is included to help students understand the principles of residential and civil design. Certificate programs are designed for those students who seek to enhance their job-related skills in a specialized area.

Computer-Aided Design Manufacturing Short-Term Technical Certificate

Students pursuing this short-term technical certificate will learn basic three-dimensional drawing techniques uses in manufacturing. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 16 weeks.

Computer-Aided Design Manufacturing Technical Certificate

The Computer-Aided Design Certificate is designed to provide the technical background necessary to produce mechanical drawings using computer-aided drafting techniques. Manufacturing coursework is included to help students understand the principles of manufacturability in mechanical design. Certificate programs are designed for those students who seek to enhance their job-related skills in a specialized area.

Computer-Aided Design Technology

Computer Networking

Information Technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields today. The Computer Networking curriculum prepares students to plan, design, implement, troubleshoot, and administer microcomputer-based networks. This curriculum can assist students in preparing for the following certifications: CompTIA (A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, Project+); Microsoft Certified Professional, and Cisco Certified Network Associate.

Computer Networking - Technical Systems Support Option

Information Technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields today. The Technical Systems Support curriculum prepares students to support computer and network end users. This curriculum can assist students in preparing for the following certifications: CompTIA (A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, Project+); Microsoft Certified Professional, and Cisco Certified Network Associate.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) - LATHE Short-Term Technical Certificate

Students pursuing this short-term technical certificate will learn basic techniques to properly setup and operate a CNC lathe. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 8 weeks.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) - MILL Short-Term Technical Certificate

Students pursuing this short-term technical certificate will learn basic techniques to properly setup and operate a CNC mill. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 8 weeks.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Short-Term Technical Certificate

Students can apply the following program courses to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associates Degree.

Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Technical Certificate

Certificate is designed for students who wish to enhance their skills in areas related to CNC Machine Operation and CNC programming. Students can apply the following program courses to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associates Degree.

Computer Programming Departmental Certificate

This certificate provides the knowledge and skills necessary to design and develop computer software applications.

Computer Software Development

Information technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields today. The Computer Software Development curriculum focuses on programming, database, and web design. Students learn to analyze, design, and develop solutions to business problems through the use of technology.

Computer Software Development - Cybersecurity Option

Information technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields today. The Computer Software Development curriculum focuses on programming, database, and web design as it relates to cybersecurity. Students learn to analyze, design, and develop solutions to business problems through the use of technology.

Computer Software Development - Web Development Option

Information technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields today. The Computer Software Development curriculum focuses on programming, database, and web design. Students learn to analyze, design, and develop solutions to business problems through the use of technology.

Consumer Lending Departmental Certificate

This certificate provides students with an understanding of consumer lending in the banking industry. It provides them with the foundational knowledge including the principles of banking, accounting, consumer lending, and economics.

Criminal Justice Technology-Corrections

The Criminal Justice program is comprised of a curriculum that is current and relevant to the needs of criminal justice professionals. Society demands highly educated and well qualified candidates that meet and exceed the standards of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Criminal Justice is a multi-million dollar industry. Individuals violate laws and require legal interventions and sanctions regardless of the economic conditions.

Criminal Justice Technology - Law Enforcement

The Criminal Justice program is comprised of a curriculum that is current and relevant to the needs of criminal justice professionals. Society demands highly educated and well qualified candidates that meet and exceed the standards of local, state, and federal, law enforcement agencies. Criminal Justice is a multi-million dollar industry. Individuals violate laws and require legal interventions and sanctions regardless of the economic conditions.

Customer Service Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate is focused on developing the essential skills and knowledge needed by anyone desiring to provide excellent service to customers, both internal and external. This is particularly focused on meeting needs and expectations of an organization’s customers. All courses can be applied to the associate degree in Management. Students should follow the recommended sequencing of courses, with consideration to the pre/ co-requisites, including college preparatory (CPE) requirements.

Cyber-Networking Technical Certificate

This certificate includes curriculum designed to align with foundational industry recognized certifications in Cybersecurity and Computer Networking, along with additional courses to further support these technical skills and knowledge. Speficially, this certificate aligns with the CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, and CompTIA Network+ certifications. The certifications are not included in this curriculum, so students completing these courses must pursue the certification exams separately.

Cybersecurity Foundations Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate aligns with the CompTIA Security+ certification. The certification is not included in this curriculum, so students completing these courses must pursue the CompTIA Security+ certification exam separately.

Cybersecurity/Information Assurance Technology

Information Technology is one of the fastest-growing career fields today. The Cybersecurity curriculum prepares students to support information security needs of businesses. This curriculum can assist students in preparing for the following certifications: CompTIA (A+, Network+, Linux+, Security+, CySA+) AWS, CEH, CCNA. Cybersecurity students can increase their learning (and earning) potential by participating in the cooperative education work-experience program.

Cybersecurity Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate is focused on providing the knowledge and skills necessary to design, implement, manage, and maintain computer and network-based security technologies.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) is the non-invasive use of high frequency sound waves to image anatomic structures within the body. Sonographers are specially trained individuals who work under the close supervision of radiologists, cardiologists, and vascular surgeons in order to assist them in determining a medical diagnosis and treatment plan for patients.

Diesel Technology Program

The diesel industry is growing and there is a current and future need for qualified technicians. Diesel engines are more powerful and durable than gas engines, making them a popular alternative in the trucking, busing, agriculture, and construction industries. The Clark State Diesel Technology program is a comprehensive sequence of courses that combine theory and practical applications.

Diesel Technology Short-Term Technical Certificate

The diesel industry is growing and there is a current and future need for qualified technicians. Diesel engines are more powerful and durable than gas engines, making them a popular alternative in the trucking, busing, agriculture, and construction industries. Diesel technicians perform complete engine overhauls, minor preventative maintenance services, and everything in between. Job opportunities are going unfilled in the Miami Valley and throughout Ohio and the country.

Early Childhood Education

The Early Childhood Education (ECE) program prepares individuals for employment in licensed child care centers, nursery schools, hospitals, group homes, children’s homes, and other programs concerned with the well- being, development, and education of the infant, toddler, preschool and school-aged child. Graduates of the Early Childhood Education degree program are prepared to work with young children, helping them develop into the whole, productive persons they are meant to be.

Electrical Systems Short-Term Technical Certificate

Students pursuing this short-term technical certificate will learn basic electrical concepts, electrical troubleshooting, electronic drives, and a variety of electric motor concepts. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 16 weeks.

Electrocardiography Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate/area of specialization is focused on providing students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to perform an electrocardiogram (ECG) and recognize normal and common abnormal cardiac rhythms. All courses may be applied to the Patient Care Technician departmental certificate, Multi-Skilled Healthcare one-year certificate, Associate of Technical Studies Multi-skilled Healthcare degree, and the Medical Assisting one-year certificate and associate degree programs.

Emergency Medical Services

Emergency medical services (EMS) are expanding rapidly with more opportunities developing for emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics. Although working in EMS has traditionally meant working for a fire department, rescue squad, or ambulance, there are also positions in education, management, research, communications, support services, and health agencies.

EMT Short-term Technical Certification

The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) course is a seven credit-hour very fast paced and labor intensive course that includes 150-180 hours of classroom, lab, and clinical/field education that can be completed in one semester. Upon successful completion of this course the student is eligible to take the National Registry and State Certification Examination at the basic level.

Entertainment Technology

Entertainment Technology prepares students for entry- level careers in various areas such as set construction, sound engineering, and lighting for theatre, film, video, and event productions. Majors work hands-on in stagecraft, lighting, electrics, audio, rigging, video, computer-aided design, and welding.

Firefighter II Short-Term Technical Certification

This course is available as a direct delivery outreach offering as requested. This 104-hour Level II course transitions the Level I Firefighter to the minimum requirement under NFPA 1001 Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications to be a career Firefighter. The Level II course completes the advanced tactics of ventilation, fire control, an in-depth understanding of fire prevention, and public education as well as rope rescue and auto machinery extrication.

Firefighter I Short-Term Technical Certification

This course is available as a direct delivery outreach offering as requested. This 156-hour program is designed to meet the NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications. The program provides the foundation for Firefighters to operate on the fire ground and initiate fire attack inside a structure. The Level I completes the basic training required to enter the Firefighter Level II program required to be a career Firefighter.

Firefighter / Transition Departmental Certificate

This course is available as a direct delivery outreach offering as requested. This 120 hour course builds on the awareness level of the 36-hour Volunteer Firefighter course.

Firefighter / Volunteer Departmental Certificate

This program is available as a direct delivery outreach offering as requested. This 36-hour course, classified as (Awareness level) firefighting, covers the basics of entry level firefighting for volunteers. The course consists of classroom and hands on practical experiences.

Geospatial Precision Agriculture Specialist Short-Term Technical Certificate

Geospatial Technology has been identified by the U.S. Bureau of Labor as an emerging industry. In addition, agricultural sales and service companies are hiring people who have completed coursework in both agriculture and geospatial technologies to develop precision agriculture programs or to provide technical assistance to farmers.

GIS Analyst Short-Term Technical Certificate

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has been identified by the U.S. Bureau of Labor as an emerging industry. With this in mind, the GIS Analyst certificate is designed to provide the technical background necessary to begin a successful career as a GIS analyst. This certificate is designed for those students who seek to enhance their job-related skills in becoming a GIS analyst.

GIS/Geospatial Technology

GIS Image Analyst Short-Term Technical Certificate

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has been identified by the U.S. Bureau of Labor as an emerging industry. With this in mind, the GIS Image Analyst certificate is designed to provide the technical background necessary to begin a successful career as an image analyst. This certificate is designed for those students who seek to enhance their job-related skills in becoming a GIS image analyst.

GIS Programming Certificate

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) has been identified by the U.S. Bureau of Labor as an emerging industry. With this in mind, the GIS Programming certificate is designed to provide the technical background necessary to begin a successful career as a GIS programmer. This certificate is designed for those students who seek to enhance their job-related skills in becoming a GIS Programmer.

Graphic Design

Healthcare Concentration Transfer (A.A.)

The Associate of Arts (AA) Healthcare concentration is designed for individuals desiring to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare field. Four-year institutions generally require that students spend a significant portion of their first two years taking courses that build their knowledge and skills in general education.

Healthcare Concentration Transfer (A.S.)

Health Information Technology Departmental Certificate

This certificate will provide the Health Information Technology student with experience using ICD-10- CM and ICD-10-PCS codes, preparing medical charts and records, scheduling appointments, handling correspondence, preparing bills, and processing insurance forms in a medical office or facility. The student will also gain knowledge of medical terminology as well as a familiarization with HIPPA regulations. This certificate is fully embedded in the Medical Office Administration associate degree.

Health Sciences

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (Clark County CTC)

Students completing the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology program are prepared to find employment with large commercial heating and air conditioning contractors, residential mechanical contractors, parts and equipment distributors, large commercial and industrial facility maintenance departments, hospital facilities maintenance departments, custom design or new construction markets.

Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Departmental Certificate (Clark County CTC)

Students completing the Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) departmental certificate will have the essential skills sets to find employment with a variety of companies providing heating ventilating and air conditioning services. Beginning the HVAC-R course work in January, a student can complete the certificate within twelve months provided the student has no remedial education needs and is able to take the classes as prescribed.

Horticulture Industries - Golf Course Operations Option

The Horticultural Industries program provides basic preparation for careers in the landscape and turfgrass industries. The campus grounds, including a greenhouse facility and a one-hole golf course, act as a working laboratory to give students practical training. Clark State students can specialize in golf course operations as they apply to maintaining the golf course leading to a career in the golf course industry.

Horticulture Industries - Landscape Design Option

The Horticultural Industries program provides basic preparation for careers in the landscape and turfgrass industries. The campus grounds, including a greenhouse facility and a one-hole golf course, act as a working laboratory to give students practical training. Clark State students can specialize in landscape design. Landscape plant materials, design, and computer-aided design are emphasized leading to careers in the landscape industry.

Horticulture Industries - Natural Resources Option

The Horticultural Industries program provides basic preparation for careers in the landscape and turfgrass industries. The campus grounds, including a greenhouse facility and a one-hole golf course, act as a working laboratory to give students practical training. Clark State students can specialize in parks and recreation operations.

Horticulture Industries - Nursery Operations Option

The Horticultural Industries program provides basic preparation for careers in the landscape and turfgrass industries. The campus grounds, including a greenhouse facility and a one-hole golf course, act as a working laboratory to give students practical training. Clark State students can specialize in nursery operations. Landscape plant materials, landscape installation, and plant propagation are areas emphasized leading to careers in the garden-center and nursery industries.

Horticulture Industries - Turf and Landscape Operations Option

The Horticultural Industries program provides basic preparation for careers in the landscape and turfgrass industries. The campus grounds, including a greenhouse facility and a one-hole golf course, act as a working laboratory to give students practical training. Clark State students can specialize in turf and landscape operations. Turfgrass science and turf management as well as landscape maintenance are emphasized leading to careers in the lawn-care and landscape maintenance industries.

Horticulture Industry

The Horticultural Industry program provides basic preparation for careers in the landscape and turfgrass industries. The campus grounds, including a greenhouse facility and a one-hole golf course, act as a working laboratory to give students practical training.

Human Resource Management Departmental Certificate

This certificate is focused on developing the essential knowledge and skills needed by an individual who wants to work in the human resource field. Because of prerequisite requirements, it will generally take more than one academic year to complete. All courses can be applied to the Human Resource Management Option of the associate degree in Management.

HVAC EPA 608 Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate aligns with the EPA Section 608 Certification. The certification is required for technicians who work on equipment that uses ozone-depleting or controlled refrigerants and ensures that technicians are properly trained to handle refrigerants safely. Students are awarded the industry certification upon successful completion of the course and exam.

HVAC-R Basic Electrical Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate aligns with the HVAC Excellence Electrial Employment Ready certification from the ESCO Institute. The outcomes include knowledge of electrical components, meter usage, safety, theory, troubleshooting, fundamentals of motors and capacitors, and interpreting electrical diagrams. Students are awarded the industry certification upon successful completion of the course and examination.

Hydraulic Systems Short-Term Technical Certificate

Students pursuing this short-term technical certificate will learn basic hydraulic concepts and hydraulic troubleshooting. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 8 weeks.

Industrial Maintenance Short-Term Technical Certificate

Certificate provides a broad base of courses in the field of industrial maintenance. Course work completed in this certificate program can be applied toward the Industrial Technology and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associate Degrees.

Industrial Technology

The Industrial Technology program has been developed in response to the great need expressed by manufacturers in the Champaign, Clark, Greene and Logan County areas for skilled technicians. The program is intended to train for career fields such as machine repair technician, electrical maintenance technician, or industrial maintenance mechanic. Technical coursework in the program is designed such that it can be used to support company-sponsored apprenticeship programs.

Information Services: Library Paraprofessional

Judicial Court Reporting

Concentration will need to take MTH 1070 Quantitative Reasoning and ART 1121 Drawing II.

Judicial Court Reporting - Captioning/CART Career-Enhancement Certificate

Laser Additive Short-Term Technical Certificate

Additive manufacturing is becoming more prevalent due to its capability to save time and money in numerous ways. Within industry, two laser additive methods are primarily used: stereolithography and laser powder bed fusion. Students will acquire laser additive manufacturing skills while also utilize CAD and g-code, parallel to Laser Machining/Welding. Technicians are required to employ practical skills to manufacture parts in accordance with project guidelines, just as industry would require.

Laser Beam Welding Short-Term Technical Certificate

Welding is a staple within industrial manufacturing. Because there are so many variations of both, general welding and LBW, there are many nuances to the various welding processes. Students will gain an understanding of these various welding mechanisms, both to expand their skillsets and reduce future errors. They will learn the theory behind laser-focused welding processes and apply this knowledge in a hands-on setting.

Laser Foundations Short-Term Technical Certificate

The effect of lasers and laser-based instrument is enormous in our everyday life. Photonics has become a booming industry and is going to be the next big thing in the following decades. Laser foundation technical certificate will boost the students to learn the fundamentals of lasers and photonics systems as well as teach them working in a safe environment.

Laser Machining Short-Term Technical Certificate

Laser machining processes are a quick, lower cost way of cutting, etching, or marking materials, as compared to other methods. Developing an intuition for part machining allows for a reduction in errors and allows for parts to be manufactured more accurately. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to operate machines conducting these processes, and the associated physics.

Laser Machining Technical Certificate

Laser machining processes are a quick, lower cost way of cutting, etching, or marking materials, as compared to other methods. Developing an intuition for part machining allows for a reduction in errors and allows for parts to be manufactured more accurately. Students will demonstrate an understanding of how to operate machines conducting these processes, and the associated physics.

Laser Maintenance Short-Term Technical Certificate

Preventative maintenance is a large part of eliminating machine problems and allows for a more streamlined future diagnostic process, should a machine fail. Regardless of the laser machine used, there are some common techniques and components used. On the other hand, Laser tool heads are a common part used at some point within every Laser Manufacturing course. There are frequently used components and construction styles within these various areas.

Laser Maintenance Technical Certificate

Preventative maintenance is a large part of eliminating machine problems and allows for a more streamlined future diagnostic process, should a machine fail. Regardless of the laser machine used, there are some common techniques and components used. On the other hand, Laser tool heads are a common part used at some point within every Laser Manufacturing course. There are frequently used components and construction styles within these various areas.

Lean Six Sigma Yellow-Green Belts Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate ensures that upon completion, students possess a thorough understanding of enhanced problem- solving skills, with an emphasis on the DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control). It prepares students for workplace employment by focusing on the basic knowledge and skills required to be an effective team member on problem-solving teams.

Legal Studies

Classes must be taken at both Clark State and Sinclair Community College to complete this program. The Legal Studies program prepares individuals to assist attorneys in the delivery of legal services. Someone who enjoys conducting research, solving problems, and communicating the results has good potential as a paralegal. Graduates are employed by private law firms, financial institutions, courts, prosecutors’ offices, legal aid societies, public defenders’ programs and corporate law offices.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management Departmental Certificate

This certificate is focused on developing essential knowledge and skills needed by an individual who wants to work in the strategic planning and coordinating of activities that include sourcing and procurement of materials and services, transformation activities and logistics for the purpose of integrating supply and demand management. Because of prerequisite requirements, it will generally take more than one academic year to complete.

Management

The Management curriculum provides a well-rounded education consisting of basic courses in accounting, information technology, economics, finance, business law, management, marketing, human resources, and operations. The associate degree in Management provides students with knowledge and skills for managing people, finances, and operations.

Management Certificate

The Management certificate provides students with an overview of the business environment and a background for understanding and managing people. It provides them with the foundational knowledge of accounting and financial issues needed by all managers. All courses taken for this certificate are applicable to the associate degree in Management. All business students are expected to use information technology skills as it applies to course requirements within all management options.

Management - Human Resource Management Option

The Human Resource Management option provides students with a well-rounded education. It consists of basic management courses complemented with in-depth studies of human resource management, staffing, training and development, employment law, and compensation and benefits. The program is academically aligned with the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) - a widely respected standard for HR excellence.

Management - Logistics and Supply Chain Management Option

The associate degree in LSC provides students with fundamental knowledge and skills for managing the logistics and supply chain functions in both profit and not- for-profit organizations/businesses.

Management - Marketing Option

The Marketing option provides students with a well- rounded education. It includes a strong foundation in marketing, highlighting the major areas of marketing including product management, promotional and pricing strategies, and physical distribution. All business students are expected to use information technology skills as it applies to course requirements within all management options. Degree Availability The Marketing option is available during the day and in the evening as well as online.

Management - Real Estate Broker Option

The Real estate broker option at Clark State prepares students to fulfill the requirements to sit for the Ohio Broker Examination.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Students will choose two certificate programs in the following areas; Computer Numerical Control (CNC), Manufacturing, Additive Manufacturing, Welding, Computer-Aided Design (CAD), Robotics, and Industrial Maintenance. In addition to the courses in these programs, students will complete additional course work for the Manufacturing Engineering Associates Degree.

Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Laser Machining Option

Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Laser Maintenance Option

Manufacturing Foundations Short-Term Technical Certificate

Certificate is designed for students who are looking for entry-level skills in areas related to manufacturing. The program courses are included in all other Industrial and Engineering certificate and associate degree program.

Manufacturing Technology Management - Computer-Aided Design Concentration

Manufacturing Technology Management - Industrial Technology Concentration

Students completing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Manufacturing Technology Management are qualified to pursue management, supervisor, and team leader roles in manufacturing, distribution, and engineering related facilities. Training in this program includes hands-on technical labs in robotics, welding, computer numerical control (CNC), industrial maintenance, manufacturing, additive, and computer-aided design.

Manufacturing Technology Management - Manufacturing Engineering Technology Concentration

Students completing a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Manufacturing Technology Management are qualified to pursue management, supervisor, and team leader roles in manufacturing, distribution, and engineering related facilities. Training in this program includes hands-on technical labs in robotics, welding, computer numerical control (CNC), industrial maintenance, manufacturing, additive, and computer-aided design.

Manufacturing Technology Management - Mechanical Engineering Technology Concentration

Marketing Departmental Certificate

This certificate is focused on developing the essential knowledge and skills needed by an individual who wants to work in the marketing field. Because of prerequisite requirements, it will generally take more than one academic year to complete. All courses can be applied to the associate degree in Marketing. Students should follow the recommended sequencing of courses, with consideration to the pre/co-requisites, including college preparatory (CPE) requirements.

Mechanical Engineering Technology

The Mechanical Engineering Technology program is designed to prepare students for entry-level technology occupations related to mechanical engineering. These occupations include a variety of jobs titles in the areas of product design, drafting, analysis, manufacturing, quality control, and testing. Skills in the area of creating and interpreting engineering drawings and the practices and procedures of manufacturing and principles of product design are emphasized.

Mechanical Systems Short-Term Technical Certificate

Students pursuing this short-term technical certificate will learn basic mechanical systems including setup and troubleshooting. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 16 weeks.

Medical Assisting

Medical assistants perform clinical and administrative tasks in physicians and other health practitioners’ offices and outpatient facilities. Specific duties vary from office to office depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner’s specialty.

Medical Assisting Certificate

Medical assistants perform clinical and administrative tasks in physicians and other health practitioners’ offices and outpatient facilities. Specific duties vary from office to office depending on the location and size of the practice and the practitioner’s specialty.

Medical Coding Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate is available for students who need a quicker entry into the job market. Students receive instruction in CPT/ICD-10-PCS and ICD-10-CM coding, as well in medical terminology and A & P. This certificate is fully embedded in the Advanced Medical Coding Short-Term Technical Certificate, the Health Information Technology Departmental Certificate, as well as the Medical Office Administration associate degree.

Medical Laboratory Technology

Medical laboratory technicians are a vital part of the health care process, providing information for patient diagnosis and treatment by performing laboratory tests in areas such as toxicology, chemistry, hematology, immunology and microbiology. Two-year associate degree programs with supervised clinical experience in approved laboratories provide the opportunity to enter this challenging, ever-changing career.

Modeling and Simulation Engineering Technology

Modeling and Simulation Foundations Departmental Certificate

Multi-Skilled Healthcare Associate of Technical Studies

Multi-Skilled Healthcare Certificate

The Multi-Skilled Healthcare certificate program is designed for individuals who are currently working in healthcare or who wish to enter the healthcare field. This program provides an introduction to the healthcare environment and provides training in more than one healthcare skill in order to meet the ever changing needs of the healthcare delivery system. Upon completion of this certificate students will have the skills needed to obtain employment in a variety of healthcare settings.

Network Administration Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate is focused on providing the knowledge and skills necessary to install, configure, and administer a variety of network operating systems and services.

Network Administrator Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate aligns with the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification. The certification is not included in this curriculum, so students completing these courses must pursue the certification exams separately.

Network Foundations Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate aligns with the CompTIA A+ certification. The certification is not included in this curriculum, so students completing these courses must pursue the CompTIA A+ certification exams separately.

Network Infrastructure Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate is focused on providing the knowledge and skills necessary to design, configure, install, and manage a computer network infrastructure.

Network Support Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate builds upon the Network Foundations Certificate (CompTIA A+) with curriculum aligning with the CompTIA Network+ certification. The certifications are not included in this curriculum, so students completing these courses must pursue the certification exams separately.

New Media

New media brings together web design and development; social media; marketing, and digital content creation such as photography, video, audio, and animation. Students with this degree can flourish in the creator economy, build their own company online, or work in the field of Web Design, User Experience Design, Social Media Strategy, Digital Marketing, and Multimedia Content Production.

New Media Web Design Departmental Certificate

This certificate provides the knowledge and skills necessary to do web design.

New Media - Web Design Option

The New Media Web Design Option focuses on teaching front-end web interface design skills with the necessary programming skills needed to obtain work as a Front-End Web Developer or User Experience Designer. Graduates in the New Media Web Design Option need a balance of technical skills and aesthetic design sense with strong communication and personal skills to interact with clients.

Nurse Aide Short-Term Technical Certificate

Occupational Therapy Assistant (Consortium Program)

Office Administration

Office administrators function in a continually shifting role in a variety of office settings because of changing technology, the emphasis on greater efficiency and productivity.

Office Administration - Medical Office Administration Major

Medical office administrators function in a wide variety of medical settings, including physicians’ offices, hospitals and nursing homes. They may prepare medical records or charts, schedule appointments, handle correspondence, prepare bills, and process insurance forms.

Ohio Manufacturing Short-Term Technical Certificate

The Ohio Manufacturing Certificate is designed for students who wish to enhance their skills in areas related to manufacturing. Course work completed in this certificate program can be applied toward the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associates Degree. Some of the courses are taught in the Directed Learning Lab.

Ohio Transfer 36 Certificate

Students pursuing the Ohio Transfer 36 certificate will learn the foundational knowledge and skills in general education applicable to an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree. This certificate also provides a pathway toward transfer to a four-year school to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

Paramedic Certification

The Paramedic Certification Program provides quality education in the art and science of advanced out-of- hospital emergency care. This curriculum provides for integration of knowledge and skills including pre-hospital environment, preparatory skills, trauma and burns, medical emergencies, OB/GYN emergencies, behavioral emergencies and crisis intervention.

Paramedic Certification for Registered Nurses

This program is designed to provide education encompassing the entire Paramedic curriculum in an enhanced format. The registered nurse who has prior education and experience in emergency and/or critical care will have the opportunity to achieve advanced standing in the Paramedic Certification Program.

Patient Care Technician Short-Term Technical Certificate

Patient care technicians are allied health professionsals who provide direct patient care under the direction and supervision of a nurse. In addition to providing the direct patient care activities of the nurse aide/nursing assistant, patient care technicians are also prepared to perform electrocardiogram (ECG) and phlebotomy tasks. All courses may be applied to the Multi-Skilled Healthcare one-year certificate and Associate of Technical Studies- Multi-skilled Healthcare degree programs.

Peer Recovery Support Short-Term Technical Certificate

Peer Support/Addiction & Recovery Short-Term Technical Certificate

Upon successful completion of the SWK 1110 Peer Support Fundamentals I course, students will receive Peer Recovery Support certification from the State of Ohio’s Department of Mental Health and Addictions Services Board. This certification is being sought after many employers to help their recovering individuals maintain stability.

Phlebotomy Short-Term Technical Certificate

These courses provide students with the knowledge and skill to collect blood samples by venipuncture and skin puncture. Students who wish to obtain a credential as a certified phlebotomy technician may do so through the following Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) approved certification agency.

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program combines didactic and clinical learning experiences that are within the legal scope of responsibility of physical therapist assistants. The physical therapist assistant delivers services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist who completes an initial examination and determines the appropriate treatment plan and goals for the patient.

Pneumatic Systems Short-Term Technical Certificate

Students pursuing this short-term technical certificate will learn basic pneumatic systems including setup and troubleshooting. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 8 weeks.

Practical Nursing Certificate

Medical Assisting one-year certificate and associate degree programs. Courses also enhance the skills of students enrolled in the associate degree nursing programs. Credit equivalencies may not exceed one half of the required technical course credits and MST 1160 and MST 1161 must be completed at Clark State within the previous two years to receive this certificate. Credit equivalencies include articulated, experiential, transfer, and proficiency credit.

Practical Nursing Certificate - Evening Weekend

The Practical Nursing program is also offered as a part- time evening-weekend option. The part-time evening- weekend option provides students who are unable to attend school full-time or during the day, another option for certificate completion. Students may enroll on a part- time basis, taking less than 12 credit hours during each semester.

Precision Agriculture

Humanities courses identified in the catalog as General Education for technical programs.

Precision Agriculture Short-Term Technical Certificate

Agricultural sales and service companies are hiring people who have complete coursework in both agriculture and geospatial technologies to develop precision agriculture programs or to provide technical assistance to farmers. The Precision Agriculture Specialist certificate is designed to provide the technical background necessary to begin a successful career as a Precision Agriculture Specialist.

Precision Agriculture - Technician Option

The Precision Agriculture Technician program option emphasizes preparation for agriculture service-industry occupations. Courses are offered in soil science, soil fertility, plant pests, precision agriculture and applied precision agriculture technical information. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for employment with companies using precision agriculture equipment.

Process Control Short-Term Technical Certificate

Students pursuing this short-term technical certificate will learn programmable control logic (PLC) programming and troubleshooting. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 16 weeks.

Professional Digital Reporter Certificate

Professional Office Administration Certificate

A one-year certificate in Office Administration is available for students who need a quicker entry into the job market. This will provide the student with the skills needed for entry-level positions in today’s computer-oriented and fast-paced business office. Students can fully apply this one-year certificate toward the completion of either the Office Administration or the Medical Office Administration associate degree programs.

Professional Services Management

Management offers individuals who hold licensure in professional areas such as cosmetology, various building trades, auto services, or other areas to receive up to nine credit hours toward an Associate of Technical Studies degree with a focus in the management of the business operation related to the professional area. Students coming from high school career programs or trade school programs that result in licensure as well as long-term professionals will be interested in this degree option.

Property Insurance Claims Short-Term Technical Certificate

Radiographic Imaging (Consortium Program)

Classes must be taken at both Clark State and Rhodes State College to complete this program. As a member of the Northwest Ohio Allied Health Education Consortium, Clark State College is able to bring an associate degree in Radiographic Imaging to Clark State students.This consortium allows Clark State students to complete their general education and basic classes through Clark State at one of its campuses or online. Students are also enrolled at Rhodes State.

Real Estate Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate focuses on four areas of real estate. Upon completion of this certificate, students have the option to be seated for the Ohio Division of Real Estate exam. Courses are offered in an eight (8) week format to be completed in either Fall, Spring or Summer Semester. The courses are applicable to the Associate of Applied Business degree as a Real Estate Broker.

Registered Nursing

Registered Nursing graduates are prepared to function in beginning staff-level registered nurse positions in hospitals, extended care facilities, clinics and comparable health care facilities as members of a health care team. Licensure Upon completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN examination. Licensure is mandatory for practice as a RN.

Registered Nursing - Evening / Weekend

Public Services office for a copy of the spring semester start curriculum plan. Many non-nursing and some nursing (NUR) courses in the curriculum are available in both traditional and online/hybrid formats. Students should consult their academic advisors for help in planning their schedules. The ATI TEAS Exam must be taken within 2 years prior to program enry for the RN Traditional Track. Those with proof of a college degree are exempt from this requirement.

Registered Nursing - LPN to RN Transition

Nursing are prepared to obtain licensure and employment as a registered nurse. Graduates are also prepared to continue their education and obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing. A number of colleges and universities have designed bachelor’s nursing completion programs for associate degree prepared registered nurses. To Investigate these programs affiliated with Clark State, please use the following link to take you to Clark State’s transfer guides.

Registered Nursing - Paramedic to RN Transition

The Paramedic to RN option meets the educational needs of the paramedic desiring to become a registered nurse. Graduates are prepared to function in beginning staff- level registered nurse positions in hospitals, extended care facilities, clinics and comparable health care facilities as members of a health care team.

Respiratory Care (Consortium Program)

Classes must be taken at both Clark State and Rhodes State College to complete this program. Clark State joined the Northwest Ohio Allied Health Education Consortium in order to expand its allied health offerings, including an associate degree in Respiratory Care to Clark State students. This consortium allows Clark State students to complete their general education and basic classes through Clark State at one of its campuses or online. Students are also enrolled at Rhodes State.

Robotics Technical Certificate

The Robotics Technical Certificate is designed for students who wish to learn how robots perform in a manufacturing system. Students can apply the program courses to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associates Degree.

Semiconductor Maintenance Technician Technical Certificate

This certificate prepares students for entry level industrial maintenance positions in the semiconductor supply chain.

Semiconductor Technician Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate introduces the foundations of pursuing careers in the semiconductor supply chain. Students learn basic techniques to properly don and doff cleanroom personal protective equipment, understand basic concepts in the semiconductor industry and vacuums systems used in the semiconductor manufacturing process. Students can complete this certificate in as little as 8 weeks.

Small Business Departmental Certificate

This certificate is focused on developing the essential knowledge needed by an individual who wants to start a small business. It will provide the student with the necessary tools for developing a successful business operation. All courses can be applied to the associate degrees in Management or Marketing.

Social Media Marketing Departmental Certificate

This certificate provides the knowledge and skills necessary to do entry level work in social media marketing and digital content creation.

Social Work Assistant

These requirements are linked to this program page on the College’s website and are also provided to students via the EMS Policy Manual. Students are required to sign a form indicating they have reviewed these requirements and submit that form to the EMS Program Coordinator when they enter the program.

Social Work Transfer - Wright State University

The Social Work Transfer program provides curricular options to prepare a student to transfer into the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work at Wright State University. It serves as a semester-by-semester guideline for transfer. It is not designed to prepare students with the skills needed to obtain employment in the field of social work upon completion of this associate degree.

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Departmental Certificate

The SCADA Certificate is designed for students who wish to learn additional information in control process applications in a manufacturing facility. Students can apply the program courses to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associates Degree.

Supervisory Departmental Certificate

This certificate is focused on developing the essential skills and knowledge needed by first-line supervisors. It will provide an individual the tools with which to motivate, challenge, and manage employees. All courses can be applied to the associate degree in Management.

Supply Chain Management Departmental Certificate

This post-degree certificate program is designed for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and are looking to meet their educational and professional development (career broadening) needs relative to logistics and supply chain management.

Teacher Education Transfer

This is a generalist preparation degree program for all students planning future K-12 licensure.

Technical Support Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate is focused on providing the knowledge and skills necessary to support computer and network end- users and support desktop application software.

UAS Operations and GIS Image Analysis Short-Term Technical Certificate

Information Systems (GIS) have been identified by the U.S. Bureau of Labor as high growth industries. With this in mind, the UAS Operations Plus GIS Certificate is designed to provide the technical background necessary to begin a successful career in UAS operations and data handling. This certificate is designed for those students who seek to enhance their job-related skills in becoming a UAV operator with the ability to manage and analyze data products.

Web Design and Development - Web Design Concentration

Web Design and Development - Web Development Concentration

Web Development Departmental Certificate

The focus of this certificate is to provide the knowledge and skills necessary to develop web applications and e-business systems.

Weed and Plant Pest Management Short-Term Technical Certificate

This certificate provides the knowledge and skills necessary to control weeds and pests. The certificate aligns with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Private Pesticide Applicator and Commercial Pesticide Applicator licenses. Students are awarded a license upon completion of the Pesticide and Sagety and Application course.

Welding Short-Term Technical Certificate

The Welding Certificate is designed for students who wish to enhance their skills in areas related to SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, oxyacetylene, and plasma cutting. Students can apply the program courses to the Manufacturing Engineering Technology Associates Degree.