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The Associate of Arts degree at Clark State College is an online liberal arts degree that is designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution.  This program is offered to individuals who wish to pursue a bachelor’s degree but who cannot yet commit to a four-year bachelor’s institution’s program.  With this liberal arts program, students gain the general education requirements that they would generally spend a significant portion of their first two years completing at a four-year institution.  The curriculum focuses on courses in the liberal arts and sciences while also requiring courses from the student’s area of concentration, elective courses, and the Capstone Seminar. 

You will gain critical thinking and communication skills while completing coursework in topics that include:

• English
• Literature
• Humanities
• Social Sciences
• Mathematics
• Natural Sciences

The Associate of Science is an online liberal arts degree offered by Clark State College.  This is a transfer degree that is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution, allowing them to complete the general education requirements required to further pursue Bachelor of Science degrees.  The liberal arts program’s curriculum focuses on general education courses along with courses in the student’s area of concentration and electives.  Courses completed in the concentration area and electives should follow the recommendations of the transfer institution and be directed toward the student’s major at that institution. 

You will complete courses in a variety of topics including:

• English
• Humanities
• Communication
• Mathematics
• Social Sciences
• Natural and Physical Sciences

Bookkeeping knowledge is a must for any business and an online Accounting Certificate gives your resume a boost in a competitive market. Learn the fundamentals of managing business transactions, maintaining spreadsheets and accounting concepts. Gain technical skills as you progress through courses that teach you how to interpret and analyze financial statements.

Explore courses, such as:

• Computerized accounting
• Business mathematics
• Communications
• and more

Credits  earned from this certificate can also be applied to an online business accounting degree.

The online Accounting Executive Certificate from Clark State is intended for professionals with more advanced accounting knowledge. Curriculum offers studies in financial accounting, business mathematics, computerized accounting and more. Students will also have the opportunity to gain in-depth skills in analyzing financial statements, including electronic files. 

Credits earned from this certificate may also be applied to an online accounting degree.

The Associate of Applied Business degree in Accounting from Clark State College offers a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of business as well as technical skills in Accounting. Students in this online Accounting degree learn how to maintain accurate records, prepare and analyze financial statements, and complete other types of financial reports. Coursework prepares students for entry-level positions in areas such as general accounting, bookkeeping, auditing, tax preparation, cost accounting, budgeting, and financial investigation. 

Graduates will be able to:

• Understand federal tax laws and their application to individuals and businesses
• Use and apply accounting technology
• Interpret, understand, and communicate quantitative data
• Utilize managerial and cost accounting methods for business decision making
• Analyze and present reliable and relevant information to financial statement users

Gain a well-rounded business education with the Associate of Applied Business degree in Management from Clark State College. This online degree program covers basic skills in accounting, information technology, economics, finance, business law, management, marketing, and operations. Graduates will be well prepared for roles managing people, finances, and operations.

Students with significant business experience have the ability to earn experiential credit through proficiency exams or portfolio presentations. Graduates of this online Business Management degree program will be able to apply business and management concepts, skills, and tools to real-world situations.

Courses include studies of:

• Organizational behavior
• Business communication
• Human resource management

Clark State College offers an Associate of Arts in Communication online degree program. This versatile degree equips you with skills valuable in any job environment.

Students learn how to speak and write clearly in a variety of contexts and formats. Coursework enhances students’ critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Graduates will also be able to use numerical data to solve problems, explain phenomena, and make predictions.

This online Communication degree incorporates skills in:

• Interpersonal communication
• Small group communication
• Organizational communication
• Mass communication

Individuals who hold or are seeking professional licensure in their field can gain business management skills with the Associate of Technical Studies in Professional Services Management degree. This online program from Clark State College is designed for professionals in areas such as cosmetology, building trades, auto services, and more. 

Students who already have professional licensure can receive up to nine credit hours toward the degree for their knowledge and experience. This online business management degree provides the tools necessary to successfully launch and manage a small business.

Students will study a variety of business topics including:

• Managerial accounting
• Human resource management
• Customer relations
• Marketing management
• Computer concepts and software applications

Gain a better understanding of investing, lending and consumer relations through an online Banking Certificate at Clark State. This certificate is ideal for those entering a financial field. Curriculum ranges from studies in personal finance and macroeconomics to consumer lending and computer concepts in banking. You will also have the opportunity to gain knowledge about best social responsibility practices, legal issues and ethical principles in relations to the industry.

The online Consumer Lending Departmental Certificate program from Clark State College is designed to provide students with an understanding of consumer lending in the banking industry and a foundational knowledge including the principles of banking, accounting, consumer lending, and economics. Graduates are prepared to excel in a variety of finance-related careers.

Customer service is vital to any organization and the online Customer Service Short-Term Technical Certificate from Clark State College provides an opportunity for anyone who wants to increase their communication skills. Learn best practices for speaking and listening to customers, as well as basic business principles.

Specific courses include, but are not limited to:

• Organizational behavior
• Marketing management
• Customer relations
• Psychology

Credits earned from the certificate can also be applied to an online business management degree.

The online Management Certificate targets business foundations in relations to managing people, along with understanding vital financial and accounting principles. Learn how to analyze quantitative data as you advance your information technology skills.

Curriculum includes, but are not limited to:

• Organizational behavior
• Business communication
• Project management basics

Additionally, you can continue your studies through Clark State’s online business management degree.

The online Property Insurance Claims Short-Term Technical Certificate benefits professionals working in the property-claims field. Completion of this program will prepare you for AIC 30 and AIC 31 certification exams. You can also apply credits to Clark State’s associate degree in insurance.

Coursework focuses on topics, such as the management of claims, property coverage, liabilities and more. In addition, you will learn how to develop professional customer service skill sets and learn about vital ethical and legal considerations.

The online Real Estate Short-Term Technical Certificate program from Clark State College focuses on four areas of Real Estate Technology:

• Principles 
• Law
• ​Appraisal
• Finance

​Upon completion of this certificate, students have the option to be seated for the Ohio Division of Real Estate exam. Courses are also applicable to the Associate of Applied Business Real Estate Broker degree. 

The online Supervisory Departmental Certificate program from Clark State allows students to develop and build skills for first-line supervisory management. In addition to entry-level business foundations, learn how to analyze data.

Explore courses, such as

• Financial accounting
• Software applications
• Organizational behavior
• Human resource management

Additionally, earned credits can be applied to the online business management degree.

Clark State College offers a fully online AAS degree in Geospatial Technology. Graduates of this program will be qualified to work in fields including photogrammetry, cartography, geographical information systems, global positioning systems, and remote sensing.

Courses explore a variety of sources from which geospatial information can be acquired. This GIS degree online discusses ways to use geographic information system software to store and analyze geospatial data. By completing an online geography degree program such as this one, students can pursue entry-level positions in both the private and public sectors in this growing, high-technology field.

Students will take courses such as:

• Cartography with GIS
• Mapping and georeferencing with GIS
• Physical geography
• Computer-aided design
• Programming with Python
• Global biology

A Certificate in Computer Programming is available fully online from Clark State College. The online programming degree gives students the knowledge and skills they need to design and develop computer software applications.

The curriculum prepares students to find and correct errors in the design and implementation of software programs. Students learn how to write programs to implement information system designs. Graduates will have a fundamental understanding of multiple programming languages.

Courses cover topics including:

• Programming with Python
• HTML and CSS
• JavaScript and jQuery
• C# and C++ Programming
• Secure Coding

The online Associate of Applied Business in Judicial Court Reporting provides students with the training to write realtime using a machine, and for transcript preparation using computer-aided software programs. Students have access to a mock courtroom and realtime labs on campus. Court Reporters are record guardians, and are an integral part of the judicial community. Students are required to complete an internship prior to graduation. 

The curriculum includes a variety of topics, including: 

• Transcript Production
• Operating Practices
• Shorthand Notes

Students should be self-motivated, disciplined, and possess above average language skills. They must be able to concentrate for long periods of time. Graduates have the necessary skills and training to succeed in court reporting by obtaining the online associate degree in Judicial Court Reporting. 

The online Judicial Court Reporting Captioning/CART Career-Enhancement Certificate is a one-semester program that is available upon completion of the Judicial Court Reporting Program or proof of a degree in Court Reporting from an accredited college. This online certificate focuses on closed captioning and communication to access realtime translation captioning. Captioners are practitioners who provide communication to individuals with hearing loss. 

Courses include, but are not limited to: 

• Introduction to Captioning
• Captioning/CART Internship
• Introduction to Deaf Culture Community-Stark State

Students can easily access online resources for academic support and research. Dedicated faculty ensures quality teaching. Our graduates have the necessary expertise to excel in Captioning Court Reporting.