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Stark State Career Enhancement Certificate Programs

  degree programs listed alphabetically

Stark State College recognizes that not all students will seek an associate degree. Individuals may need to develop specific sets of skills to qualify for or improve their performance in a given career setting.

In response to this need, Stark State College offers career enhancement certificates which document a student’s proficiency in a variety of knowledge areas.

The credit enhancement certificates listed on the following pages are offered to non-degree seeking individuals desiring an opportunity to gain or improve marketable skills. These courses are offered on campus; however, on-site training is available for companies and can be tailored to meet their needs.

Students who choose to enroll in an associate degree program may apply these courses toward the degree if it is in the same area of study. To apply for these career enhancement certificates, please contact the department chair of the appropriate department by calling 330-494-6170.

Arts and Sciences | Business and Entrepreurial Studies | Engineering Technologies |
Health Sciences | Information Technologies | Public Services

ARTS AND SCIENCES DIVISION

Communications

Technical Communications

College Composition (ENG124)
Computer Applications for Technical Professionals (ECA122)
Technical Report Writing (ENG221)
Writing for Media (ENG 227)
Technical Editing and Layout (ENG125)
Interviewing I (COM223)

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BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURIAL STUDIES DIVISION

Accounting and Finance

Financial Accounting

Quantitative Business Statistics (ACC127)
Financial Accounting (ACC132)
Intermediate Accounting I (ACC221)
Intermediate Accounting II (ACC222)

Managerial Accounting

Quantitative Business Statistics (ACC127)
Financial Accounting (ACC132)
Managerial Accounting (ACC133)
Cost Accounting (ACC223)

Taxation

Individual Taxation (ACC124)
Business Taxation (ACC228)
Estate and Income Tax Planning (FIN223)
Advanced Taxation Topics (ACC233)

Administrative Office

Broadcast Captioning (for reporting professionals) 

Basic Broadcast Captioning (IRT230)
Advanced Broadcast Captioning (IRT235)

Broadcast Captioning (for non-reporting professionals and students)

Realtime Theory I (IRT121)
Realtime Theory II (IRT122)
Speed Building I (IRT129)
Speed Building II (IRT130)
Speed Building III (IRT123)
Basic Broadcast Captioning (IRT230)
Advanced Broadcast Captioning (IRT235)

Desktop Publishing

Desktop Publishing – Microsoft Publisher (AOT128)
Graphic Design Concepts (AOT131)
Computer Applications – PowerPoint (AOT104)
Web Design for Office Professionals (AOT238)

Judicial Reporting

Realtime Theory I (IRT121)
Realtime Theory II (IRT122)
Speed Building I (IRT129)
Speed Building II (IRT130)
Speed Building III (IRT123)
Realtime Software Applications (IRT229)
Judicial Procedures (IRT231)
IRT Internship (IRT232)

Legal Assisting

Legal Transcription (AOT239)
Legal Office Procedures (AOT224)
Legal Research and Writing (AOT235)
Legal Office Applications (AOT237)
Legal Terminology (IRT131)

Scopist

Theory for Scopists (IRT133)
Realtime Software Applications (IRT229)
Judicial Procedures (IRT230)
Transcription & Editing for Scopists (IRT233)

Realtime Transcription

Realtime Theory I (IRT121)
Realtime Theory II (IRT122)
Speedbuilding I (IRT129)
Speedbuilding II (IRT130) (Must pass speed requirements)
Realtime Software Applications (IRT229)

Management and Marketing

Entrepreneurship     

Entrepreneurship (ENT120)
Entrepreneurship Marketing (ENT121)
Entrepreneurship Finance (ENT221)
New Venture Creation (ENT222)
Entrepreneurship Practicum (ENT223)

International Business

International Business (MGT232)
International Economics (BUS223)
International Law (ACC134)
Quality Management Principles of Management (MGT121)
Supervision (MGT221)
Business Decision-Making (MGT233)
Operations Management (MGT227)

Sales

Sales (MKT221)
Consumer Behavior (MKT227)
Principles of Marketing (MKT121)
Supply Chain Management (MKT226)

Supervision

Principles of Management (MGT121)
Supervision (MGT221)
Cultural Diversity (SOC225)
Effective Speaking (COM121)

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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES DIVISION

Applied Industrial Technology

Automation and Robotics Specialist (FANUC Automation and Robotics Certification can be obtained at course completion for an additional fee)

Intro to Algebra (MTH101)
Electrical Circuits and Devices (EST130)  
Introduction to Robotics (IET228)
Industrial Robotics (AIT135)

Basic Industrial Maintenance

Intro to Algebra (MTH101)
Electrical Circuits and Devices (EST130)
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems (MST134)
Blueprint Reading (MST121)

Basic Robotics

Introduction to Robotics (IET228)
Mechanical Drives (MST221)
Programming Logic Fundamentals (ECA127)
Electrical Circuits and Devices (EST130)

CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Drafting/Computer-Aided Machining) Specialist

Machine Tools (AIT122)
CNC Programming (IET223)
CAD/CAM (AIT137)
Advanced CAD/CAM (AIT225)

Industrial Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems (MST134)
Basic Pumps (MST125) (8 wks)
Pipefitting Principles and Applications (MST126) (8 wks)
Plumbing and Pipe Code Principles (MST135)

Mechanical Drive Systems

Blueprint Reading (MST121)
Mechanical Drive Components (MST221)
Basic Pumps (MST125)
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems (MST134)

Precision Machining and CNC Programming

Machine Tools (AIT122)
Advanced Machine Tools (AIT123)
CNC Programming (AIT121)

Quality Assurance Specialist

Statistical Process Control (MST131)
Dimensional Metrology and Inspection I (IET270)
Quality Systems, Audits, and Certifications (IET268)

Welding Technology AWS (American Welding Society) Certification Exam Preparation
General MIG, TIG, Aluminum, & Oxyfuel Welding ( General AWS D1.1 exam Prep)

Blueprint Reading   (MST121)
Principles of Welding  (MST127)**
Welding Lab  (MST128)**

3G (Pipe) Welding Certification Exam Preparation

Engineering Independent Study  (ETD204) (Instructor led Open practice Weld Lab)  
3G Welding Certification Preparatory  (MST136)++ **

6G (Pressure Vessel / Nuclear) Welding Certification Exam Preparation

Engineering Independent Study  (ETD204) (Instructor led Open practice Weld Lab)  
6G Welding Certification Preparatory  (MST137)++ **

Titanium/Stainless Steel Welding

Preparatory Gas Tungsten Arc Welding – Titanium / Stainless Steel (MST138) ++
Gas Tungsten Arc Welding-Titanium / Stainless steel (MST139)**

Civil Engineering Technology

Architectural Drafting

Architectural Drafting I (CET122)
Architectural Drafting II (CET123)
Basic AutoCAD (DET125)
A/E CAD (CET 234)
Building Materials and Construction Methods (CET121)

Civil/Surveying

Surveying I (CET227)
Surveying II (CET228)
Surveying III  (CET229)
Surveying Graphics (CET221)
Global Positioning System (CET236)

Civil/Surveying Drafting

Interpreting Construction Documents (CET237)
Highway and Map Drawing (CET124)
Basic AutoCAD (DET125)
Surveying Graphics (CET221)
Building Materials and Construction Methods (CET121)

Construction Materials Inspection

Building Materials and Construction Methods (CET121)
Concrete and Asphalt Testing (CET222)
Soil Mechanics (CET125)

Construction Technician

Building Materials and Construction Methods (CET121)
Interpreting Construction Documents (CET237)
Construction Management, Job Cost and Safety (CET235)
Computer Applications for Technical Professionals (ECA122)
Basic AutoCAD (DET125)

Design Engineering Technology

Advanced CAD

Basic AutoCAD (DET125)
Customizing AutoCAD (DET126)
Advanced AutoCAD (Inventor) (DET230)
Engineering Drawing (DET121)
Pro Engineer (DET131)

AutoCAD 

Basic AutoCAD (DET125)
Customizing AutoCAD (DET126)
Advanced AutoCAD (Inventor) (DET230)

Precision Gauging and Inspection

Engineering Drawing (DET121)
Working Drawings (DET124)
Basic AutoCAD (DET125)
Tool Design (DET231)
Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (DET226)
Dimensional Metrology and Inspection (IET270)

Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technology

Electrical/Electronic Troubleshooting

College Algebra (MTH125)
Trigonometry (MTH128)
DC Circuit Analysis (EET120)
AC Circuit Analysis (EET122)
Electronic Devices and Circuits (EET123)

Industrial Controls

College Algebra (MTH125)
Trigonometry (MTH128)
DC Circuit Analysis (EET120)
AC Circuit Analysis (EET122)
Electrical Machines (EET126)
PLCs and Industrial Controls I (EET227)
PLCs and Industrial Controls II (EET228)

Industrial Electricity and Electronics

College Algebra (MTH125)
Trigonometry (MTH128)
DC Circuit Analysis (EET120)
AC Circuit Analysis (EET122)
Electronic Devices and Circuits (EET123)
Industrial Electronics (EET232)
National Electric Code (EET128)

Environmental, Health and Safety Technology

Basics of Sustainable/Alternative Energy Technologies (Solar, Wind, Fuel Cell, Biomass)

Sustainable/Alternative Energy Sources (AET 121)
Science Energy and the Environment (BIO126)
Analysis/Applications of Sustainable Alternative Energy (AET1222)
Electrical Circuits and Devices (EST130)
College Algebra (MTH125)

Department of Transportation (DOT) Safety Certificate

DOT HM-126 Training (ENV124)
Regulations and Compliance (ENV121)

Design Basics for Green Technology

Sustainable Green Building Technologies (ENV164)
Building Materials and Construction Methods (CET121)
College Composition (ENG124)
Interpreting Construction Documents (CET237)
Computer Applications/Technical Professionals (ECA122)

Fundamental Building Basics for Green Technology

Sustainable Green Building Technologies (ENV164)
Building Materials and Construction Methods (CET121)
Architechtural Drafting I (CET122)
Basic AutoCAD (DET1125)
Computer Applications/Technical Professionals (ECA122)

Green Technology Essentials

Science Energy and the Environment (BIO126)
Sustainable Green Building Technologies (ENV164)

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER

OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (ENV221)
Regulations and Compliance (ENV121)

OSHA 10-hour HAZWOPER

OSHA 10-hour HAZWOPER (ENV123)
Regulations and Compliance (ENV121)

OSHA HAZWOPER and DOT for Green Technology

Sustainable Green Building Technologies (ENV164)
OSHA 40-hour HAZWOPER (ENV221)
College Composition (ENG124)
DOT HM-126 Training (ENV124)
Computer Applications/Technical Professionals (ECA122)

Supervision Basics for Green Technology

Sustainable Green Building Technologies (ENV164)
Building Materials and Construction Methods (CET121)
College Composition (ENGF124)
Industrial Management Concepts (IET121)
Computer Applications/Technical Professionals (ECA122)

Water Operations  

Water / Wastewater Math and Chemistry (ENV163)
Water/Wastewater – Permits and Administration (ENV129)+
Water Treatment I(ENV136)+
Pumps, Maintenance & Safety (ENV130)+
Technical Elective(s) 1
Water Treatment II (ENV137)+
Water Distribution Systems(ENV138) +
Water Analysis (ENV139)+
Water Certification Examination Preparation(ENV127)
Water/Wastewater Math and Chemistry (ENV163)
Water / Wastewater – Permits and Administration (ENV129) +
Wastewater Treatment I (ENV131)+
Pumps, Maintenance and Safety(ENV130) +
Wastewater Treatment - Industrial (ENV133)+
Wastewater Treatment II (ENV132)+
Wastewater Collection Systems (ENV134)+
Wastewater Analysis (ENV135)+
Wastewater Certification Examination Preparation (128)+

Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Technology

Commercial Refrigeration

Introduction to Algebra (MTH101)
Refrigeration(HVC235)
HVAC Electrical Systems and Applications (HVC234)

HVAC Design and Application Technician

HVAC Design and Application (HVC222)
Advanced HVAC Applications (HVC232)
Refrigeration (HVC235)
Building Materials and Construction(CET121)

HVAC/R Electrical Systems

Introduction to Algebra (MTH101)
HVAC Electrical Systems and Applications (HVC234)
Advanced HVAC Electrical Applications (HVC236)

HVAC Technician (Level I)

HVAC Principles I (HVC121
HVAC Principles II (HVC122)
HVAC Field Installation Techniques and Procedures (HVC227)
HVAC Electrical Systems and Applications (HVAC234)

HVAC Technician (Level II)&

Blueprint Reading (MST121)
Pipefitting Principles and Applications (MST126)
HVAC Design and Application (HVC222)
HVAC System Operation and Troubleshooting- Heating (HVC223)
HVAC System Operation and Troubleshooting- Cooling (HVC224)

High Pressure Boiler Operator

High Pressure Steamplant Operation (AIT 128)

Low Pressure Boiler Operator

Low Pressure Steamplant Operations (AIT127)

Steamplant Engineering

Stationary Steamplant Engineering (AIT129)

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Fuel Cell

Introduction to Alternative Energy and Fuel Cells (MET229)
Analysis and Applications of Types of Fuel Cells  (MET230)
Fuel Cell Systems (MET231)
Fuel Cell Project (MET232

Machine Design

Advanced Strength of Materials (MET221)
Machine Design (MET228)
Technical Project (MET226)

Mechanical Power

Machine Design (MET122)
Fluid Power (MET222)
Electrical Circuits and Devices (EST130)

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HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION

Expanded Functions Dental Auxiliary

Expanded Dental Terminology and Basic Anatomy (DHY128)
Expanded Dental Assisting I (DHY226)
Directed Clinical Practice I (DHY227)
Directed Clinical Practice II (DHY228)

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INFORMATION TECHNOLGIES DIVISION

Computer Network Administration and Security Technology

Microsoft® Windows 2003 Server

PC Upgrading and Maintenance (ECA145)
Introduction to Computer Networking (ECA146)
Windows XP Professional and 2003 Server (ECA131)
Windows 2003 Server Network Infrastructure (ECA244)
Designing Security for Windows 2003 Server (ECA245)
Directory Services and Exchange Server (ECA246)

Cisco Networking

PC Upgrading and Maintenance (ECA145)
Introduction to Computer Networking (ECA146)
CCNA Phase I (ECA134)
CCNA Phase II (ECA135)
Windows® 2003 Server Network Infrastructure (ECA244)
CCNA Phases III and IV (ECA250)
Firewall and Networking Security (ECA278)

UNIX/LINUX Administration

Unix/Linux Operating Environment (ECA277)
Unix/Linux System Administration (ECA274)
Unix/Linux Network Administration (ECA276)
Unix/Linux Shell Scripting (ECA254)

Computer Programming and Database Technology

Oracle Database

Oracle Database: Introduction to SQL (ECA142)
Oracle Database: PL/SQL Programming Units (CAP141)
Oracle Database: Architecture and Administration I (ECA270)
Oracle Database: Architecture and Administration II (ECA271)

Microsoft® SQL Server

Data Modeling and Database Design (ECA253)
Microsoft® SQL Server Database Analysis Services (ECA269)
Microsoft® SQL Server Database Reporting Services (ECA272)
Microsoft SQL Server Database Design and Implementation (ECA139)

Computer Science and Engineering Technology

C++ Programming

C++ Programming (ECA222)
Advanced C++ Programming (ECA224)
Data Modeling and Database Design (ECA253)

C# Programming 

Microsoft® Windows Programming with C# (ECA226)
Microsoft Server Side Scripting (ECA229)
Active Server Page Development (ECA296)

Java Programming 

Java Programming (ECA223)
Java Web Database Programming (ECA230)
Advanced Java Programming (ECA239)
Software Engineering for Hand-Held Devices (ECA260)
Software Engineering for Robotics (ECA261)

Video Game Design

Game Design (ECA156)
3D Graphics Modeling (IMT125)
3D Graphics Animation (IMT227)
Advanced 3D Graphics Modeling (IMT240)
Advanced 3D Graphics Animation (IMT228)

Video Game Programming

C++ Programming (ECA222)
Advanced C++ Programming (ECA224)
3D Game Programming (ECA241)
Advanced Gaming and Simulation Topics (ECA240)
2D Game Programming (ECA281)

Interactive Media Technology

Commercial Music Production

Theory and Composition (IMT229)
Music Synthesis (IMT239)
Sequencing and MIDI Samples (IMT231)
Music Technology (IMT130)
Digital Audio Recording and Editing (IMT129)

Interactive Media

Graphics Arts Design I (IMT122)
3D Graphics Modeling (IMT125)
Flash Animation (ECA155)
Digital Audio Recording and Editing (IMT129)
Digital Video Recording and Editing (IMT223)
Writing for Media (ENG227)

Video Production and Editing

Digital Audio Recording and Editing (IMT129 - Fall)
Digital Video Recording and Editing (IMT223 - Fall)
Compositing (IMT237 - Spring)
Advanced Video Production (IMT238 - Spring)

3D Modeling and Animation 

3D Graphics for Modeling (IMT125)
Graphics for Illustration (IMT253)
3D Graphics Animation (IMT227)
Textures for 2D and 3D Design (IMT249)

Graphics for Design 

Graphic Arts Design II (IMT245)
Graphics for Illustration (IMT253)
Color Theory and Design (IMT131)
Textures for 2D and 3D Design (IMT249)

Management Information Systems Technology

Help Desk and Computer User Support

Help Desk Concepts (ECA132)
Computer User Support (ECA133)
Desktop, LAN and WAN Specialist (ECA144)
MCITP: Consumer Support Technician (ECA259)
MCITP: Enterprise Support Technician (ECA263)

Microsoft® Application Professional

Computer Applications for Technical Professionals (ECA122)
Advanced Microcomputer Applications (ECA147)
MCAS: Vista, Outlook and Publisher (ECA294)
MCAP: Developing Cross-Functional Skills (ECA293)

Project Management                   

MCTS: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project (ECA255)
IT Project Management (ECA264)                  
Analyzing Software Requirements and Developing Solutions (ECA233)

Web Design and Development Technology

Advanced Webmaster

Microsoft® Serve Side Scripting (ECA229)
Open Source Server Side Scripting (ECA236)
Advanced Web Development (ECA234)
Advanced XML and Web Services (ECA247)
Microsoft SQL Server Database Design and Implementation (ECA139)

Management Information Systems –MIS

Visual Basic Programming (ECA128)
Java Programming (ECA223)
Java Web Database Programming (ECA230)
Analyzing Software Requirements and Developing Solutions (ECA233)
Microsoft® Project Tools (ECA255)

Visual Basic Programming

Programming Logic and Problem Solving (ECA127)
Visual Basic Development (ECA128)
Advanced Visual Basic Development (ECA238)
Advanced XML and Web Services (ECA247)

Web Graphics

Web Design (ECA138)
Web Development with Dreamweaver (ECA154)
Flash Animation and Design (ECA155)
Advanced Flash Animation and Design (ECA267)
Web Expression Studio (ECA290)

Web Server

Intro to Computer Networking (ECA146)
PC Upgrading and Maintenance (ECA145)
Unix/Linux Operating Environment (ECA277)
Unix/Linux Network Administration (ECA276)
Web Server Administration (ECA279)
MS Windows® Server 2003 Networking and Infrastructure (ECA244)

Webmaster

Internet/Intranet Design and Development (ECA228)
Client Side Scripting (ECA225)
Internet Design Tools (ECA154)
Flash Animation and Design (ECA155)
Flash Web Programming (ECA282)

Cisco CCNA Certification
Microsoft® MCAD Certification
Microsoft® MCDBA Certification
Microsoft® MCSE Certification
Microsoft® MCSD Certification

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PUBLIC SERVICES DIVISION

Human and Social Service

Gerontology

Introduction to Gerontology (SOC125/SWK128)
Psychosocial Aspects of Aging (SOC126/SWK129)
Select one course from Social Services and Human Development: 

Estate and Income Tax Planning (FIN223)
Healthcare Delivery in the U.S. (HIT230)
Life Span Development (OTA223)
Human Growth and Development (PSY123)
Social Services for the Elderly (SWK230)

Select one course from Health and Aging/Health Policy: 

Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO122)
Principles of Human Structure and Function (BIO123) 
Human Biology (BIO127)
Retirement Planning for Employees (FIN222)
Reimbursement for Health care Services (MAT231)

+    Web-3 courses are 100% Internet-based training courses.
++  Prerequisite of satisfactory welding required prior to course enrollment.
**   AWS testing available at applicable course completion.
*** Prerequisite may be required depending upon placement test score.

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