Degrees and programs

At Stark State College, our digital photography program offers an immersive experience that blends artistic vision with cutting-edge technology. Whether you’re aiming for an associate degree or a certificate, you’ll gain the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the dynamic field of digital photography.

Gain hands-on training and industry-relevant skills in computer numerical control (CNC) machining that prepare you for job-ready roles in manufacturing and can also count toward an associate degree.

With Stark State’s data analytics certificate program, you’ll develop a powerful toolkit using industry-relevant techniques and technologies. You’ll work with data-oriented programming languages and visualization tools to uncover patterns, trends and insights hidden within complex datasets.

If you enjoy helping others and working with your hands, and you’re also detail-oriented, Stark State’s dental assistant program could be a great fit. It combines the best in classroom learning and hands-on training. You will learn to provide basic, supplemental and supportive dental services alongside licensed dental professionals.

The dietary manager program at Stark State College is offered as a certificate program, which includes a 22-credit-hour short-term certificate and a 33-credit-hour one-year certificate. When you complete the certificate program, you’re eligible to take the national certification exam. Plus, the credits you earn can be applied toward a dietetic technician associate degree.

Stark State College’s enrolled agent certificate program prepares students for careers in tax preparation by building expertise in individual, business, nonprofit, and estate taxation, as well as tax planning. It equips students to sit for the IRS Enrolled Agent Exam, allowing them to represent taxpayers before the IRS without completing the additional education required for CPA or law credentials.

Prepare for a career as an advanced dental professional working in private dental offices, dental clinics and public health facilities. Through Stark State’s expanded functions dental auxiliary (EFDA) program, you will learn expanded restorative procedures, including metallic, non-metallic and sealants.

Stark State College’s financial services certificate prepares students for entry-level roles in banking and financial services by building foundational skills in accounting, financial services, and applied mathematics. Designed as a standalone credential and a seamless pathway into the associate degree in finance, the program also supports career advancement for banking professionals pursuing securities sales certification.

The grant writing short-term certificate at Stark State College is your fast-track route to a rewarding career helping nonprofits, schools, government agencies and businesses secure vital funding.

The Honda PACT certificate is designed exclusively for the student who is seeking a career as a service technician at a Honda/Acura dealership. The Honda PACT curriculum combines Stark State College NATEF accredited automotive classes and Honda-specific curriculum that is produced by American Honda Motor Company, Inc. The Honda-specific classes provide Honda’s core certification modules that are needed for advancement at a Honda/Acura dealership.