Degrees and programs

Stark State College’s associate degree in criminal justice, taught by experienced professionals, prepares students to transfer seamlessly into a bachelor’s program in criminal justice or criminology. Graduates are equipped for entry‑level roles in corrections, courts, and private security, with advanced career opportunities available through continued study, including positions with state or federal law enforcement agencies.

Stark State College’s business management culinary arts degree program combines hands-on culinary training with essential management skills to prepare students for leadership roles in the food service industry. Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, the program prepares graduates for a wide range of careers, from restaurant and kitchen management to chef, catering, and food-related specialty roles, across restaurants, hotels, schools, and institutional kitchens.

With Stark State College’s in-person and online cyber security and computer forensics technology degree options, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge to be job-ready, mastering both computer and network security, as well as digital evidence discovery across multiple devices.

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.

Stark State College’s dental hygiene program prepares you for a successful career in dental care. At Stark State, you’ll learn the interpersonal skills to motivate and instruct patients and the community on preventing oral disease and maintaining oral health.

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.

The dietetic technician program at Stark State equips you with the skills, knowledge and competencies needed to become an NDTR and work in a range of settings – from hospitals and nursing homes to public health agencies and community wellness centers. It’s also a solid foundation should you want to grow into higher-level nutrition roles and pursue advanced education.

In Stark State’s digital video media technology program, you’ll learn how to tell compelling stories through video and media and develop practical skills in pre-production, production, post-production and distribution, along with creating a portfolio.

Start your journey toward a meaningful career nurturing and educating young children. Our associate of applied science in early childhood education program offers a comprehensive, child-centered approach that celebrates diversity and supports the individual needs of children and families in today’s world.