General Education Mobile (GEM)
Stark State’s GEM program offers accredited, online general education courses approved by CCAF and built to support active‑duty service members anywhere.
Program at a glance
DEGREE TYPE
Associate of Science
PROGRAM FORMAT
Online
Program overview
Designed for service members – wherever duty takes you.
General Education Mobile (GEM) is Stark State College’s online general education program, created specifically to support active‑duty service members wherever duty takes them. Through our partnership with the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF), GEM delivers accredited coursework that fits military schedules and meets CCAF requirements.
All GEM courses are 100% online, regionally accredited, and approved to satisfy CCAF associate of science degree general education guidelines—so you can progress toward your degree without pausing your service or relocating.
Why choose GEM?
- CCAF‑approved courses aligned with Air Force degree requirements
- Fully online, flexible format designed for demanding schedules
- Accredited, transferable credit you can carry forward
- Military‑friendly support from enrollment through completion
Whether you are stationed stateside or abroad, GEM allows you to stay on track with school while meeting your mission commitments.
GEM is ideal for:
- Active‑duty Air Force service members
- Learners completing CCAF general education requirements
- Students seeking flexible, portable college credit
- Service members planning to transfer or continue toward a bachelor’s degree
Take the Next Step
Stark State’s online courses are offered in an 8 or 16 week format. See the online course schedule for exact dates.
Oral Communication
COM121 – Effective Speaking
Written Communication
ENG124 – College Composition
ENG231 – College Composition II
Mathematics
MTH118 – Quantitative Reasoning
MTH124 – Statistics
MTH125 – College Algebra
MTH135 – Precalculus
Social Science
PSY121 – General Psychology
PSY123 – Human Growth and Development
SOC121 – Sociology
SOC225 – Diversity in American Society
PSC121 – US Government and Politics
SOC123 – Dynamics of the Family
HIS121 – U.S. History I to 1877
HIS122 – U.S. History II from 1877
HIS221 – World Civilization to 17th Century
Humanities
PHL122 – Ethics
SPN100 – Spanish I
SPN200 – Spanish II
Admissions process
You’re a transient student because you’re currently attending CCAF and want to enroll at Stark State College and then return to your institution.
Complete the ‘Guest-transient student’ application online.
To register for courses, you’ll need to provide a letter from your CCAF advisor stating that you are in good standing along with the name of the approved courses to be taken at Stark State College. The transferability of course(s) taken at Stark State is the prerogative of the accepting institution. Send to:
Stark State College
Attention: Academic Records
6200 Frank Ave. N.W.
North Canton, OH 44720
— OR —
Email letter to studentservices@starkstate.edu.
After completing the semester/session, submit a transcript request to transfer course(s) back to CCAF. Click here to request a transcript.
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Lisa Gilliland
Director of Military Services
330-494-6170 ext. 4730
Jane Shier
School Certifying Official
330-494-6170 ext. 4081
Take the next step
Whether you’re just starting out, making your college comeback or looking for a change, you belong at Stark State.