Your journey to an exciting career starts right here. Rhodes State College offers a variety of associate degrees and certificates so your interests and strengths are sure to match up with one or more of our programs.
Request InformationDo you want to serve as the financial adviser to a business? Then a degree in Accounting is for you! Accounting has long been called the language of business. Accountants understand how to track and analyze the flow of money in a business. Accountants help business owners make important strategic decisions by providing the data and analysis to understand the financial impact of those decisions.
Training to be an Accounting Clerk at Rhodes State will help develop the strong numeracy skills needed to excel. Accounting clerks complete data entry using complex spreadsheet formulas and provide valuable information for managers, investors, creditors, and government agencies.
The Addiction Services certificate prepares entry-level addiction professionals by providing two addiction specific courses that have the education content areas and hours that meet standards for the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certification (CDCA-Pre and CDCA-Renewable) through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDP).
The Addictions, Mental Health, and Social Work Assistant degree from Rhodes State will empower students to make compassionate changes in people’s lives and in their communities. By learning sociology, counseling, and intercultural relations theories, students will be trained to serve and engage all populations.
The Advanced EMT (AEMT) course at Rhodes State is accepted for National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians certification. Offering flexibility, this course is self-directed, interactive, and online, and includes a one-day-a-week, on-campus lab component.
The Advanced Nursing Assistant (ANA) certificate will give students the ability to build advanced skills and training upon their nursing assistant knowledge (STNA). Nursing Assistants are in high demand and those who have enhanced training and skills will become an asset to any healthcare facility.
Prepare for a position in the agriculture service industry in crop care, animal care, horticulture, and more with the Agricultural Business Certificate.
The Agriculture Associates degree program is designed to provide students with practical education in an increasing demand field. Courses are offered online or in person with hybrid flexible technology on campus.
The Rhodes State College Agronomy Certificate provides students with the skills in agronomy to support a career in this ever-changing field. Most local career opportunities in agriculture require agronomic knowledge and the ability to earn the Certified Crop Advisor certificate. The Agronomy certificate includes courses in soils, crop management, nutrient management and integrated pest management.
Allied health encompasses a broad group of health professionals who use scientific principles and evidence-based practice for the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of acute and chronic diseases; promote disease prevention and wellness for optimum health, and apply administration and management skills to support health care systems in a variety of settings.
The ASL/Deaf Studies Certificate Program is designed to give students a foundation in American Sign Language (ASL) and acquaint them with basic issues of the Deaf community.
The Associate in Science (AS) in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning focuses on building machine learning models that can be used for predicting, making decisions, and enhancing human capabilities.
Rhodes State will prepare you to engage the world through the Associate of Arts degree. Choose from liberal arts programs with foci in humanities and social and behavioral sciences that prepare you for a bachelor’s degree and teach you essential skills.
Prepare for your bachelor’s degree and career with the Associate of Science degree from Rhodes State. You can choose from a variety of liberal arts programs with foci in mathematics and physical, biological sciences, and psychology.
Rhodes State can prepare students for non-traditional career aspirations. With the Associate of Technical Studies program, a student can design a personalized course of study. Blending technical courses with general studies will produce the right program to meet any goal.
The profession of law enforcement is on the threshold of a new era that will bring with it greater demands from the community for more highly qualified personnel. The opportunities for well educated and trained individuals are vast, and horizons are constantly expanding.
By completing the associate degree in Business Administration, either online or in person, students will be prepared to be an entry-level manager or supervisor upon graduation. Students can also seamlessly transition to a bachelor’s degree at one of Rhodes State’s transfer partners.
If you want to advance your business and management skillset or are new to college, the Business Management Certificate will offer you a foundation of management, communication, and technology skills to upgrade your current job description or explore new opportunities.
The Cardiographic Technician Certificate is designed to prepare students for assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases.
With the completion of three courses, your CDA (Child Development Associate) required course work will be comprehensive, and you will be prepared for your visit by a CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist and the National assessment.
The CISCO CCNA Certificate will provide the student the knowledge needed to pass the third-party Cisco Certified Network Associate certification test at an authorized Pearson Vue Testing Center.
The Computed Tomography (CT) Certificate Program is designed to provide radiographers with knowledge and basic skills in the practice of computed tomography (CT).
This short-term certificate puts students on a rapid path to being a CNC technician. It includes 16 credit hours of training including basic math, creating CAD files, numerical coding, and creating parts on a CNC machine. This certificate also includes 7 credits of electives allowing the student to select courses to complement their knowledge of CNC manufacturing that meets their future interests.
Students in the Concrete Technician Certificate study the properties and applications of concrete to be ready for work with engineers, project managers, estimators, and construction crews. This training can be applied to evaluating concrete specimens to verify compliance with safety standards.
The Construction Management Certificate provides a strong foundation and technical skills needed in the construction field, and knowledge for the process of bidding a construction project.
Students in the Cybersecurity certificate program fill the demand for leaders who can secure organizational data and network infrastructure against digital threats. This program helps build knowledge of the tools and protocols needed to navigate security technologies.
The Rhodes State Dental Hygiene program will prepare students to become a licensed member of an oral health team in a variety of career paths. Students will be ready to assess oral health and provide preventative treatment upon graduation.
The Digital Marketing certificate at Rhodes State will prepare students to solve problems, be in command of new technology, and make data-driven decisions for business and non-profit sectors. Students will be empowered to drive business success upon completion.
The Digital Marketing and Media Major is designed to provide hands-on education for individuals desiring to enter, advance or improve their skills in the growing fields of digital marketing and media. This degree provides a broad base of marketing knowledge with an emphasis on cutting-edge digital and social media marketing skillsets.
The Digital Media Technology degree is for the creative person who is interested in expressing themselves through digital technology. Students will also gain technical experience in web design, video production, graphic design, and new media. Software and concepts studied are focused on meeting the needs of the current marketplace.
The application of electro-mechanical systems to the automated factory requires technicians who are able to function in both electronic and mechanical areas in manufacturing.
The Electro-Mechanical Systems Technology certificate will offer students the tools to obtain Multi-Skilled Maintenance positions in manufacturing facilities and the skills to work on electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
The Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) degree program will prepare students for a career working with electronics, communication, embedded systems, testing, instrumentation and control systems. Upon graduation, students will be ready for a successful career or for transfer to a bachelor’s degree.
This 16 credit-hour, short-term certificate is a rapid pathway to a career in electronic systems. The curriculum is highly customizable to meet student needs and features courses in Circuits, Digital Circuits, PLCs, and Robotics. Students will also have an opportunity work with autonomous vehicles and computer vision systems.
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) degree program trains students for careers in EMS, fire, and/or public safety. With this degree, you will be able to advance through the ranks of first responders and serve in educational, administrative, or advanced clinical settings.
Studying Equipment Service at Rhodes State will prepare you for a rewarding career in advanced manufacturing or industry as an entry-level Industrial Maintenance technician.
The Forensic Mental Health certificate explores the dynamics of mental health as it relates to individuals involved in the criminal justice system and focuses on mental health/substance abuse diagnoses, ethical behavior whether in criminal justice or human services, crisis interventions, criminal behavior, and the psychology of the legal system.
Rhodes State College partners with Terra State Community College through the Ohio Allied Health Education Consortium to provide general education coursework for the Health Care Administration AAS degree. Students apply for the program and take all technical coursework online through Terra State Community College.
The Health Care Technology degree is designed to meet the ever-changing needs of the healthcare delivery system by preparing students with cross-training in more than one health care skill.
The Human Resource Management certificate prepares students to have oversight of the balance between an employee’s needs and a business’ needs. This certificate is ideal for individuals who want to advance their skillset, are problem-solvers, and enjoy communication.
A Human Resources degree from Rhodes State will prepare students to balance the needs of employees and employers. The training will prepare them to contribute to the vitality of the workplace and to be an effective communicator and problem-solver.
This Industry 4.0 certificate is the first level of an overarching concept that brings together various solutions that connect factories and their components through intelligent use of data.
This 65-credit hour concentration in the Associate of Science degree is designed to prepare students for employment as entry-level laboratory technicians.
The Liberal Arts Certificate will introduce you to a wide range of exciting subjects in the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Moreover, the Liberal Arts Certificate will help you build a solid foundation for a future career by increasing your writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills.
Rhodes State College’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing department wants to welcome students into a rigorous and challenging program. The faculty and staff will help provide guidance and offer suggestions toward successfully completing the LPN to ADN (RN) track toward the AAS Nursing degree. Students completing this track will enter the AAS (RN) program at the 2nd year level.
The New Mammography Certificate Program is designed to provide radiographers with knowledge and basic skills in the practice of mammography. Students will gain didactic knowledge that can be used to fulfill the structured education requirement for the ARRT mammography certification exam.
The Manufacturing Engineering Technology degree empowers students to utilize skills in manufacturing processes, CAD graphics, material science, robotics, programmable logic controllers, CNC machining, and fluid power. Graduates of the program are in-demand in the manufacturing sector and immediately employable.
The online certificate in Marketing at Rhodes State is ideal for students who want to advance their marketing skillset. Those who complete the program are introduced to new technology and given opportunities to advance in their careers with the latest innovations.
The field of Mechanical Engineering Technology involves interacting with design software, production machines, tools and materials as well as understanding the science that governs the underlying mechanical systems around us.
This certificate provides the skills to become a Mechanical Systems Technician. Practical, hands-on, learning experience is incorporated with principle and theory.
The Rhodes State Medical Billing and Coding certificate program will prepare students to serve in a health-oriented organization to ensure its financial stability. The program will fully prepare students for a career and for the respective nationally recognized certification exam.
Rhodes State College partners with Marion Technical College through the Ohio Allied Health Education Consortium to provide general education coursework for the Medical Lab Technology degree. Students apply for the program and take all technical and clinical coursework through Marion Technical College.
Rhodes State College partners with Terra State Community College through the Ohio Allied Health Education Consortium to provide general education coursework for the Medical Scribe Certificate. Students apply for the program and take all technical coursework through Terra State Community College.
The Microcontroller Certificate at Rhodes State enables students to install, integrate, and program microcontrollers. Microcontrollers are commonly used in products and equipment that require a small, dedicated computer to control functions.
In the Network Security certificate program at Rhodes State, students are trained in design, installation, security and maintenance of a computer network. The program provides training in designing, building, and implementing end-to-end security solutions.
Students who enroll in the Network Security program develop an in-demand skillset for the emerging field of information technology security. Students will be able to manage information security programs, preserve and protect information, manage risk, and ensure data and system integrity, availability, authenticity, and utility.
Rhodes State’s Nursing program will prepare students to provide patient care as a member of a health team, offering a variety of experiences in healthcare facilities to help determine the best setting for the student’s goals.
In the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Rhodes State, students learn to work with individuals of all ages to provide therapeutic activities and strategies that will help their clients with the physical, mental and emotional skills necessary for everyday life.
The One Year Maintenance certificate will offer student the tools to obtain Multi-Skilled Maintenance positions in manufacturing facilities and the skills to work on electronic, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
The Paramedic Certificate at Rhodes State is designed to prepare licensed health professionals for Paramedic Certification. The training builds upon the experience of the health professional to offer a new opportunity in emergency patient care.
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate is designed to prepare students for an entry-level position as a PCT. A PCT assists with the critical day-to-day care of patients in healthcare facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.
The Phlebotomy certificate program provides didactic and clinical preparation for a career in laboratory medicine. Students will become skilled, bedside practitioners who can work in a wide variety of clinical settings, ranging from hospitals, to home care, to doctor’s offices.
The PTA program develops students to be competent in the delivery of delegated physical therapy services including therapeutic exercise, instruction in proper usage of assistive devices, developmental activities, balance and gait training, postural training, body mechanics, and other physical agents used in the treatment of pain, tissue healing, and improving mobility.
Designed with both the employer and employee in mind, this certificate is developed to provide the skills to contribute to positive customer experiences, facilitate more collaborative work environments, and help businesses support today’s multi-generational and diverse employee population and economic marketplace.
The Rhodes State Practical Nursing certificate prepares students to provide nursing care as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Students learn to integrate classroom, laboratory and clinical instructions to better develop skills.
Pre-Veterinary Technology/Nursing students learn to perform duties vital to animal care. The program’s partnership between Rhodes State and Colby Community College enables students to pass the Veterinary Technician National Examination and register with the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board.
The Rhodes State College Prescription Mapping Certificate will provide students with the skills in prescription mapping to support and operate precision field equipment. Students will learn to collect, securely move and evaluate quality data across multiple platforms.
Get an edge over others competing for local manufacturing jobs. Demand for manufacturing jobs continues to be strong in West Central Ohio, offering good pay with benefits. By completing this certificate, you will have an understanding in areas including preventive maintenance, blueprint reading and earn OSHA 10-hour certification, putting you in a position for better-paying, higher-skilled jobs.
With the Programmable Controllers certificate, students will be trained to install, maintain, and program Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). These controllers are the computers used in industry to control manufacturing equipment, and skills with PLCs are in high-demand.
A career as an automation technician is an exciting and important role that involves working with electronic brains that control machines and processes.
The online Project Management certificate is designed to prepare students to sit for the Certified Associate in Program Management (CAPM®), a Project Management Institute (PMI) recognized certification.
Students in the Radiographic Imaging program at Rhodes State delve into the science of x-ray technology, training students to use the computerized equipment common to patient exams. Radiographers work with a healthcare team to meet patients’ needs.
The Red Hat System Administrator Certificate will provide the student the knowledge needed to pass the RHCSA (Red Hat Certified SystemAdministrator Exam) – EX200
The RN to BSN Completion program which offers the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree provides an online accelerated course of study that can be completed in three semesters or one year of full-time study. This program offers flexibility for workings adults, featuring personalized plans of study and 8-week courses.
The Respiratory Care program at Rhodes State prepares students to apply scientific principles to provide testing, treatment, and care to patients who have difficulty breathing. Rhodes State graduates are trained to work with all ages and in many healthcare settings. You will find our therapists working in settings such as intensive care units, emergency departments, diagnostic laboratories, clinics, life flights, and the home.
This one-year program includes the essential areas of robot operation and maintenance to get you job-ready fast! You will take courses in electronics, basic and industrial robotics and mechatronics (a combination of mechanics, electronics, and computers). All of these classes are “hands-on;” you will be working with the same equipment you will see out in the industry.
Semiconductor technicians operate in a hands-on environment and apply their knowledge of electronics, fluid power, and cleanroom operation to the intricate production of semiconductors.
A Sterile Processing Technician works with surgical equipment and instruments before and after surgeries.
The 18 credit hour Supply Chain Management Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed for an entry-level position in the fields of Supply Chain and Logistics.
A surgical technologist is an essential part of the operating room staff. They prepare instruments and equipment, assist the surgeon during procedures, and help maintain a sterile, safe environment. Their role ensures surgeries run smoothly and patients receive the utmost care.
The Tax Preparer certificate at Rhodes States puts successful students in immediate demand. The training includes the preparation of financial statements, QuickBooks, tax law, and tax return preparation. Graduates can work for a variety of clients in many different settings.
The Team Leadership Certificate offers students an educational foundation in management, team building, leadership, communication, and technology skills. The certificate will put the student in a good position to upgrade their job description or explore a new career opportunity.
The Tool and Die certificate program at Rhodes State prepares students with technical knowledge to supplement on-the-job training in drafting and design, manufacturing processes, and tolling elements. The certificate qualifies students to be a Tool and Die Maker or Machinist.
The Transfer Module Certificate is designed to meet the general education requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and bachelor’s degree programs across Ohio’s public colleges or universities.
The Troubleshooting Certificate at Rhodes State builds technical knowledge and critical thinking skills by preparing students to troubleshoot and repair electronic devices. These skills are highly sought-after by employers that include manufacturing facilities and electronic equipment suppliers.
The Web Developer certificate is designed to teach students how to develop a website for the internet or an intranet including web design, web content development and web server.
Students who complete the Web/Computer Programming degree at Rhodes State are in high demand. The training equips students with strong programming abilities, excellent communication skills, and logical and analytical reasoning skills for which employers are looking in every industry.
Students who complete the Web/Computer Programming certificate at Rhodes State are in high demand. The training equips students with strong programming abilities, excellent communication skills, and logical and analytical reasoning skills for which employers are looking in every industry.
