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 InformationPrepare 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.
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 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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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 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 Red Hat System Administrator Certificate will provide the student the knowledge needed to pass the RHCSA (Red Hat Certified SystemAdministrator Exam) – EX200
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
