| What if I can't afford college?
I'm nervous about going back to school. Does anyone else feel this way?
What if I want to get a four-year degree?
Are courses offered at Clark State comparable to courses at a four-year institution?
How do I decide what classes to take and when?
What if I can't decide on a major?
What if I want to change my major?
What are humanities and social science electives?
What are technical electives?
What is the transfer degree program?
What if I want to transfer credits into Clark State?
What kinds of student activities are available?
How long is the waiting list for the nursing programs?
What is the Work-study Program?
What if I can't afford college?
Going to Clark State may cost less than you think. We'll work to find the best payment arrangements for your financial situation: grants, loans, delayed payment plan or credit card. Maybe you'll qualify for one of our scholarships. Contact the Financial Aid Office at (937)328-6034.
I'm nervous about going back to school. Does anyone else feel this way?
Many students are apprehensive about beginning college, especially if they have been out of school for several years. Clark State requires placement tests to make sure you're in classes where you can be successful. Our college preparatory education courses can help you brush up on some skills that you haven't used in a while.
What if I want to get a four-year degree?
We can help! We have agreements with many four-year colleges and universities that will allow you to take up to two years at Clark State and transfer all your credits, so that you could enter Wright State, Ohio State, Wittenberg and many other universities as a junior.
Are courses offered at ClarkState comparable to courses at a four-year institution?
Yes. In fact, our students who transfer to a four-year college after completing two years at Clark State tend to get better grades than the students who started out at the four-year college. In addition, many of our students appreciate the personal attention they get here. Clark State boasts an average class size of 15. You won't find that at many larger schools.
Our faculty is highly qualified. Nearly 20 percent of our full-time faculty have a doctorate degree, and the average faculty member has a master's degree with 12 years of teaching experience. Our classes are not taught by student assistants, which is the case in some larger institutions.
How do I decide what classes to take and when?
An academic advisor will help you schedule your first quarter of classes at Clark State. Beginning your second quarter, a faculty advisor will assist you with your class schedule. It is important to take any developmental classes first. This will help you follow the sequence of classes required for your major without interruption.
What if I can't decide on a major?
It's important that you decide your major as soon as possible. Our Career Management staff will help you research different career opportunities through Discover. Discover is a computerized career assessment tool that provides information to help individuals make important educational and career decisions. Discover assesses your career-related interests, abilities and work-related values. Based on your answers, Discover offers occupations for exploration. The Discover guidance process provides comprehensive information on over 500 different occupations, including job descriptions, work environment, education and training requirements, physical demands, salary and job outlook and links to related organizations.
What if I want to change my major?
If you decide to change majors, you should consult your faculty advisor for advice. When changing majors, classes that were counted toward graduation may not be with the new major. Other factors to consider are financial aid and scholarship money received. Scholarships are sometimes awarded based on the program of study. Your advisor will help you through the process.
What are humanities and social science electives?
Humanities and social science electives are courses required for most degree programs at Clark State. They encourage development in communication/interpersonal skills, methods of inquiry, culture and human awareness and personal development skills.
What are technical electives?
Technical electives are required in some degrees at Clark State. They are courses that directly relate to your major.
What is the transfer degree program?
If you want to get a four-year degree and save some money at the same time, this program is for you. Enroll at Clark State to obtain an Associate of Arts or Science and then transfer your credits to a four-year institution. Most credits transfer, but you should confirm this with the receiving education institution.
What if I want to transfer credits into ClarkState?
Once you’ve applied to Clark State, you can have an official transcript from your previous college forwarded to us. The transcript will be evaluated to determine what credits can transfer in and what classes they equate to at Clark State. You will receive notification of how your credits transferred in.
What kinds of student activities are there?
You will find a variety of student activities at Clark State. Athletics include men's and women's basketball, women's volleyball, women's softball and men's baseball.
Two of our most popular student organizations include Student Senate and Phi Theta Kappa. Student Senate is an elected group of students that represent our student body. They sponsor several events throughout the year.
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society for two-year colleges. Clark State's chapter, Alpha Nu Lambda, was established in 1987. Members of Phi Theta Kappa must have at least a 3.5 grade point average and 18 credit hours toward an associate's degree.
The Clark State Performing Arts Center, located in Springfield, offers a variety of entertainment choices ranging from dance, comedy and music, including children's events and student productions. Four performance series: Signature Series, Jeff Wyler/Clark State Country Artists Series, Club Kuss and Family Stages bring national and international performers to our community.
How long is the waiting list for the nursing programs?
The waiting list for the nursing programs varies from year to year. You should add your name as soon as possible. Information about adding your name to the waiting lists can be found on our petitioning process webpage. You should plan on enough time to take your non-nursing and general elective courses before you are accepted into the program. That way, when you start your nursing courses, you don't have to take other courses as well.
What is the Work-study Program?
Students interested in part-time work can apply for the Work-study Program at Clark State. Students work a maximum of 18 hours at the College. Many students are able to work in their fields of study helping them gain valuable experience. |
