Whether it�s a professional or academic associate�s degree you�re after, or you want short-term skills training for the workforce, you can find it at Southern State Community College in Hillsboro, Ohio. Many Southern State students transfer to private and public state universities after receiving their associate�s degree. A good number of graduates also take their degree and use it to start their career. These professional associate�s degrees are awarded in such fields as: *Computer Technology *Drafting Design *Electronics *Emergency Medical Services *Nursing *Real Estate Students at Southern State may also take the career certification route. Ideal for those who have been laid off or are looking to transition into a new career or develop more marketable skills, through its Workforce Development Center, Southern State offers online as well as on-campus courses. Some of the skills or fields that are available through Workforce Development include: *Business Writing *Computer Applications *Creative Writing *Criminal Law *Desktop Publishing *Foreign Languages *Graphic Design *Non-profit Management What�s especially great is that all the programs at Southern State are available to almost anybody. Students from all types of academic backgrounds may apply and enroll, and since there�s a rolling admissions policy they can do so at any time of year. While tuition is kept as low as possible and is reduced for state residents, the financial aid office will do its best to help students who still need assistance to get grants, loans, work-study assignments and even scholarships.

Southern State is committed to its mission to provide accessible, affordable and high quality education to people in southern Ohio. The college values honesty and integrity in all endeavors, tolerance for different ideas, respect for all individuals and excellence and creativity in the pursuit of knowledge

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