Programs & Careers

Southern State Community College wants YOU to be successful at achieving your academic goals. We want to CONNECT you to the resources you need to be successful as a student and in life following graduation. Explore SSCC's program and career options below!

Southern State Community College logo with question mark – career exploration aid

Not sure where to start?

SSCC's Career Explorer can guide you to potential career opportunities within your program, or browse through a list of programs offered at Southern State.

Career Explorer

AA / AS pathway icon – two-year transfer degree programs at Southern State

Associate of Arts & Associate of Science

The AA and AS degrees both provide the first two years of study toward a bachelor's degree, and will transfer to any public college or university in Ohio.

Explore the AA/AS Pathway

Business pathway icon – accounting, management and small business programs

Business

Programs in this pathway lead to potential career opportunities as an Accountant, Business Manager, Real Estate Agent, or Small Business Owner.

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Computer Science pathway icon – data technician, help desk tech, web developer opportunities

Computer Science

Programs in this pathway lead to potential career opportunities as a Data Technician, Help Desk Tech, Junior Analyst, Network Administrator, Virtual Assistant, or Web Developer.

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Education pathway icon – preschool teacher, caregiver, teacher’s aide programs

Education

Programs in this pathway lead to potential career opportunities as an Associate Teacher, Caregiver, Preschool Teacher, or Teacher's Aide.

Explore the Education Pathway

Engineering pathway icon – drafting/design, field rep, quality control careers

Engineering

Programs in this pathway lead to potential career opportunities as a Business Owner, Drafting/Design, Field Representative, Quality Control, Research & Development, or Technician.

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Health Science pathway icon – licensed practical nurse / registered nurse pathways

Health Science

Programs in this pathway lead to potential career opportunities as a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse.

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Human & Social Services pathway icon – social worker assistant, case manager, outreach worker roles

Human & Social Services

Programs in this pathway lead to potential career opportunities as an Ohio Certified Prevention Specialist, Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant, Social Worker Assistant, Case Manager, Intake Specialist, Job Coach, or Outreach Worker.

Explore the Human & Social Services Pathway

Truck Driving Academy pathway icon – CDL Class A in four weeks or Class B in two weeks

Truck Driving Academy

We offer a comprehensive program that exceeds maximum state requirements for obtaining your CDL. The Class A program can be completed in 4 weeks or 8 weekends, and the Class B program can be completed in 2 weeks.

Explore the Truck Driving Pathway