Adult Education: 4-Year Colleges/Universities
Kent State University at Stark
Kent State University at Stark is the largest regional campus of Kent State University, serving more than 11,000 students each year, comprised of 6,600 enrolled in academic coursework and 4,500 enrolled in professional development courses, and offering bachelor’s, master’s and associate degrees, as well as the opportunity to begin coursework in 282 bachelor’s degree programs at Kent State University. The only public university in Stark County, Kent State Stark is nestled on a beautiful, 200-acre campus in Jackson Township. The Conference Center, which houses The Corporate University and the Small Business Development Center, is accredited under the stringent guidelines of the International Association of Conference Centers. Combining a top-quality major university with a community-oriented college, Kent State Stark serves our region as a key intellectual resource, providing access to academic, economic and cultural advancement through excellence in teaching and learning..
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Malone University
Malone University is a Christian university for the arts, sciences and professions in the liberal arts tradition, affiliated with the Evangelical Friends Church. Located on 96 rolling acres in Canton, Ohio, Malone University is comprised of the College of Theology, Arts, and Sciences; the School of Education and Human Development; the School of Business and Leadership; and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. The University offers 41 majors, 42 minors, and 11 graduate programs. Nationally, Malone University is ranked in the top four percent of colleges and universities in career outcomes, top 10 (#9) best online financial aid packages, and top 50 (#30) most affordable Christian colleges. Regionally, U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges consistently ranks Malone University among the top colleges and universities in the Midwest in the category Regional Universities, and to its list of best online bachelor’s programs. Statewide, Malone appears on the list of colleges offering the best lifetime return on investment in Ohio. Malone University has been recognized by the prestigious Templeton Foundation as a leader in character development, as a military-friendly school by Victory Media, and as one of Northeast Ohio’s top workplaces by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
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University of Mount Union
Students at the University of Mount Union actively engage in our deliberately dynamic private university setting. Featuring a remarkable campus and facilities that are grounded in the liberal arts, Mount Union ranks among the best colleges and universities in Ohio. Students benefit from preparation that is personal, practical and pertinent for the 21st century – an education that combines relentlessly relevant academic offerings with experiential and research-focused learning. To ensure success in our global society, our students are encouraged to pursue excellence, and Mount mirrors that sentiment with a commitment to be exceptional in all that we do. The mission of the University of Mount Union is to prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work and responsible citizenship.
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Stark State College
Stark State College offers more than 230 associate degrees, options, one-year and career enhancement certificates in business and entrepreneurial studies, education, engineering technologies, health, human services, information technologies, liberal arts, mathematics and sciences (including natural and physical sciences).
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Walsh University
Walsh University is an independent, coeducational Catholic liberal arts and sciences university offering undergraduate, graduate, and adult accelerated degree programs. At Walsh University, we understand that we are the gatekeepers to a student's future. We promise that our faculty and staff will do everything in our power to make the journey here a successful one. Perhaps that is the reason we've had record breaking enrollment growth over the past decade. Or perhaps it's the fact that over 90 percent of our students say they have a positive relationship with their professors, noting how supportive a network we offer. The reasons are multiple, but one thing is clear: If your college search ends with Walsh University, rest assured you have made the right decision. As a Catholic University with 3,000 students from 30 states and 35 countries, Walsh's ultimate mission is to develop leaders in service to others. Volunteer work is not simply encouraged; it is required as part of the University's core curriculum.
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Aultman College
At Aultman College, our students are prepared with the skills and training they need to embark on careers in nursing and health sciences. Preparing qualified healthcare professionals has been part of our mission for more than 100 years, and the demand for these professionals is currently at an all-time high. With our quality classroom instruction and hands-on education opportunities, Aultman College offers real-world experience that is unmatched by other institutions.
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Ashland University's Massillon/Stark Center
On line courses leading to a Master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction 21st Century and Educational Administration. The Center also provides On line courses towards Administrative, Teacher Licensure and Professional Development for those exploring educational licensure renewals options.
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College of Wooster
Wooster offers an excellent, comprehensive liberal arts education, culminating in a rigorous senior project, in which each student works one-on-one with a faculty mentor to conceive, organize and complete a significant research project on a topic of the student's own choosing. Through this distinctive program, every Wooster student develops abilities valued by employers and graduate schools alike: independent judgment, analytical ability, creativity, project-management and time-management skills, and strong written and oral communication skills. Founded in 1866, the college enrolls approximately 2,000 students.
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The University of Akron
The University of Akron, Ohio’s Polytechnic University, is the region’s most influential public research university, contributing to the resurgence of the local economy, providing a workforce highly trained in diverse disciplines, and known for an innovative approach to higher education. With nearly 26,000 students and more than 300 associate, bachelor’s, master’s, doctorate and law degree programs, UA offers career-focused and experiential learning that defines the polytechnic approach to education. UA brings together diverse disciplines in ways that provide students with life-long skills, internships and co-ops, opportunities for academic research, study abroad, on-campus student employment and service projects designed for diverse groups of learners, including full-time, part-time and online students, veterans, and adults returning to the classroom. .
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