Central College

Central College requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. Central College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Central College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 68% of students who start college at Central College finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

Central College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Central College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Do I Have To Take At Central College?

Central College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Central College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Central College

When choosing a major, Central College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Central College.

Student Designed Majors

Central College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Central College does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Central College

Central College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Central College

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Does Central College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Central College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Central College Have An Online Program?

❌ Central College does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Central College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Central College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Central College Have An Honors Program?

✅ Central College offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Central College.

Does Central College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Central College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Central College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Central College

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Central College Library

The main library on campus is the Geisler Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Central College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Central College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with Allen College

•Chiropractic with Palmer College of Chiropractic Athletic Training with Grandview University, Drake University, Loras College & University of Iowa

ROTC

Does Central College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Central College does not have any ROTC programs.

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