Academics
An Education That Opens Doors
Central College offers a variety of academic programs. Our liberal arts curriculum prepares you for your future with deep knowledge in your major. You'll also take part in lively conversations from your own perspective while growing and stretching as you consider the many diverse disciplines and perspectives around you.
Find Your MajorMore than just a degree
When you graduate from Central, you'll leave with critical thinking, communications and cultural skills that can take you further than you ever dreamed.
You'll discover how to disagree while maintaining a spirit of collaboration and camaraderie. You'll also find the value of considering unexpected and new ideas.
Central’s Commitments
Central guarantees incoming students who meet certain basic criteria the following opportunities:
- Graduation in Four Years
- An Internship, Job Shadowing or Community Service Experience
Take Your Résumé to the Next Level
Central College students gain vital real-world experience during internships, which often leads directly to future careers. Many take on three or four internships over semesters and summers. These learning opportunities provide a competitive edge in job and graduate school placement.
Central College can connect you with more than 500 internship sites across the U.S. and around the world including:
- Army Corps of Engineers
- British Parliament
- CBS News
- Detroit Lions
- John Deere
- Mayo Clinic
- Mental Health America
- Morgan Stanley
- Paramount Studios
- Pella Community Schools
- Pella Corporation
- Pfizer
- Principal Financial Group
- The White House
- U.S. Olympic Training Center
- Vermeer Corporation
Majorly Obsessed With Your Future
| Programs | Major | Minor |
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| Accounting (B.A. or B.S.) | ||
| Actuarial Science | ||
| Art | ||
| Art History | ||
| Biochemistry (B.A. or B.S.) | ||
| Biology | ||
Business Management
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| Chemistry (B.A. or B.S.) | ||
| Communication Studies | ||
Computer Science
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| Data Analytics | ||
| Economics | ||
| Education (Elementary) | ||
| Education (Secondary) | ||
| Engineering (B.S.) | ||
English
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| Entrepreneurship | ||
| Environmental and Sustainability Studies | ||
| German Studies | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Global Sustainability | ||
| History | ||
Information Systems
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| International and Global Studies | ||
Kinesiology (Exercise Science)
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Mathematics
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| Music | ||
Music Education
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Musical Theatre
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| Natural Science | ||
| Not-For-Profit Management | ||
| Philosophy | ||
| Physics | ||
| Political Science | ||
| Psychology | ||
Religious Studies
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Self-Designed Studies such as:
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| Social Justice | ||
| Social Science | ||
| Sociology | ||
| Spanish | ||
| Strength and Conditioning | ||
| Writing | ||
Theatre (Musical Theatre)
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| Undecided / Exploring |
* Central's athletic training program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101. The program has chosen to voluntarily withdraw its CAATE accreditation effective July 1, 2022.
| Pre-Professional Programs |
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| Athletic Training |
| Chiropractic |
| Dentistry |
| Law |
| Medicine |
| Ministry |
| Nursing |
| Occupational Therapy |
| Optometry |
| Pharmacy |
| Physical Therapy |
| Physician Assistant |
| Podiatric Medicine |
| Public Health |
| Veterinary Medicine |
The Central Difference
At Central, we're dedicated to helping you meet your goals on time, no matter where you want your college path to lead.
The close-knit Central community — your fellow students, professors and alumni — all contribute to your success.
The Perks of Pella
There’s a lot to love about Pella, Iowa — the home of Central College. Come along with Scott Siepker, the “Iowa Nice Guy,” as he takes us to some of our students’ favorite spots around town!
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