Central State University

Central State University requires a minimum of 124 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Central State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Central State University accepts transfer credits. Additionally, Central State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 23% of students who start college at Central State University finish the requirements for graduation within six years.

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

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

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

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Central State University?

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

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Central State University.

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

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

Majors at Central State University

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

Student Designed Majors

Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed.

Senior Projects

Central State University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Central State University

Central State University 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: Declaring a double major may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Central State University

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Does Central State University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Central State University offers 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 State University Have An Online Program?

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

Does Central State University Offer AP Credit?

❌ Central State University does not offer credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken during high school.

Does Central State University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Central State University 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 State University.

Does Central State University Require Internships?

🟨 Central State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About Central State University

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Central State University Library

The main library on campus is the Hallie Q. Brown Memorial Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Central State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Central State University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Central State University 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 State University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Central State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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