Central College has begun offering a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting in addition to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Central has also added two more minors in data science and social justice studies.

The new Bachelor of Science degree in accounting curriculum focuses on preparing students for the certified public accounting exam and meets the CPA licensure requirements in Iowa. It also incorporates theoretical and applied financial accounting topics and includes courses in auditing and taxes, needed for public accounting.

Beginning in the fall of 2023, Central students were also able to pursue new minors in data science and social justice studies. The data science minor will prepare students to extract, explore and examine data to solve problems and support a variety of industries.

The new minor in social justice studies seeks to prepare students to apply knowledge and develop skills to make positive changes for minoritized groups. The coursework will build skills to make effective leaders and advocates. Central launched this minor in the summer of 2023 with Shelley Bradfield, associate professor of communication studies, teaching the course Social Justice in the City. Students attended class and served with local nonprofits in Des Moines that are addressing social issues and working to create positive social change.