Sterling College Viewbook 2017-2018

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650

enrolled students

37

states

16

countries

25.5%

minority rate

80+

programs of study

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BE YOU. be challenged.


Art & Design

Drawing & Painting Graphic Design Illustration Photography Self-Directed Studio Studio & Fine Art

Athletic Training Biblical Studies Old Testament New Testament

Biology

Environmental Biology General Biology Human Biology Molecular Biology Pre-Physical Therapy

Business Administration Accounting Economics & Finance Entrepreneurship Management Marketing Non-Profit Management Real Estate

Chemistry

Christian Ministries

Missions (Intercultural Studies) Urban Ministry Worship Leadership Youth Ministry

Communication & Media Arts Cinema Production Communication Arts Journalism Multimedia Production Public Relations

Criminal Justice

Theatre Arts Directing General Performance Technical

Writing & Editing

Law Enforcement Pre-Law

Creative Writing Professional Writing Self-Directed

Elementary Education (K-6)

Interdisciplinary Studies

English Exercise Science Health Science

Pre-Athletic Training Pre-Physical Therapy

History Independent Interdisciplinary Mathematics Applied Mathematics

Music

Applied Instrumental Applied Vocal Sacred Music

Psychology

Research & Clinical Psychology Social Services Psychology

Biological Mathematics Business Mathematics Business Ministry Educational Ministry Liberal Arts Media Ministry Musical Theatre Performing Arts Ministry Political Studies Pre-Forensic Science Sport Communication Sport Ministry Sport Writing Wildlife Law Enforcement

Education Licensure

Art (Pre K–12) Biology (6–12) Chemistry (6–12) English/Language Arts (6–12) Health & Physical Education (Pre K–12) History & Government (6–12) Mathematics (6–12) Music (Pre K–12) Speech & Theatre (6–12)

Sports Management

Club, Fitness & Recreation Coaching & Instruction Collegiate, Professional or Corporate Sport Administration Marketing, Promotions & Sports Information

academics


I love the community at Sterling College and feel as though I can really be involved here. Since it is a smaller community, I’m able to be a lot more involved on campus, which I really enjoy. ashley (standford) dillard // sc alumna


activities and organizations Campbell Hall Organization Campus Activities Board (CAB) Chess Club English Blend Fellowship of Christian Athletes Freshman Activity Board Future Science Professionals of America Great Plains Review (GPR) Intramural Sports Math Club

Music at Sterling College (M@SC) Phi Beta Lambda Ping Pong Club Sterling Art League Student Government Association (SGA) Student Senate Theatre at Sterling College (T@SC) The Stir (Newspaper) Ultimate Frisbee


BE YOU. be a competitor.


our numbers say it all 1 National Championship 30 NAIA All-Americans 315 KCAC Scholar-Athletes 175 NAIA Scholar-Athletes 94 All-KCAC First Team 91 All-KCAC Second Team 14 KCAC Players of the Year 11 Professional Contracts Signed 5 Regular Season Championships 6 KCAC Coaches of the Year 5 Tournament Championships 3 KCAC Newcomers of the Year 3 KCAC Freshman of the Year 2 Trips to NAIA World Series 2 Trips to the NAIA Football Championship Series *Stats over the past 5 years

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warrior athletics Baseball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Coed Cheer Men’s Cross-Country Women’s Cross-Country Football Men’s Golf Women’s Golf Men’s Indoor Track & Field Women’s Indoor Track & Field Men’s Outdoor Track & Field Women’s Outdoor Track & Field Men’s Tennis Women’s Tennis Men’s Soccer Women’s Soccer Softball Women’s Volleyball

professional contracts have been signed by Sterling College athletes since 2010.

athletics


“

Sterling was a gr classmates who are friends and some o will ever meet. Ster that challenged us in ported our growth. I


reat fit for me and my e still some of my best of the best people you rling provided a place n many ways but supI would do it all again! jess langvardt, sc alumnus // strength coach for the jacksonville jaguars (nfl)


You will feel the difference in community as you interact on campus. As a Warrior, you will develop lifelong friendships with each other as you live together, share life’s challenges and grow together in faith.

90%

of our students live on campus.

explore campus right from your phone visit sterling.edu/virtual-tour or search “Sterling College” in the app store

community


BE YOU. be in community.


creative opportunities Annual Juried Student Art Show Art Exhibitions Children’s Theatre Chorale Community Band Composer Series Concert Choir Debate

Fine Arts Master Class Forensics Highland Singers Journalism Masterworks Concert Music Performance Tours Musical Theatre

Pep Band Poetry Slams Script Writing Student Film Festival Theatre Visiting Artists Warrior Film Festival


Express yourself and develop a resume full of arts experience. Refine your raw talent and grow your skill set as you gain experience in art, music, theatre, communications and media.

8x

Sterling College Debate Team ranked in national top-25 since 2010.


“

My sister and I ar to go to college, so come true not o mom and my whol multiple scholarshi such a b


re the first generation o it has been a dream only for us, but for my le family. We received ips and that has been blessing for our lives. estephany moncada, criminal justice major // california


ministry opportunities 24-Hour Prayer Bible Studies Chapel Services Children’s Reading Program Choir Church Volunteer Disaster Relief Evans Worship

Homeless Shelter International House of Prayer Kids’ After-School Program Local Food Banks Love Sterling Ministry Teams Mission Trips Nursing Home

Praise Band Relationship Panels Residential Life Program Soup Kitchen Summer Youth Camps Testimony Nights Urban Ministry Youth Group Leader


Being constantly surrounded by Godly people who are willing to help and serve you helps you grow in your walk. I really enjoy having chapel in the middle of the week because with school, it can get really heavy, and it’s just good to stop and focus on God and have that time with Him. zachary clifford, christian ministries major // colorado


BE YOU. be equipped.


As a Warrior, you won’t be alone. Be supported by The Office of Career Services through discovering a career that best fits your passions and interests, building your resume to stand out in a crowd, finding internships, and applying for graduate schools and your future career.

92%

of grads are employed or in grad school 6 months after graduation.

some of the employers that have hired Sterling College grads Amoco Boeing Campus Crusade for Christ Caterpillar Cerner Corporation CitiGroup Compassion International Deloitte Disney

Edward Jones Focus on the Family HealthSouth IBM Kansas Highway Patrol Kroger Mercedes Benz Financial Services Music Theatre of Wichita

National Institutes of Health New York Life Insurance NCAA Northwestern Mutual Spamilton - Chicago Texas Shakespeare Festival Waddell and Reed Financial YouthWorks

career services


$11K

$6M

100%

scholarships awarded annually averages $11,000 per student

more than $6 million in scholarships each year

100% of full-time, on-campus students receive scholarships

You are serious about your academic success, and we are serious about helping you successfully complete your degree. Not only will you be able to graduate in four years,* you are guaranteed to do so with the Finish in Four guarantee.

15%

of the class of 2017 finished in just three years at Sterling. *SC Finish in Four Guarantee: We pledge to help you graduate in four years. If you keep your part of SC Degree Guarantee and are not able to complete your degree within four years, Sterling will provide the additional cours­es needed to complete your degree at no tuition cost or offer acceptable substitute courses.

financial aid

Sterling College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age. Persons having inquiries concerning the College’s compliance with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, Clery Act, ADA, and the Age Discrimination Act may contact the Human Resources Director/Title IX Coordinator, Sterling College, Sterling, Kansas 67579, 620-278-2173.


BE YOU. be accomplished.


visit us Tour campus, attend chapel, eat in our cafeteria, visit a class and get the full Sterling experience! sterling.edu/visit (620) 278-4314 discernibly different. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2


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