Sterling College (KS)

Art and Design (BA)

The Art and Design department provides a flexible, varied, and well-balanced group of art experiences that lead to an acquaintance with art history and appreciation, and to individual creative growth and expression through visual and tactile means. The major offers two distinct tracks that result in a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with featured concentrations in Graphic Design or Visual Arts.

Art and Design (BFA)

The Art and Design department provides a flexible, varied, and well-balanced group of art experiences leading to creative growth and expression through visual and tactile means. The major offers two distinct tracks that result in a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with featured concentrations in Graphic Design or Visual Arts.

Athletic Training

The 3+2 M.S.A.T. degree program allows students to complete a Master of Science in Athletic Training in combination with the B.S. in Health Science (Pre-Athletic Training Concentration) in five years. The M.S.A.T. is a 21-month curriculum that focuses on athletic training professional content and hands-on patient care experiences.

Biblical Studies

The major in Biblical Studies seeks to provide a broad-based understanding of biblical concepts. It includes training in the biblical languages, interpreting the Bible in its historical context, and applying it to the modern world. This program prepares students well for seminary and other graduate degrees.

Biology

Students majoring in biology will be prepared to enter careers or professional schools that require a strong undergraduate program in the biological sciences. Students may choose a concentration in Human Biology, Pre-Physical Therapy, Environmental Biology, Molecular Biology, or General Biology.

Business Administration

The Sterling College Business Department is dedicated to equipping students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global business economy. Students majoring in Business Administration may choose from one of six concentrations: Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Management, Marketing, or Real Estate.

Chemistry

Graduates in chemistry are prepared to find satisfying opportunities in laboratory bench work, in graduate studies including chemistry and pharmacy, and in various health-related professions, as well as preparation for medical school. The Chemistry Major also prepares students seeking Education Licensure for 6-12.

Christian Ministries

The Christian Ministries major challenges students practically as well as intellectually and provides students with opportunities to serve. Four areas of concentration are available: Missions, Sports Ministry, Worship Arts, and Youth and Family Ministry. Students exiting this program will be prepared to assume leadership roles in ministry.

Christian Thought

The major in Christian Thought draws from Scripture, philosophy, and the Christian tradition to help students develop a Christian worldview. The degree equips students to address ethical, cultural, and theological issues from an informed Christian standpoint. It is recommended for students interested in seminary or as a supplemental major.

Communication and Media

The Communication and Media Major offers four concentrations: Communication Studies, News and Digital Media, Public Relations and Corporate Communication, and Sports Media Communication. The major prepares students seeking careers in broadcasting and journalism, public relations, personnel, advertising, marketing, education, law, and ministry.

Criminal Justice

The objective of the Criminal Justice major is to prepare students to directly enter the criminal justice system upon graduation, or to continue their education at the graduate level. Students may choose a concentration in Law Enforcement or Pre-Law.

Criminal Justice Administration

This major is incorporated into the Criminal Justice department and is designed to equip students who are preparing to serve or are currently serving in the law enforcement profession to advance into leadership and administrative roles within the criminal justice system.

Ecology, Wildlife Management, and Environmental Studies

Students interested in ecology, conservation biology, or wildlife management have the opportunity to be involved in a growing program in the Sterling College science department.

Elementary Education

A major in Elementary Education is offered through the Sterling Teacher Education Department (STEP). The Elementary Education major, along with the Professional Education courses, prepares candidates for K-6 licensure, allowing graduates to teach in a kindergarten through sixth grade self-contained elementary classroom.

English

The English major helps prepare students for careers in business, education, and public service, and for graduate study in fields such as ministry, law, business, government, public relations, and journalism, as well as advanced academic study in English.

Health and Human Performance

Health and Human Performance is a broad and diverse field of study. Majors will select a concentration to prepare them for their desired track within the field: Clinical Strength and Conditioning, Exercise and Recreation, or Health and Physical Education Licensure.

Health Science

The mission of the Health Science major is to develop pre-professional students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully pursue graduate studies in health-related fields. This interdisciplinary major provides students with the core prerequisite coursework necessary for application to graduate programs and allows them to focus their concentration on health and human movement.

History

The History major trains students to demonstrate knowledge of the past and to think independently and critically about past and present events and their relationship to each other. It prepares students for graduate school and other avenues within the history and government fields as well as for teaching at the secondary education level.

Independent Interdisciplinary (BA)

The Independent Interdisciplinary Major offers the possibility for students whose needs are not met by existing majors to design a truly interdisciplinary major spanning at least two focal disciplines. Proposed majors must be academically rigorous, meet personal and professional goals, and result in the bachelor's degree.

Independent Interdisciplinary (BS)

The Independent Interdisciplinary Major offers the possibility for students whose needs are not met by existing majors to design a truly interdisciplinary major spanning at least two focal disciplines. Proposed majors must be academically rigorous, meet personal and professional goals, and result in the bachelor's degree.

Interdisciplinary Studies (BA)

The Interdisciplinary Studies major combines the strengths of two or more existing majors in order to better prepare students for a specific career path. Students may pursue a Bachelor of Arts by choosing the Liberal Arts or Sport Writing concentration.

Interdisciplinary Studies (BS)

The Interdisciplinary Studies major combines the strengths of two or more existing majors in order to better prepare students for a specific career path. Students may pursue a Bachelor of Science in one of the concentrations, including Applied Science for Healthcare Systems, Biological Mathematics, Business Mathematics, Business Ministry, Criminal Psychology, or Pre-Forensic Science.

Mathematics

A major in Mathematics features applications of mathematics in the physical sciences, providing knowledge and skills required for entry level positions in business, industry, or secondary education. Students may take the Applied Mathematics concentration or the Education Licensure concentration.

Musical Theatre

This major is designed for students seeking a career in Musical Theatre by preparing them to be proficient in vocal performance, acting, and dance.

Music (BA)

The music major offers degrees that meet the current needs in the field of music and music education. The Bachelor of Arts is available in Music Performance (Vocal, Instrumental, or Piano).

Music (BS)

The music major offers degrees that meet the current needs in the field of music and music education. The Bachelor of Science is offered in Music Education, leading to PreK-12 licensure.

Organizational Management

The Organizational Management major is designed to prepare students to be effective leaders and managers. Whether the interest is in businesses or not-for-profit organizations, this major provides a broad background in how organizations function, including organizational theory, economics, human resources management, business law, accounting, and ethics.

Psychology

The Psychology major provides courses that prepare students for productive family and community life, employment in human service-related entry-level positions, and graduate study in psychology. Two concentrations are available: Social Services Psychology and Research and Clinical Psychology.

Sports Management

The Sports Management major prepares students to work in the sport business industry. Students must choose from four concentrations: Club, Fitness, and Recreation; Coaching and Instruction; Collegiate, Professional, or Corporate Sport Administration; or Marketing, Promotions, and Sports Information.

Theatre Arts

The Theatre Arts major provides students with focused study in theatre history, criticism, literature, design, and advanced performance and production including acting, stagecraft, and directing. The major offers four concentrations: Directing, Theatre Studies, Performance, and Design and Technical.

Wildlife Law Enforcement

By combining courses in Criminal Justice and Biology, this major provides students with the educational foundation necessary to begin a career as a Natural Resource Officer or other wildlife law enforcement career.

Writing and Editing

The Writing and Editing major is intended to equip students with the knowledge and skills to write and edit for a variety of audiences and occasions. Students will be prepared for employment in writing and/or editing in a variety of fields and for graduate study. The major offers three concentrations: Creative Writing, Professional Writing, and Self-Directed.