History
- Sterling College was founded in 1887 as Cooper Memorial College by the Synod of Kansas of the United Presbyterian Church of North America. The original name honored a revered former leader of the denomination.
- The original curriculum offered four majors and a preparatory department offering high school courses for those students unable to attend such institutions in their home communities.
Education
- The Interdisciplinary studies major combines the strengths of two or more existing majors in order to better prepare students for a specific career path.
- Be trained to study the Bible in depth, including its original languages, its historical context, and its cohesive story, as a step toward seminary or ministry.
- Prepare to find satisfying career opportunities in laboratory bench work, graduate studies in chemistry or pharmacy, and in various health-related professions. Students may also earn an education licensure for grades 6-12 in conjuncture with our education department.
- Develop critical thinking and reflection skills about the theological, philosophical, and ethical claims of Christianity.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (2)
- Bachelor Business Administration
- Bachelor Organizational Management
Housing services
We want you to be comfortable and relaxed during your weekend stay in the Sterling area, which is why we have scouted and compiled a list of only the best places to stay!
- Cozy In Sterling
- The Lakehouse at Cottonwood Lake
- Main Street Cottage
- Sterling Lake House
Library services
- The Mabee Library is a gateway to global information resources and includes an academic computing lab. Computer workstations provide network access to the online catalog, over 50 bibliographic databases, and the Internet.
- The Crebbs museum, located in the Library, was a 1964 gift of Chester M. Crebbs and his wife in memory of his parents. It houses Indian artifacts and items of local history.
ICT services
- Each residence hall has a computer lab with standard software features, internet access, and e-mail 24 hours a day.
- Kitchenette facilities are available in each residence hall, as are public lounges with cable TV and laundry facilities.
- Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission.
- National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA, Distance Education).
- Kansas Department of Education (KSDE, Kansas Teacher Licensure).
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE, Athletic Training).
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC, Regional Institutional Accreditation).