Specific objectives, expectations and requirements are stated in the Teacher Education Handbook. Because the requirements for certification are constantly being reviewed and revised by the state of Kansas, students in the education department must frequently consult the education faculty and the current Teacher Education Handbook to make sure they will be eligible for certification upon graduation. Neither the Sterling College catalog nor the Teacher Education Handbook are contracts. In addition to its accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, Sterling is fully accredited by the Kansas State Board of Education. In Education Most people who enter teacher education plan a professional career in public or private elementary and secondary schools.
Sterling prepares candidates for that market.
Sterling programs also provide thorough preparation for those planning to enter graduate school for advanced study. Graduates may find employment in organizations such as publishing companies, federal, state or local governmental agencies, Christian agencies, management, sales or training divisions of private corporations, or military service. The education program at Sterling College is also valuable preparation for parenthood. The Education Department maintains a Placement Office on the second floor of Thompson Hall in the Career Services Office to help graduates obtain jobs. In addition to sending out vacancy notices, the Director of Placement assists students in completing credentials, preparing resumes, writing cover letters, and filling out application forms.