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School of Education

Reveal the invisible through education, starting at Calvin University School of Education.

As a Calvin student, you’ll gain experience and expertise to guide learners on a journey of discover through undergraduate, graduate and continuing studies programs for anyone who aspires to make a difference in the field of education.

 

World-Class Academics

Join a program with a reputation for leading the field in Christian education. Master the fundamentals in a flexible set of core classes, then pursue your unique goals through discipline-specific courses and internships.

Faithful Scholarship

Engage with the latest ideas, practices, and scholarship—and the ethical questions that surround them. Every learning experience at Calvin is shaped by deep Christian faith and a passion for justice and renewal.

Unmatched Opportunities

Gain hands-on learning throughout your program with clinical experiences and full-time internships. Partake in local or global internships and begin making a difference while learning directly from teachers in the field.

Undergraduate Programs

Choose a path on your journey to discovery in education

Undecided? You don’t have to start your major with your whole career path figured out. The design of the Calvin Core lets you change your study path even two or three years into your university experience.

View all courses we offer in the catalog

 

Pre-K to 12th Grade

Work with students of all ages in specialized subject areas: 

  • Art
  • French
  • Health and PE
  • Music
  • Spanish
  • Teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL)

Early Childhood

Guide young learners at the very beginning of their academic journey.

  • Birth to Kindergarten
  • Pre-K to 3rd grade

Elementary Education

Two grade bands can be earned independently to specialize in lower or upper elementary or combined to span the elementary years.

  • Pre-K to 3rd grade
  • 3rd grade to 6th grade

Special Education

Earn the K-12 Cognitive Impairment endorsement on the Michigan teaching certificate. Complete this degree independently or combine with another certifiable major or minor.

Secondary Education

Two grade bands—5th to 9th grade and 7th to 12th grade—can be combined or earned independently.

  • English language arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social studies

Graduate Programs

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

A year-long intensive program for those with a bachelor's degree who want to become teachers.

Master of Education (MEd)

For teachers, principals, and others interested in P-12 education. Choose a fully online program (literacy or inclusion concentrations) or hybrid learning (educational leadership or curriculum and instruction concentrations). 

A Reputation for Excellence

96%

MTTC pass rate

100%

teacher candidates indicated they felt ready to enter the profession

200+

K-12 partners world-wide

Opportunities for Success

Diverse Field Experiences

With local and global partners, interns have to opportunity to student teach in a wide variety of contexts, preparing them for whatever comes next in their career.

Centers and Institutes

Working closely with the Kuyers Institute and the DeVries Institute, our programs are grounded in the most current research and practices.

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Comprehensive Preparation

Your preparation begins in the K-12 classroom with clinical visits starting in your first education class. Throughout the program, you have countless opportunities to apply what you are learning and gain valuable experience.

Customizable Programs

Candidates customize their certification to include grade levels and/or areas of study that match personal strengths and interests.