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School of Education

Education

Start shaping the future. Today.

When you study education at Calvin, you don’t have to wait to make an impact on students. You will engage in rigorous inquiry and develop practical teaching skills by stepping outside your classroom and into theirs.

Study education theory. Network with local teachers to see it in practice. Develop lesson plans that engage every kind of learner and apply them in diverse environments. Learn about classroom management and step to the head of the classroom as you lead students to success. And do it all in a faithfully Christian way.

With direction from expert professors, you will learn how to engage the whole student—preparing them to thrive. Calvin’s education program has a reputation for excellence, and our graduates pursue careers in all types of schools.

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Early Childhood Education Grade Bands

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
Major

Education (Pre-K to 12th Grade) Major

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On Campus
Degree Options
Major
Minor

Elementary Education Grade Bands

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
Major

Life and Career Studies

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On Campus
Degree Options
Concentration

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
MA

Master of Education (hybrid)

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Online
Degree Options
MEd

Master of Education (online)

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Online
Degree Options
MEd

Post-BA Secondary Teaching Certification

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Concentration

Secondary Education Grade Bands

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
Major
Minor

Special Education Major, Minor

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On Campus
Degree Options
Major
Minor

Teaching Endorsement Program

Delivery Mode
On Campus
Degree Options
Concentration

Our Scholarships

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Education Faculty

Ken Bergwerff

Ken Bergwerff

Emeritus Professor
526-6371
Brian Bolt

Brian Bolt

Dean for the School of Education
526-7526
Shari Brouwer

Shari Brouwer

Certification and Assessment Coordinator
(616) 526-6208
Jane Genzink

Jane Genzink

Teacher Internship Coordinator, Adjunct Instructor
(616) 526-6204
Photo of Erek Kooyman

Erek Kooyman

Director, Master of Arts in Teaching / Lecturer
Sara Leo

Sara Leo

Assistant Professor Education
David Smith

David I. Smith

Professor | Director, Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning | Coordinator, De Vries Institute for Global Faculty Development
616-526-8609
Kate Strater

Kate Strater

Assistant Professor
616-526-6214
Marj Terpstra

Marj Terpstra

Associate Professor, Education Department Chair
526-6190
John Walcott

John Walcott

Master of Education Program Director
526-6032
Susan Wilkins

Susan Wilkins

Adjunct Instructor
(616) 526-6201