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School of Health

Make a direct, tangible difference in the world, starting at the Calvin University School of Health.

 

As a Calvin student, you'll gain full access to the School of Health, a new family of undergraduate and graduate programs for anyone who plans to lead in a health-related field.

World-Class Academics

Join a top-ranked suite of programs and learn directly from faculty with vast experience across many health-related fields. Master the fundamentals in a flexible set of core classes, then pursue your unique career goals in advanced courses and high-tech facilities.

Faithful Scholarship

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

Unmatched Opportunities

Take part in real-world research with your professors. Find an internship in Grand Rapids' world-renowned medical community. Study abroad to gain fresh perspectives. Those experiences will propel you into med school, grad school, and your career.

Explore Health Programs

Chart your course to the career you want.

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.

 

BA in Speech Pathology and Audiology

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On Campus
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Major

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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On Campus
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Major

Health and PE Education (Pre-K to 12th Grade) Major

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On Campus
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Major

Health Communication Major

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On Campus
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Major

Kinesiology Major—Exercise Science Emphasis

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On Campus
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Major
Minor

Kinesiology Major—Pre-Professional Emphasis

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On Campus
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Emphasis
Major
Minor

Kinesiology Major—Sport Management Emphasis

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On Campus
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Major
Minor

MA in Speech-Language Pathology (Distance Education)

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Online
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MA

MA in Speech-Language Pathology (Residential)

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On Campus
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MA

Master of Public Health (MPH)

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Online
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MPH

A Reputation for Excellence

84%

acceptance rate to physical therapy schools

100%

speech language pathology PRAXIS exam pass rate

99%

graduates employed or in grad school (2020)

510

average pre-med MCAT score

78%

med school acceptance rate

88%

of students have an internship while at Calvin

Opportunities for Success

Superior Facilities

Take advantage of technology that rivals the big universities, like a nursing simulation lab, EEG machine, and more.

Early Assurance Program

Apply for assured admission to post-graduate programs at MSU College of Human Medicine and Wayne State University, learn more about scholarship opportunities with the University of Michigan, explore tuition assistance through our new partnership with Pine Rest Mental Services, and find other resources about getting into professional school.

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Two calvin students in purple lab coats and blue gloves examine test tubes in a lab.

Internships and Research

Learn by doing with an internship at a local hospital, health center, research organization, or business. Grand Rapids is a fantastic place to gain clinical experience. And you'll enjoy many opportunities for summer research alongside faculty right here on campus.

Some on-campus research opportunities include rare disease research and support, phage research, and the roles of endothelial cells on HIV infection.

Off-Campus Study

Study abroad and explore real-world health issues in places like Nepal, Ecuador, and China.