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
Faithful Scholarship
Unmatched Opportunities
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
Life and Career Studies
This program ngages college students with intellectual or developmental disability in life and career education. Students have the opportunity to explore various career paths, select courses supportive of career goals, and experience supports designed to enhance life skills.
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).
Post-Bachelor Teacher Certification
This program is designed for students who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution without having obtained a teaching certificate.
Teaching Endorsement Program
Expand your abilities and broaden your horizons. Add additional subjects to your teaching certificate with Calvin's endorsement program.
A Reputation for Excellence
MTTC pass rate
teacher candidates indicated they felt ready to enter the profession
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.
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.
