This program is offered to students enrolled in the Calvin Prison Initiative. The vocational goals of graduates include leading worship, discipling fellow inmates, mentoring short-term prisoners, reducing violence in prisons, and lowering the recidivism rate. Students prepare for vocations in society, including careers in congregations, parachurch organizations, community development, and social agencies.

This program is offered to students enrolled in the Calvin Prison Initiative. Grounded in a Christian perspective, this interdisciplinary major combines theory and skills to prepare students for serving in their communities with cultural competence, effective communication, and strong ethical conduct. Students examine societal tensions and causes of injustice while learning about human behavior, with a focus on facilitating positive change.

Ready to inspire the next generation of artists? Calvin University's PreK-12 Art Education Major prepares you to teach your passion to students of all ages by offering a rigorous curriculum and extensive, scaffolded field experiences that begin in your freshman year. You’ll learn from experienced faculty who will not only equip you with effective teaching and leadership skills but also challenge you to incorporate faith into your practice—championing every student as an image-bearer of God. Graduate ready to enter the classroom with the confidence to make a lasting, transformative difference in young lives across both public and private school settings.

This program is part of the School of Education's Pre-K to 12th grade education program. For full details on this program, including a course list and other information, visit the main program page.

Education (Pre-K to 12th Grade) Major

Learning in real life. At Calvin, that's how we approach every aspect of a secondary education major.

You will start with a strong foundation in educational theory. Then, in no time, you can enter classrooms of all kinds—large, small, urban, rural, private, public. This real-world experience will prepare you to be a confident, creative educator who engages your students wholeheartedly.

The secondary education program offers two grade-band options: 5th–9th grade and 7th–12th grade.  You can earn either band independently to specialize in middle or high school, or combine them to cover the full range of secondary years.

Students pursuing a secondary education major may choose to specialize in English, Math, Science, or Social Studies. Subject areas can also be combined, giving you flexibility to teach the content areas and age groups that best match your interests.

At Calvin, you will learn from a team of professors with vast expertise and experience in the field of teaching. With their help, you will learn to think creatively, communicate effectively and solve problems independently.

Calvin partners with local schools to provide you numerous field experiences, allowing you to put theories into practice and feel confident as you embark on your journey of inspiring young minds. As a Calvin graduate, you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to transform lives in and out of the classroom.

At Calvin, your physics degree is tailored to your unique career goals. Choose between a bachelor of science (BS) or bachelor of arts (BA) degree. You'll have opportunities to do real-world research alongside your professors, or pursue research at prominent national labs and observatories. You'll be assisted every step of the way by professors with deep knowledge of the field who are invested in your future.

Our graduates have an outstanding placement rate into prestigious graduate programs and follow exceptional career paths. You'll graduate with practical, career-shaping experience, ready to thrive in graduate school and become a leader in your field. 

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