Stumble into the Calvin Science Building, and you’ll discover two kinds of brains—those actively at work and those under a microscope.

At Calvin, we’re hands-on. Examine the brain inside and out to understand the human experience. Join research projects that explore emotion, humor, neurotransmitters, and much more. Pursue your career options by interning on Grand Rapids’ Medical Mile.

Calvin's neuroscience program is about investigating the brain from all angles. You’ll focus on the biological mechanics of the human mind. But you can also take courses in psychology, philosophy, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and computer science to expand your expertise. You’ll pursue the answer to the question, How does our understanding of the physical brain give us insight into God’s creativity and purpose for us?

It’s no secret: we are passionate about business and people. As Christians, we’re dedicated to excellence in human resource management—and to the biblical concepts of truth and grace.

We’re also passionate about your future. That means we give you hands-on projects with real-world clients. And we can set you up with internships and jobs using our vast network of connections.

When you graduate from Calvin University, you’ll be confident in your purpose and your skills.

When Calvin exercise science majors talk about their classes, here’s what they say: It’s all about practical experience.

Here, your learning is active. You’ll prescribe exercise and fitness regimens for clients as well as integrate healthy routines into your own daily life. You’ll train in top-notch facilities and work with cutting-edge technology like the “bod pod.” After you’ve studied, trained, and sweat, you’ll graduate with a deep understanding of human health and motion.

By promoting physical activity—one of the most fundamental medicines there is—you’ll restore people to more balanced, healthy lives.

People today are overloaded with messages. It’s harder than ever to navigate the complex world of hospitals and healthcare. Gifted communicators can help people make wise, informed decisions about their health.

That’s where you come in.

At Calvin, you will be equipped and empowered to lead in this growing field. Calvin is known for its interdisciplinary approach to learning—and you'll take full advantage of that. You’ll study everything from human anatomy to biostatistics to communication theory. You’ll master interpreting medical charts and developing social media plans. You’ll get hands-on experience with interesting projects, labs, and internships.

When you graduate, you’ll be ready to translate the collective insight of the medical community into practical guidance for people.

The end. As the credits roll, you blink back into reality and stretch out of your seat. For two hours, you’ve walked in someone else’s shoes.

To create that immersive experience requires visionaries whose technical skill matches their storytelling drive. It requires you.

At Calvin, you’ll have the opportunity to do real filmmaking, gaining practical experience in directing, acting, editing, and more. In media production classes, you'll learn how to guide an idea to its full expression. You'll learn what separates a merely good screenplay from a world-changing one and how to manage cameras and audio tools to best tell a story. When you graduate, you’ll have all the skills and experience you need to make your mark.

Studying literature at Calvin University will be the foundation to a job you’ll love. Our graduates go on to fulfilling careers in publishing, library science, freelance writing, law, journalism, and more. That’s because our literature program pairs transformative classes with outstanding experiences.

In class, you’ll learn from faculty who are published authors and gifted teachers. You’ll read books that capture your imagination, force you to laugh, make you think, and sober your heart. You'll listen to diverse voices from the past and present and consider the ways that words can shape a better future. You'll think deeply about big ideas, like faith and justice.

Outside the classroom, you’ll have connections to intriguing possibilities. You’ll be mentored by Christian faculty who will chart your academic experience. We're neighbors with major publishing companies where you can land a career-shaping internship. And at our renowned Festival of Faith & Writing, you'll make connections with people whose words are changing the world.

You can learn the basic mechanics of language anywhere. Here at Calvin, you’ll explore every nook and cranny of human communication. In classes that are intentional about faith and learning, you will discover how language defines us, inspires us, and restores us. These insights can lead to careers in everything from politics to international business to speech pathology.

As a linguistics major, you’ll learn from internationally recognized scholars. Together, you can identify your career goals and discover classes, internships, and opportunities that will prepare you. You might edit Calvin’s student-led creative journal, study abroad in Britain or Ghana, or engage with leading thinkers at our renowned Festival of Faith & Writing.

Let’s be clear: you can study writing and get a job when you graduate. Calvin grads do it all the time. How will Calvin help you do it, too? By assessing your passions, giving you the best possible training, and lining you up with an internship that will give you a solid foothold in the field.

At Calvin, you can construct a writing major around your goals and get connected to career-building experiences. You can pursue any kind of writing you’re passionate about, from science fiction to international journalism. Our faculty have the experience, drive, and reputation to get you connected to where you need to go. And working in fields from political speech writing to graphic novels, Calvin grads are living proof of the success of this program.

It makes sense: Effective leaders are effective communicators. Their speeches keep us on the edge of our seats. They tell stories that capture our imagination. When they share their ideas, we understand, and we’re inspired. Their goals become our goals.

With a strategic communication major from Calvin, you'll become that kind of leader.

In your classes here, you examine every facet of human communication. Consider the ethics of argumentation. See how methods of persuasion have been wielded for both good and ill. Craft a great speech, from a catchy opener to a satisfying close. Study fields as diverse as film production, public relations, leadership, and photography.

When you graduate, you'll have the knowledge and practice you need—and the perspective of learning in a Christian context. That means you'll be confident in your ability to be a compelling leader, no matter what field you choose to go into.