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.

Prepare for a career in the growing field of actuarial science with this major. You could take actuarial exams before graduating, get an internship at an actuarial company, and more.

Learn to think creatively, communicate effectively, and solve problems in a program tailored to your career goals. You’ll find opportunities in applied, pure, or computational mathematics as well as education, statistics, and actuarial studies.

As a mathematics major, you’ll have the opportunity to do collaborative research alongside your professors. Participate in problem solving activities and competitions, learn from peers and visiting mathematicians in weekly Colloquium gatherings, or even spend a semester studying mathematics in Hungary.

You’ll learn in a thriving community that values close student-faculty ties—and you’ll learn from professors who bring both doctoral-level expertise and thoughtful Christian perspectives to every class.

As a digital communication major, you've signed up for one of the most unique programs on campus. You'll learn from some of Calvin's most sought-after departments—and you'll bring all your learning together to create something new.

You'll take computer courses that go way beyond the surface; be challenged and inspired to launch the mobile app you coded or design a website that you’re proud of.

You'll also learn from experienced art faculty who are as comfortable with Adobe Illustrator as they are with a paintbrush. You'll discover how timeless approaches to art can find new life in the digital world.

And you'll take courses that break storytelling down to its most basic parts. You'll learn every nuance of how people and organizations interact in an always-online world.

You'll take those three powerful ingredients and mix them into something that's unique to you. Whether your passion lies with graphic design, data analysis, social media, or something else, you'll chart a course to your goals with the help of expert Christian professors.

Glance at the headlines today, and it quickly becomes clear that businesses, non-profits, and governments all desperately need people who can wisely collect, interpret, and apply data. In Calvin's data science program, you'll learn to analyze and understand data—and put it to effective use in a business, scientific, or social setting.

Calvin is one of the first Christian institutions to offer a data science program. Here, you’ll take foundational classes in computer science, statistics, and mathematics. Then you’ll pair your analysis and critical-thinking skills with a subject area that fits your career goals—like biology, geography, business, economics, or political science.

You’ll tie it all together with a capstone project that you can proudly present to employers, who are eager to hire data scientists like you.

You've just planned, designed, and built a new app... and it works. You break into a relieved smile—there’s nothing more satisfying than this: identifying a problem, creating a solution, and seeing the results.

Perhaps your program uses mathematical algorithms to process data faster. Maybe it improves business management or tracks the wellness of a patient in physical therapy. Whatever you create, we’ll equip you with the skills to solve complex problems and design software solutions. And you’ll apply your in-depth understanding of computation to another field of your choice.

Welcome to Calvin’s “computer science plus” major. You’ll earn a full BS degree in computer science, with supplementary courses in an applied field. Whether your interest lies in business, psychology, or language, there’s no limit to where computer science can take you.

You don’t have to be a professional athlete to jump into the sports field.

Study the business of sports at Calvin, one of the few Christian institutions to offer a major in this field. You’ll learn the business foundations and leadership skills to manage sport finances, events, media, facilities, and players. The next time you step onto the field or watch from the stadium, you’ll have a vastly different perspective on the game.

So dig your shoes in the dirt and get ready to score in the real world. Imagine yourself interning with an affiliate of the Tigers, Red Wings, or Pistons. Managing game day in our 362,000-square-foot athletics complex. Helping organize a nationally famous 25K run. You’ll be immersed in the sports industry well before you graduate.

The professional health care sector is expected to grow faster than average for medical and rehabilitation occupations. Many careers in healthcare require a graduate degree, and Calvin University’s Pre-Professional program will provide the critical foundation for your career.

At Calvin you will become a movement expert, well-prepared to continue your graduate education and ultimately to improve patient quality of life.