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?

Behind the complex robots that build our vehicles and the tiny chips inside our smartphones are the best and brightest electrical engineers. They’re building the code and the machines that power so many aspects of our modern lives.

You can become that kind of visionary with a degree from Calvin University.

Here, you’ll learn in cutting-edge facilities equipped with everything you need to research, test, build, and refine your ideas. You’ll do all that alongside experienced Christian faculty who know your name and who want to see you succeed. Plus, you’ll get internship and study-abroad experience while still graduating in four years.

When you leave Calvin, you’ll have what you need to not just get a job, but to become a leader in your field. You’ll have the skills and experience employers are looking for and a Christian drive to serve people around you.

Expand your abilities and broaden your horizons. Add additional subjects to your teaching certificate with Calvin's endorsement program.

This program is designed for students who have graduated with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution without having obtained a teaching certificate.

Eligibility

To be eligible for this program, students must:

• Have a grade point average of 2.75 or above
• Provide two letters of recommendation

Program and Certification Requirements

Students complete the required courses in the education sequence for certification, including a semester-long directed teaching experience. Certification requirements for at least one certifiable major or minor (including successful completion of state certification tests) must also be met. Approved transfer courses in which a grade of C- or higher is earned can be used to meet program requirements. 

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Design the machines that power the modern world.

From elevators to airports, you’ll put your creativity to work solving problems and improving the systems that run our everyday lives. At Calvin, you’ll find everything you need to do that: experienced faculty, high-tech facilities, state-of-the-art tools, hands-on internships, and the chance to study abroad. Plus, you can do it all in just four years.

Be prepared to be a leader in this rapidly expanding global field. And because this is a Calvin engineering degree, you’ll graduate with something equally important: a desire to use your skills to make life more joyful, more just, and more accessible for your neighbors.

Calvin engineers solve problems in the real world. And in an energy-hungry society, one of the ways you’ll make a significant difference is by solving those problems sustainably.

Graduating from Calvin's energy, environment, and sustainability program means you’re committed to a bigger vision of what you can do as an engineer. It means everything you create takes into account the impact it will have on the people and places around you. It means you’ve immersed yourself in courses that analyze the most pressing environmental challenges and opportunities. And it means you embrace Calvin’s unique understanding of engineering as a way to serve, heal, and restore God’s creation.

It also means you’ll be well-suited for the job market. As more and more companies understand the importance of efficiency and sustainability, you are sure to stand out from the crowd.

Build and create in a fast-growing field.

Robotics and automation are transforming countless industries, from manufacturing to artificial intelligence to telecommunications. Whether it's self-driving cars or industrial robots, there's an unprecedented need for engineers who can imagine and build creative, efficient systems that use cutting-edge tech and thinking to solve age-old human needs.

In Calvin's mechatronics program, you'll gain skills and experience to lead in one of the fastest-growing fields in engineering. Your classes will ground you in engineering fundamentals that you can leverage in any career, while giving you practical experience with machine design, electronic controls, and computer programming.

When you integrate this technical expertise with Calvin's unique emphasis on the liberal arts, you'll graduate with everything you need to take a leadership role in a wide range of careers.

Create and shape the chemical reactions that make modern life possible.

As one of the few Christian universities to offer an accredited chemical engineering concentration, Calvin offers something truly distinctive. Here, you'll thrive in small project-based courses. You'll find research opportunities you'd normally find at a much bigger school—with the supportive community you can only find at a smaller one.

You'll learn from expert chemistry and engineering faculty who are also committed Christians. They'll know you by name and champion you in your studies. They'll use their experience to connect you to internships that set you on course for a world-changing career.

You'll graduate with everything you need to succeed and something more: a Christian vision for the better world you're going to create.