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Astrophysics Certificate

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Calvin's astrophysics certificate provides specialized, hands-on expertise in computational astrophysics and observational techniques. You'll gain mastery in advanced data analysis using equipment at the Calvin Observatory. You'll develop the high-level problem-solving and programming skills that make you highly competitive for both graduate school and careers in fields like data science, software development, and aerospace.

Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology

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We built our program for those who are ready to meet the demands of a challenging, high-impact profession. Courses emphasize clinical experience, ethical leadership, and career readiness—building skills through practice at sites such as our university speech and hearing clinic. You'll benefit from close faculty mentorship, a strong sense of community, and a learning environment that integrates faith with professional growth. 

At Calvin, we know you’re not just launching a career—you’re stepping into a role that transforms lives. Whether helping a child find their voice, supporting stroke survivors in regaining communication, or advocating for accessible care in underserved communities, your work has the power to restore dignity, foster connection, and create lasting social impact. 

Introduction

Find Your Voice—And Help Others Discover Theirs

Step confidently into a career that demands both compassion and clinical excellence. Calvin’s Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology offers rigorous, hands-on training with expertly guided practicum placements and a nearly 100% PRAXIS pass rate.

Aerospace Engineering (BSE)

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  • Graduate in four years with real-world experience: It’s rare to find an accredited Aerospace engineering program at a Christian university, let alone one with internship and study abroad opportunities. At Calvin, you will!
  • Enhance your degree: Employers aren’t just looking for engineers with technical skills—they want engineers with broad skillsets and proven adaptability. Stand out in the job market by adding an optional international or sustainability designation to your degree.
  • Faithful creativity: Your professors are committed Christians who approach engineering as a way to create solutions to real problems. At Calvin, faith and ethics aren’t an optional addition—they’ll infuse everything you design and build.

 

 

Introduction

Reach greater heights with the new Aerospace Engineering Concentration now at Calvin!

From airplanes and rockets to wind turbines and underwater vehicles, you’ll put your ingenuity to work solving problems and pushing the boundaries of what modern technology can accomplish. 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. 

Be prepared to take part 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 just.

 

Program Requirements

The aerospace engineering concentration option within the engineering program focuses on providing depth in all forms of craft based flight and design. Students completing this option may pursue careers in a variety of industries that require aerospace expertise.

Aerospace Engineering Concentration Requirements

(40 semester hours minimum)

 

General Engineering Courses

(26 semester hours)

Cognates

(38 semester hours minimum. Some courses may fulfill Core requirements.)

Take One from the Following

 (may also count as advanced mathematics electives.)

 

Take at Least 8 Hours of Upper-Level Technical Electives

At Least 2 Hours of Advanced Mathematics or Basic Science Electives

Take the Remaining Hours from Advanced Mathematics, Basic Science, Technical, or Engineering Electives

Total Semester Hours: at least 130

(includes at least 26 hours of nonoverlapping Core requirements)

Sports Communication

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Undergraduate
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At Calvin, you'll find:

  • Hands-on courses that explore every aspect of sports communications. Your classes cover public relations, crisis communication, broadcast journalism, and media production.
  • Internships and other practical opportunities. You'll get experience in the field before you graduate.
  • A deeply Christian perspective. Build the confidence and skills to speak truth into difficult ethical questions in the sports world. 
Introduction

Be a voice that brings sports teams, fans, and communities together.

A sports communication major from Calvin University equips you to thrive in one of today's fastest-growing media careers. Build connections and solve problems to support athletes and the communities that love them.

Make creative decisions about your team's brand. Write and speak with integrity about the sports you love. Graduate ready to lead the conversation in any sports environment.

Collegiate Scholars

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  • Participate in upper-level interdisciplinary Honors Colloquium courses with other academically talented students to augment your major coursework
  • Receive Collegiate Scholars advising (in addition to major advising) to maximize your academic opportunities
  • Apply for student research stipends and research-related travel funds through the Calvin Student Research Fellows program
  • Receive advice and support during the preparation of competitive national scholarship applications (e.g. Fulbright, Goldwater)
  • Graduate “with distinction” at Commencement upon successful completion of the Collegiate Scholars Program requirements (listed below). Your official transcript will indicate this achievement
Introduction

Collegiate Scholars are motivated to excel academically and serve and lead in the larger community.

Are you a motivated student that is looking for opportunities to grow as a scholar and engaged citizen? Does the thought of learning off-campus, conducting research with a faculty-mentor in your discipline, developing your capacity as a leader and engaged community member, and examining challenging topics with students from other disciplines excite you? Welcome to Collegiate Scholars.

As a Collegiate Scholar you will complete four advanced academic or co-curricular activities. These activities could include participation in a musical ensemble or the Calvin Theatre Company, earning a second major, or studying abroad for a semester. Collegiate Scholars take upper-level Honors colloquia courses, designed to offer interdisciplinary engagement with big questions. The Collegiate Scholars track aims to inspire academic excellence while anchoring those achievements within the larger collegiate community.

Art Education (Pre-K to 12th Grade) Major

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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