You’re the kind of person who sees a problem and fixes it. You want to make the world better for your family, your friends, and your community. You may even see it as your calling. Without a degree, though, it’s difficult to make that calling a career. 

Calvin’s Human Services degree is built for adult learners just like you. Not only will the program give you the opportunity to develop the skills you need to serve others well, it’s also designed with busy schedules and competing priorities in mind. 

Through this interdisciplinary major, you will examine societal tensions and the root causes of suffering and injustice. You will also learn about human relationships and behavior dynamics, focusing on communications that facilitate meaningful change. With a degree in Human Services, you’ll be equipped to become a world-changer, fulfilling your dream to impact the people around you for good.

This program, grounded in a Christian perspective, will equip you with the skills you need to serve others compassionately and effectively.

You’re ready to take on more responsibility, to lead others and make an impact for good – at your workplace and in your community. Calvin’s interdisciplinary Applied Leadership degree completion program will equip you to lead those around you with skill and insight, opening the doors to higher level career opportunities. 

By taking classes in business as well social sciences, you’ll understand the why behind how people behave, the how behind organizational success, and the who that you want to be as an emerging leader. Through your coursework – which is both broad and deep – you will be equipped with tools to understand the value of the diverse range of people on your team as well as the societal structures underpinning all organizations.

If you’ve started a degree but not finished it and find yourself ready for the next step in your career, complete the Applied Leadership program to be equipped as an influential change maker.

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.

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.

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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Study Asian Language and Culture Through a Christian Lens

Join one of the only Christian universities in the U.S. that offers a comprehensive Asian Studies Program. 

You'll gain a fuller perspective of Asian culture through progressive language instruction in Chinese and Korean. You'll delve deep into the histories, religious traditions, philosophies, economics, politics, and fine arts of Asia. And you'll have the chance to pursue those studies abroad, through one of many off-campus programs.

Fields like international development, business, education, and missions need people who can engage confidently with the diverse peoples and cultures of Asia. With a major or minor in Asian studies, you'll bring depth and opportunity to any career.

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.