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.

Gain a Strong Foundation for Your Speech-Language Pathology Career

Calvin’s Certificate in Speech and Hearing Foundations provides the introductory knowledge and academic preparation you need for master’s-level study and a future career in speech pathology and audiology.

Our 100% online curriculum introduces the principles of speech, language, and hearing in a flexible format. You will study topics like anatomy and physiology, phonetics, and child language development. After finishing the program, you will be prepared to pursue advanced study in a program like Calvin’s Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology. 

Applicants desiring to pursue a master's in speech-language pathology should note there are also non-communication sciences and disorders prerequisites required for admission to graduate programs. Please see ASHA's website for more information.

Gain Admission to the Master's Program

Calvin University offers a unique opportunity for students in the Certificate in Speech and Hearing Foundations (CSHF) program. Upon successfully meeting specific program requirements, students are guaranteed a seat in the distance education (DE) mode of the Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology program.

To retain their guaranteed seat status, students must:

• Earn a B+ or higher in all courses in the CSHF on the first attempt 
• Obtain a recommendation letter from an instructor in the CSHF program
• Have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Apply to the DE mode of the master’s program via CSDCAS

Conditional admission will be for the fall semester of the calendar year following the start date of the CSHF. Students who do not meet these criteria are still encouraged to apply to the master's program.

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. 

Business in today’s digitally connected world is increasingly global. A Global Business Certificate from the Calvin University School of Business supplements your business degree and prepares you for a global and culturally diverse career.

Corporations like Apple and JPMorgan Chase are headquartered in the US, yet lead in the global marketplace—and most small and medium sized businesses have customers, suppliers, employees, and partners abroad. You'll need a deep understanding of international trade and cross-cultural business practices to lead in any organization with a global reach, whether it's a non-profit or a Fortune 500 company.

Your Calvin courses already introduce you to these topics—but as you pursue a Global Business Certificate, you'll delve more deeply into them. You'll graduate not only with a business degree, but with the practical skills and cultural insight to succeed in multicultural business environments.