About Us

Mission
The Teacher Education Program at Calvin College seeks to develop responsive and transformative Christian educators who can meet the needs of diverse students in multiple school settings.

Faculty
Teacher Education Program faculty are well-known for their teaching skills, leadership, research, and community involvement.

Accreditation
The Teacher Education Program at Calvin College is accredited by both the State of Michigan and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

History
Calvin College has been preparing teachers for over 100 years.

Facts and Figures

• Teacher candidates choose from over 30 subject area specializations.
  
  
• Calvin's Michigan Test for Teacher Certification pass rate is 97% - one of the highest college pass rates in the state.
  
  
• Over 200 local schools partner with us to provide classroom field experiences. A wide variety of placements are available - Christian, public, charter, rural, suburban, and urban.
  
  
• About 20% of Calvin's 4300 students are in the Teacher Education Program.
  
  
• Calvin certifies 150-200 new teachers each year.
  
  
• Where our recent graduates are teaching:
  • Michigan: 50%
  • Other States: 40%
  • Other Countries: 10%

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