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Graduate Studies in Education
Calvin prides itself in producing compassionate, transformative teachers with a uniquely Christian worldview. Graduate work in teacher education serves to deepen a teacher's educational philosophy.
Overview
Calvin's Graduate Studies in Education (MEd) programs provide postgraduates with the opportunity to integrate a Christian perspective on life and teaching with the knowledge and skills to be transformative educators. Class times are designed to fit an educator's work schedule, and a handful of classes are also available online. Choose between the following program options:
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
- M.Ed. in Learning Disabilities (with or without endorsement)
- M.Ed. in Literacy (with Reading Specialist Endorsement)
Careers in Graduate Studies in Education
- Teacher
- Administrator
- Professor
- Educational Researcher
- School Superintendent
- Curriculum Supervisor
- ESL Instructor
See job placement rates for Calvin grads.
Student involvement
Earn your MPTC (Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate) as you gain teaching experience in a local school; substitute teach or volunteer during the day and take classes during the evening.
Course Requirements 2012-13
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Graduate Studies in Education
Calvin College offers Master of Education (MEd) programs in curriculum and instruction, educational leadership, literacy and learning disabilities. In addition, post-baccalaureate, non-degree programs are available for obtaining the Michigan Professional Teaching Certificate (18 hours of coursework beyond initial certification) and state endorsements for specialized areas of education.
The Master of Education (MEd) programs serve elementary and secondary teachers and administrators who want advanced professional training and who need to satisfy the requirements for continuing certification or additional endorsements.
Calvin's MEd is designed especially for teachers who are already certified and experienced in classroom teaching or administration and who wish to attend a Christian college where academic excellence is pursued in the light of Christian commitment. The MEd provides college graduates with an opportunity to integrate an authentic Christian perspective with a broader or deeper range of knowledge and insight into the professional role of the teacher or administrator.
Graduate Course Catalog
Information about MEd programs can be found in the graduate studies in education program catalog or on the graduate studies in education website.
Students who wish to learn more about specific specialty areas in the MEd program should meet with one of the following advisors: J. Simonson, curriculum and instruction, A. Boerema, educational leadership, J. Rooks, literacy, or D. Buursma, learning disabilities.
Scholarships
Dollar amounts reflect awards given for the 2012-13 academic year.
- AJV Medical Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,000
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.0+
- financial need required; strong Christian character, desire to model Christ in their work as a nurse and medical professional; interest in mentoring relationship with the donor
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Stephen P. Beals Family Scholarship
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- amount of award: $1,500
- junior or senior pursuing a pre-medicine program
- GPA 3.0+
- financial need required
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Dr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Bratt Medical and Missions Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,500
- junior or senior
- GPA of 3.00+
- financial need considered; interest in service to the poor and needy
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Thomas F. Caldon, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,050
- first-year
- HS GPA 3.3+
- financial need required
- automatic consideration
- Calvin College/U of M Medical School Partnership Scholarship
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- award amount: 100% of tuition
- first-year
- HS GPA of 3.9+ and ACT of 31+ or SAT of 1340+
- US citizen or lawful permanent resident; demonstrate a passion to serve God's world through the field of medicine; preference given to underrepresented North American students
- complete the Medical School Partnership application
- Bruce and Joanne Deckinga/Compassion International Scholarship
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- award amount: $3,100
- sophomore, junior, or senior pursuing elementary education or a pre-med program
- GPA 3.0+
- financial need required; preference to students who worked on a garbage truck or play the organ
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Kathryn De Weerd Memorial Scholarship
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- award amount: $1,900
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.0+
- financial need considered; planning to pursue a career in chiropractic or osteopathic medicine or physical therapy
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Dr. Paul and Mrs. Doris Dirkse Health Care Scholarship
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- award amount: $1,900
- junior or senior
- good academic record
- financial need considered; Christian character; motivation; potential for service
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Arnold and Mary Dood Medical Services Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,500
- sophomore, junior, or senior
- GPA 3.30+
- financial need considered; serving spirit
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Art and Marilyn Dykstra Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,200
- GPA 2.5+
- financial need is not required; pursuing the M.Ed. Education Leadership program; professing Christian educator; preference to students employed in a CSI school
- apply through the graduate department
- God Has No Border Medical Scholarship
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- award amount: $1,500
- first-year
- HS GPA 3.0+
- financial need required; interest in service; preference to applicants from underserved area (national or missionary kid)
- prospective students submit a letter to the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid describing your qualifications by February 1
- Carl and Sandra Gronsman Family Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,100
- junior or senior
- GPA 2.75+
- financial need required
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- William and Winifred Haeck Medical Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,400
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.3+
- financial need required
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- James and Beatrice Harkema Family Scholarship
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- award amount: $1,750
- junior or senior
- GPA of 3.0+
- financial need required; pursuing biomedical science
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Dewey and Marilyn Heetderks Family Medical Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,000
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.3+
- financial need considered; consideration given to Christian commitment and interest in medical missions
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Dr. Roger A. and Bradley J. Hoekstra Memorial Scholarship
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- award amount: $1,600
- junior or senior
- GPA 2.5+
- financial need considered; Christian character; motivation; potential for service
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Ann, Myrtle, Eunice, Faith and Marie Huizenga Scholarship for Women
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- award amount: $1,900
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.2+
- financial need required; interested in missions
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Dr. and Mrs. Lee S. Huizenga Memorial Scholarship
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- award amount: $1,800
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.2+
- financial need required; interest in missions or service work
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Mary Louise Huizenga Scholarship
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- award amount: $1,700
- financial need required; pursuing the M.Ed. Learning Disabilities program; preference to persons desiring to be employed in a special education program or to those needing additional training; preference to students employed in a Christian Learning Center network
- apply through the graduate department
- Corrine E. Kass Graduate Studies Scholarship
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- award amount: varies
- GPA 3.3+
- financial need required; preference to those demonstrating leadership potential and to those who plan to continue their education beyong the master's degree level
- apply through the graduate department
- Keuning Scholarship
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- amount of award: N/A
- junior or senior
- GPA 2.5+
- financial need considered; receiving services from office of services to students with disabilities
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- William J. and Glenda Masselink Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,500
- junior or senior
- GPA of 3.0+
- financial need required; pursuing pre-dentistry, pre-medicine or physics
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Dr. and Mrs. Bernard Meeuwsen Medical Scholarship
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- award amount: $3,200
- sophomore, junior, or senior
- GPA 3.3+
- financial need required
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Mike and Bette Oostendorp Family Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,600
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.0+
- financial need required; participation in volunteer activities
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Pool Family Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,500
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.5+
- financial need required; strong Christian character
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Paul and Thelma Schutt Family Medical Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,500
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.0+
- financial need required; Christian character and caring personality
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Drs. Richard James and Susan Beving Strikwerda Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,000
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.5+
- financial need not required; preference to graduates of Holland Christian HS, David Glasgow Farragut HS, or Montgomery County Public HS
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Peter V. Tigchelaar Pre-Medical/Dental Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,350
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.5+
- financial need required; involvement in community or extracurricular college activities
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Fred and Carol Van Den Bosch Scholarship
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- award amount: $6,000+
- must be taking classes in the M.Ed. Learning Disabilities program
- financial need required; must be professional Christian teachers, have teaching experience
- apply through the graduate department
- Arnold and Janice VanderBok Family Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,700
- first-year
- financial need required; speak Spanish fluently; preference to Hispanic students
- prospective students submit a letter to the Financial Aid Office (finaid@calvin.edu) describing your qualifications by February 1; returning students apply through the Calvin Portal
- Joseph and Ralph Gelmer Vander Laan Memorial Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,200
- junior or senior
- GPA 2.5+
- good academic record
- financial need required; interest in medical missions
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Dr. Corwin G. and Ina June VanderVeer Family Medical Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,300
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.3+
- financial need not required; christian character and caring personality
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Dr. Glenn VanDommelen Family Medical Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,500
- senior
- GPA 2.5+
- financial need required
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Victor VerMeulen Medical Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,000
- junior or senior
- GPA 3.0+
- financial need considered
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Dr. Morris Wilderom Scholarship
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- award amount: $2,900
- junior or senior
- GPA 2.5+
- financial need required; motivation, Christian character, ability to contribute to the profession
- apply through the Calvin Portal
- Steven M. Zifferblatt Memorial Scholarship
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- award amount: $4,700
- senior
- GPA of 3.0+
- financial need not required; pursuing a career in a health care profession
- apply through the Calvin Portal
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