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EDUCATION/SPECIAL EDUCATION
Trinity offers teacher education programs leading to the following teaching certificates
in the state of Illinois:
- Elementary (K-9 certification)
- Secondary (6-12 certification) in the following major subject areas: biology,
business
education, chemistry, English, history, and mathematics
- Special programs (K-12 certification) in art, music, physical education, and Spanish
- Special education (K-12 certification) Learning Behavior Specialist I
All education department programs meet Trinity’s general education requirements of an
oral communication course, field education, and capstone requirement. Students meet
the oral communication requirement of general education by taking Communication
Arts 101; the field education requirement of the College is met through the student
teaching internship; and the capstone requirement is met through Education 454.
Students who are successful in the teacher education program have taken 3 years of
science and math, including Algebra II, in high school.
Field Experience: The field experience is a valuable time of learning as students
prepare to enter the teaching profession. The state of Illinois requires that students
complete a number of preclinical experiences prior to student-teaching. Students in all
of Trinity’s teacher education programs should plan on at least 200 hours prior to
student-teaching. These experiences will be in a variety of settings and grade levels.
Several education and special education courses require concurrent enrollment in field
experience.
Electronic Portfolios: All education majors and minors are required to complete an
electronic portfolio. A one-time fee of $100 to cover the costs of the portfolio will be
assessed in conjunction with Computer Science 109. This fee is non-refundable.
Students who receive transfer credit for Computer Science 109 also will be assessed a
fee of $100.
Highly Qualified: The federal No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) requires
teachers with primary responsibility for instructing students in the core academic subject
areas to be “highly qualified.” Highly Qualified requirements affect everyone seeking
teaching certification. Specific information can be found on the Education Unit Home
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