Career Category: Education

The global community needs dedicated chemistry teachers, who bring a Christian perspective to science classrooms. At Trinity, chemistry is seen through the lens of understanding the Creator, his creation, and our care for it. As part of earning your bachelor of art degree in chemistry education, you will immerse yourself in studies of organic chemistry, physical chemistry, quantitative analysis, and biological and earth sciences. You will also receive a minor in secondary education.

Since Trinity is located just 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will study in one of the most dynamic science and healthcare hubs in the United States. And with Trinity’s location, you will have a range of classroom environments to conduct your student teaching in, from urban to suburban to rural.

Chemistry education majors are eligible for the Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in science: chemistry at the secondary (9-12) level.

As a chemistry major, you will study creation through the viewpoint of the Creator. A degree from Trinity expands your understanding of our world and how to care for it.

Through research, independent study, and field work and internships at some of the nation’s most cutting-edge science centers, you will be prepared for a career in industrial chemistry, medicine, teaching, or graduate studies while expanding your understanding of the Creator, His creation, and our care for it.

A degree in chemistry from Trinity will prepare you for further studies at the graduate level, as well as for careers in research, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food industries, among many others.

Internships and Employers

• Argonne National Laboratory
• Global Green Products

If you have a passion for recreation and sports and want to share that with others, a B.S. from Trinity may be for you. This degree is geared towards those who feel called to become recreation directors, managers or administrators in the areas of recreation, park districts, YMCAs, Boys and Girls Clubs, private, and other sport-related organizations.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be a 26 percent increase in coaching and scouting jobs through 2030 and a 16 percent increase in recreation workers through 2030.

The recreation and sport management degree will encompass courses in physical education; business; accounting, communication art; and computer science. This degree will prepare students to be strong, diverse, and Christian leaders in the world of recreation and sport management.

The global community needs business people with a Christian perspective. And Trinity’s business program Connects to Greater by empowering you to discern, develop, and deploy your gifts and calling. When you receive a bachelor of art degree in business education, you will have a wide-ranging foundation of core business principles like accounting, economics, organizational behavior, and marketing, as well as a minor in secondary education.

Since Trinity is located just 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will study in one of the country’s major financial centers, home to Fortune 500 companies and startups alike.

Business education majors are eligible for an Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in business, marketing, and computer education at the secondary (grades 6-12) level.

When you earn a bachelor of art degree in biology education from Trinity, you won’t just study science through the lens of faith—you’ll learn to teach others, too. With this course of study, you will also minor in education.

Since Trinity is located less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will study in one of the most dynamic science and healthcare hubs in the United States. Our students conduct research and study with the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies and with Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area, among other places.

Students who major in biology education are eligible for an Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement in secondary (grades 9-12) science: biology.

Whether you are interested in pursuing a career in a biology-related field or preparing for an advanced training program, a minor in biology offers many opportunities to prepare you for your future.

Since Trinity is located less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will study in one of the most dynamic science and healthcare hubs in the United States. Our students conduct research and study with the Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies and with Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area, among other places.

Music is a gift of God and one of the best ways to praise His name. By majoring in music education at Trinity, you will learn to listen to music with discrimination and sensitivity, carefully analyze music, display technical competence in performance, and interpret music expressively. With a bachelor of art degree from Trinity in music education, you will also earn a minor in K-12 education.

Since Trinity is located just 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will be in the heart of a vibrant music scene that ranges from classical to blues, with everything in between.

Music education majors are eligible for the Illinois Professional Educator License with an endorsement to teach at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels (K-12).

With a minor in urban studies, you will delve into advanced urban sociology and its analysis and application. And your studies will be more than theoretical—since Trinity is less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will have unparalleled opportunities for hands-on learning in the nation’s third-largest city.

By studying history education at Trinity, you will learn to see how God has shaped our world from the Creation to today. A historical view of people, places, and events gives meaning to current developments around the globe.

History education majors double major in middle grades social science education.  With this course of study, you will be eligible for an Illinois Professional Educator License in two endorsement areas: secondary (9-12) social science: history and middle grades (5-8) social science.

With a minor in Black Studies, you will explore the global experience of people of African descent through history, literature, music, politics, psychology, and sociology. A black studies minor will increase your knowledge of black culture and help you better understand the world.

The interdisciplinary nature of the minor will also help you develop the ability to consider the world from multiple perspectives, enhancing your understanding of your major field and better preparing you for a career or graduate studies.

The Black Studies minor is an important part of Trinity’s mission. By increasing your overall knowledge about the diverse peoples of God’s kingdom and their legacy, you will better understand both the brokenness of the world and the possibilities for redemption. Black Studies minor is beneficial to students of any race, ethnicity, or major and may be of particular interest for those considering programs in history, English, social work, or education.