Launch your future with a minor from Trinity

The global community needs those in the criminal justice system who are compassionate professionals that apply justice to those accused of breaking laws. And at Trinity, you will also learn about restoration for those who commit crimes, and even greater restitution for crime victims and society in general.

We honor the biblical and social bases of the law enforcement and justice systems. Our faculty also focus on how the criminal justice system is an integral part of other social institutions. We believe that our graduates should be well educated, resolute, just, and seasoned with Christian love.

And since Trinity is located just 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will be able to apply your knowledge and gain experience in urban communities, courtrooms, and correctional facilities.

Graduates of the criminal justice program are equipped to seek their vocation in local and state police forces; federal law enforcement agencies; peacemaking, community-building, and justice innovation; conventional and alternative punishment systems; reintroducing prisoners into civilian society; and the criminal court system. Our alumni are Chicago Police Department officers, serve in the U.S. military, work in private security, and are employed by federal agencies.

Then a minor from Trinity may be right for you

If you have a passion for math and computers, then Trinity’s minor in computer science will get you ready for your career. The program’s coursework involves elements of programming, data structures and algorithms, analytic geometry and calculus, and probability and statistics.

With this degree, you will be prepared for a career in research or industry, or to continue your studies in graduate school.

Make a difference with a minor from Trinity

Human resources requires a unique set of skills, and a minor from Trinity will prepare you for this key role. When you minor in Human Resource Management at Trinity, you will be prepared to effectively manage human resources activities from a strategic approach. You will gain a holistic view of organizational functions through your business coursework. And you will also learn to pay special attention to human relationships within organizations and how to manage them within an ethical framework.

At Trinity, you don’t just learn from textbooks. Since we’re located less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will have many opportunities for internships and other hands on learning experiences.

The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) has acknowledged that Trinity’s HR Management degree now aligns with SHRM’s HR Curriculum Guidebook and Templates.

We'll prepare you for your career with a minor

A minor in business from Trinity allows you to hone your skills in business while majoring in another area. The minor will encompass principles of management and marketing, as well macroeconomics.  A minor in business from Trinity allows you to hone your skills in business while majoring in another area. The minor will encompass principles of management and marketing, as well macroeconomics.

Trinity’s business degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the quality standard for business education.

Earn your B.A. from Trinity

At Trinity, we see language as a God-given gift to humankind. The English program prepares you to be critical readers and careful writers who respond to the culture around you. The unique education and employment opportunities of nearby Chicago create a distinct advantage for Trinity Christian College English majors.

With Trinity’s 11-to-1 student to faculty ratio, you will work closely with professors and fellow students on your journey. In your junior and senior years, you will take part in small-group tutorials, conduct collaborative research with faculty, present your work to audiences outside the Trinity community, and participate in local internships.

A degree in English can prepare you for an exciting future. You will learn to think clearly, analyze carefully, organize material, and present results in clear and precise language. This discipline prepares you both for meaningful work and for effective citizenship as an agent of change.

And the skills you learn with your English degree from Trinity are in high demand. Our graduates go on to work in publishing, communications, and other fields, as well as continuing their studies in graduate and law school.

Make a difference with a minor from Trinity

If you have a calling to learn more about how to develop a Christian perspective on the nature of humans, relationships, and institutions, than a minor in sociology from Trinity may be for you. Here, you will study how Christ’s redemption underlies the possibility of social and personal restoration. This perspective will give you a clearer understanding of engagement in social situations and in response to social issues.

Let's get you ready with a science minor

Studying the sciences at Trinity Christian College will expand your understanding of creation and the Creator. And a minor in science will augment a range of careers. Your coursework can cover a range of scientific fields, from biology to chemistry to geology to physics. The science minor is recommended for elementary education majors who need exposure to a broad spectrum of science courses.

We'll prepare you for your career with a B.A.

A B.A. in business from Trinity allows you to explore your multiple talents and passions. As you major in business, you also pursue a minor in another discipline, such as art (including graphic design or digital design) computer science, English, mathematics, psychology, or Spanish. Your minor can come from any academic program that Trinity offers.

The business core courses will provide you with an introduction to accounting, economics, finance, global business, information technology, management, marketing, and strategic management.

Trinity’s business degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the quality standard for business education.

If you would like to focus on one particular area of business, please see our Bachelor of Science Degrees in Accountancy, Entrepreneurial Management, Finance, Human Resource Management, and Marketing.

A B.S. from Trinity can get you ready

With a B.S. in speech-language pathology from Trinity, you will be prepared for the next stage of your educational journey. And your education won’t be just theoretical. Our students get the opportunity to do serious research, guided by our caring professors. Our location just 25 miles from downtown Chicago means that you will also have the opportunity do internships and gain field experience in a variety of settings.

This degree program is highly interdisciplinary, and your courses will span biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, psychology, and special education.

Learn to participate in the life of a community with a B.S.W

With a B.S.W. degree from Trinity, you will be prepared to help change lives and communities. Our program emphasizes that community well-being is essential to a common good, that each community has gifts and assets, and that we are called to participate in the life of a community.

With Trinity’s location less than 25 miles from downtown Chicago, you will have the opportunity to fulfil your calling to Christ-like service through many service-learning and field-education experiences. You will interact with a range of people from differing national and ethnic origins, cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds.

Trinity’s social work program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).

  • Do you have empathy for others and genuinely care about people?
  • Are you passionate about social justice issues and promoting social change?
  • Are you committed to working with and able to be open-minded, nonjudgmental, and culturally humble when working with people and communities of diverse backgrounds?
  • Are you able to engage in self-awareness and self-regulation for managing any biases and values when working with diverse clients and constituencies?
  • Are you willing and able to demonstrate a commitment to the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics?
  • Do you have or are you willing to develop the following skills for effective social work practice: leadership skills, communication skills, listening skills, teamwork skills, problem solving & decision-making skills, and networking skills?
  • Do you value and respect the strengths and assets of others and seek to partner with service recipients in social work fields of practice?
  • Are you committed to lifelong learning through continuous professional growth?

*Adapted from Ritter, J. & F. Ofahengaue, H. (2015). 101 careers in social work.  2nd Ed.). Springer Publishing Company, LLC.

*Adapted from Council on Social Work Education. (2015). Educational policy and accreditation standards. Council on Social Work Education

As a professional degree program, social work students are not required to have a minor to graduate from Trinity. For those students who are interested in pursuing a minor below, are suggested options that complement the social work major well:

For students interested in a double major, recommended options include:

*Note: Pursuing a second major is not an option for social work students seeking to complete their degree via the 3-year plan.

Trinity social work students complete a 400-hour field placement during their final semester in the BSW program. Trinity social work students are fortunate to have access to several field agency sites both in the Chicagoland area as well as through the various off-campus program options available through Trinity. Below is a sample of field placement agency sites:

Access Community Health Network
All Our Children’s Advocacy Center
Arab American Family Services
Bethany Christian Services
Bethshan Association
Blue Cap, Inc.
By the Hand
Chicago Coalition for the Homeless
Cook County Correctional
Corazon Community Services
Elim Christian Services
Evangelical Child and Family Services
Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery
Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
New Moms, Inc.

North American Association of Christians in Social Work (NACSW)
Palos Heights Police Department
Palos Heights Rehabilitation Center
Parkview Community Church
Pathlights
Precious Blood Ministry
Restoration Ministries
Sarah’s Inn
Sertoma Centre, Inc.

Off-Campus Programs:
Chicago Semester
Semester in Ecuador
Semester in Uganda