Archives: Major/Minors

If you have a passion for computers and deep interests in other areas, then Trinity’s B.A. in computer science will get you ready for your career. The program combines a major in computer science with a minor in the field of your choice. This program of study introduces you to key areas of computing such as programming languages, data structures, operating systems, networks, and more. You will also learn important computer science concepts that further empower you to use and design computer technologies and understand them more deeply. At the same time, you will acquire new insight and expertise that enable you to discover creative uses of computer programs for solving problems and helping others.

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

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.

When you earn a B.S. in marketing from Trinity, you will be prepared to practice creativity in business and strategic decision-making in product and services marketing. Your coursework will encompass marketing management, product management, services marketing, and on-line marketing/social media.

To help discern their gifts and calling in the marketplace, many of our students enhance their project-based coursework with internships in downtown Chicago, including through our Chicago Semester.

After the experiences gained through Chicago Semester, students are even more equipped to lead integrated personal, professional, and public lives. Our Marketing B.S. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Human resources work requires a unique set of skills, and a B.S. from Trinity will prepare you for this key role. When you major 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.

When you bring a Christian perspective to a career in finance, you can make a difference in the world. With a B.S. in finance from Trinity, you will experience and understand how organizations create and manage their resources. You will also better understand the fields of banking and finance beyond dollars and cents. Your coursework will include asset allocation, global finance, real estate, securities, and tax.

With internship opportunities that only a global city like Chicago can provide, you will develop the knowledge, skills, and values to contribute to the financial success of organizations of all sizes.

Our Finance B.S. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

If you dream of starting or managing an innovative organization, Trinity’s bachelor of science degree in entrepreneurial management can start you on the road to your dream career. Along with our Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Empowerment, entrepreneurial management majors engage in experiential learning opportunities in creativity and innovation, change management, the startup process, leadership, and negotiations.

Our Entrepreneurial Management B.S. is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). With Chicago in our backyard, you will have a wealth of internship opportunities nearby.

If you have a passion for exploring innovative organization, Trinity’s minor in entrepreneurship will provide invaluable insights as you launch your career. Along with our Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Empowerment, entrepreneurial management majors engage in experiential learning opportunities in creativity and innovation, change management, the startup process.

A minor in entrepreneurship can augment a degree in accountancy, finance, marketing and other degrees. You will explore principles of accounting, as well as theories of marketing and 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.