Overview
The minor in education is designed for students preparing to enter the field of education through teaching, policy, or postgraduate studies.
Fast Facts
Pathway to Teaching Profession
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Fully Accredited
Accredited by the Texas Education Agency
Experiential Learning
Provides experiential learning opportunities for students who may be thinking of teaching abroad or pursuing service opportunities such as the Peace Corps or City Year.
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Students completing the minor fulfill the prerequisites for entry into Trinity’s Master of Arts in Teaching program, where they will spend a fifth year earning their teaching certification.
What You'll Study
Explore the science of teaching
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Program Curriculum
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Refer to the Course of Study Bulletin for full program requirements.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
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Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
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Pathways Curriculum
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Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
Understanding Learners with Exceptionalities in School and Society
Identify the causes, characteristics, strategies, trends, and issues in teaching students with exceptionalities.
Teaching in the Bilingual Classroom
Learn to help second language learners thrive in a bilingual environment or through English as a second language (ESL) programs. Includes field experience in working with bilingual and ESL populations.
Teaching Science in Elementary School
Master the principles of curriculum design and instruction for teaching science to elementary school students.
Seminar in Urban Education Policy and Practice
Focus on critical issues involved in urban education in America. The course will introduce students to a broad framework for considering educational equity and accountability that includes schools, teachers, students, parents and community, government, and the broader society.
Modeling, Applications and Interdisciplinary Courses
The following are only some of the options: learn in Mathematical Statistics how to deal with data, both big and small; in Financial Mathematics how to manage risk and how to price options; in our two Mathematics for the Life Sciences courses how to model genetic drift and population dynamics; and in our STAT Seminar how to predict the winner of the next Super Bowl!
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Sociology (B.A.)
Sociology (Minor)
Anthropology (B.A.)
Anthropology (Minor)
Global Latinx Studies (B.A.)
Political Science (Minor)
Political Science (B.A.)
English (B.A.)
English (Minor)
Spanish (Minor)
Spanish (B.A.)
Chemistry (B.A.)
Chemistry (B.S.)
Chemistry (Minor)
Biology (B.S.)
Biology (Minor)
Environmental Studies (Minor)
MAS: Mexico, the Americas, and Spain (Special Interest)
Sociology (B.A.)
Sociology (Minor)
Faculty
Experienced, innovative faculty bring a personal touch
Education department faculty bring experience, cutting-edge research, and tried-and-true practices to their classrooms. Students enjoy close ties to their professors due to small class sizes and accessible office hours.
Student Opportunities
Raising Texas Teachers
The Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers is a $10,000 scholarship and professional development support, to...
Saturday Morning Experience
Saturday Morning Experience is an enrichment program for creative young people in grades one to eight, that meets from...
Faculty connect Trinity students to a network of professional development schools and community-based learning opportunities.
TEACH
TEACH provides leadership and professional development opportunities for undergraduate students at Trinity interested in education and their...
Trinity encourages students to study abroad to enrich their knowledge of the education system and cultural competency.
When You Graduate
Continue your path at Trinity
Graduates continue on to Trinity’s premiere MAT Program with strong qualifications to pursue a future in education, possessing an experiential, innovative skill set that prepares them for leadership roles.
Careers
Students graduate with the knowledge, skills and experience to be constructive advocates for education across multiple career opportunities.
Common Career Areas:
- Classroom Teaching
- Teaching ESL
- Teaching English Abroad
- Instructional Design
- Learning and Development
Locations where Trinity graduates teach:
- Greater San Antonio Area
- Houston
- Dallas
- South America
- Europe
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