Your Path to Teaching Starts Here
Start your journey toward becoming a certified teacher. Trinity’s Master of Arts in Teaching program prepares aspiring educators with the knowledge, experience, and support needed to lead engaging, inclusive classrooms and make a meaningful difference for students.
Through a personalized learning experience, dedicated faculty mentorship, and real-world classroom practice, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to begin a successful career in education.
Application Dates and Deadlines
- Applications open August 1 each year.
- Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis beginning January 31.
- Once the cohort reaches capacity, qualified applicants may be offered a place on the waitlist.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Period Opens | August 1 |
| Early Action Deadline | November 1 |
| Regular Decision Deadline | January 31 |
| Cohort Selection | Mid-March |
| Program Start Date | July |
Admissions Criteria
Academic Qualifications for all Teaching Programs:
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in the last 60 credit hours of coursework
*Some prerequisite courses are required. See Curriculum and Certification page for more information.
Recommendations
Four professional or academic recommendations are required.
Application Checklist
Required Materials
- Completed Trinity Graduate Application
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Official transcripts from all previously attended colleges and universities
- Current résumé
- Three professional or academic references
- General
- Academic Advisor or Faculty (referral in the discipline of the desired certification)
- Supervisor
- Recommendation to work with children
- Responses to the professional reflection questions included in the application
- Copy of service record
Application Review and Cohort Selection
The program uses a two-step selection process to screen and assess candidates for leadership potential, character excellence, and program fit. The team of evaluators will be comprised of experienced educators and business leaders and will utilize validated simulation experiences that align with the competency framework of the program objectives.
Step 1
Application Review
Applications are reviewed holistically, including academic performance, professional experience, written responses, and recommendations. Selected applicants advance to the interview stage.
Step 2
Interviews
Selected candidates are invited to a group interview with the Program Directors and faculty. Candidates will then be presented to two advisory committees for final cohort selection.
Step 3
Decision
Graduate Admissions will notify applicants who have been admitted. Candidates who are not selected but demonstrate strong leadership potential are encouraged to continue developing their leadership skills and reapply the following year.
Tuition and Costs
The Teaching (M.A.) program uses a flat-rate tuition model of $15,000. This includes all tuition and mandatory fees associated with enrollment.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
- Total Program Length: 12 months
- Total Director Cost (Tuition and Fees): $15,000
- Total Estimated Costs (Exam and Certification Fees): $360
- Total Estimated Cost of Attendance: $15,360
| summer | fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term Length (months) | 2 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Direct Costs: (Tuition and Fees) | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
Financial Support
Trinity is committed to helping future school leaders finance their graduate education. Financial support may include:
- Departmental support
- Alternative loan options through Student Financial Services
- External scholarship opportunities, including education scholarships
Please contact the department to learn about current funding opportunities and application requirements.