About Us

Trinity Christian College is an accredited liberal arts college in Palos Heights, Illinois, offering more than 70 programs of study, graduate programs in counseling psychology and special education, and accelerated adult programs in business, education, and psychology. Through a Trinity education, you will master the current practices in your major from our distinguished faculty and develop exceptional skills in analyzing, critiquing, and writing.

The graduate programs provide rigorous academic and professional training for those seeking to thrive and make a difference in the lives of others. The accelerated adult programs are designed for adult learners with previous college credit who want to complete their bachelor’s degrees, gain a competitive edge in their careers, or fulfill their dream of becoming a licensed teacher.

Graduate and adult classes meet at night on Trinity’s campus in Palos Heights and are taught from a Christian perspective. Some classes are hybrid and incorporate online components. Class sizes are typically limited to no more than 20 students, which fosters an interactive classroom environment that helps build a strong, supportive professional network.

Trinity has been ranked 20th among Regional Colleges—Midwest by U.S. News & World Report in “Best Colleges” for 2018, continuing a years-long streak of recognition by the prestigious rankings organization. Additionally, Trinity’s Behavior Intervention Specialist program has been ranked as one of the Top 32 Masters in Education Programs with an Applied Behavior Analysis Emphasis (ABA) by AppliedBehaviorAnalysisEdu.org. It is one of only two programs selected from the state of Illinois in fall 2017.  

Graduate and Adult Programs:
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Education and/or Professional Educator License
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Special Education and Professional Educator License
- Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
- Master of Arts in Special Education: Learning Behavior Specialist I
- Master of Arts in Special Education: Behavior Intervention Specialist with BACB® verified course sequence and practicum

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahlc.org)