Trinity University Logo

Trinity University

About

Trinity is a private liberal arts university located in the heart of San Antonio, with over 150 years of experience providing quality education and shaping important leaders. Two of Trinity’s main goals are clear in its teacher preparation program: developing leaders with strong character and making a positive difference in the San Antonio community.
A key idea in Trinity’s teacher preparation program is that good teachers are always learning—about children, how they learn and how to teach well. Teaching is called “the learning profession” because teachers keep growing by asking questions throughout their careers. Instead of just giving information for students to memorize, teachers listen to understand their students’ thinking. Students also ask questions and explain their ideas as they solve real problems.

  • College or University
  • San Antonio

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application

Program Highlights

  • Graduates have a 100 percent pass rate on the PPR exam (how to teach and manage a classroom) and Content Certification exams (knowing your subject).
  • Graduates get hired 100 percent of the time after graduation.
  • Trinity is proud to partner with Raising Texas Teachers.
Trinity University Logo

Master’s & certification

Master of Arts in Teaching

Start Checklist

  • 12 months

    Program Duration

  • Online

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    No

Relevant Links

Program

Program Info

Trinity’s Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is a 32-hour graduate program known nationwide for its hands-on and innovative approach to preparing teachers. It combines graduate classes with a full-year internship that leads to your initial Texas teaching certificate. 

The MAT program lasts three semesters and is organized into two groups, or cohorts: one for secondary (middle and high school) and one for elementary education. It starts in the summer and continues through the fall and spring. The year-long internship gives you plenty of real classroom experience, building on what you learned in undergrad classes, internships, research and service projects. The graduate courses are designed to help you prepare for and understand your time in the classroom.

This program prepares you to teach for deeper learning by:

  • Personalizing learning to fit students’ needs and development
  • Connecting lessons to real-life situations
  • Helping students apply skills in new ways
  • Creating supportive classroom communities
  • Building fair and welcoming learning environments

Get Deadline Reminders

Application Fee & Annual Tuition

  • $15,000

    In State Tuition

  • $15,000

    Out of State Tuition

  • $50

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Trinity University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Trinity University to see if you can, too!

Amount
Description

Up to $10,000

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

The Charles Butt Scholarship is available for eligible students. This award provides up to $10,000 to support your teacher preparation.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Biology (grades 7-12)
Chemistry (grades 7-12)
Computer Science 8-12
Elementary Education
English Language Arts (grades 7-12)
French Pre-K-12
German Pre-K-12
History 7-12
Journalism 7-12
Latin Pre-K-12
Mandarin Pre-K-12
Mathematics (grades 5-12)
Mathematics / Science 7-12
Music Pre-K-12
Physics (grades 6-12)
Physics (grades 6-12) / Mathematics
Science 7-12
Social Studies (grades 7-12)
Spanish Pre-K-12
Speech 7-12

Get Started

Dig deeper. Visit Trinity University's website to learn more and apply.