Overview

The Certificate of Professional Studies program is designed as a continuing education opportunity for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree. By combining courses in biblical studies and professional studies in a specialized field, students strengthen their personal faith and increase skills for professional ministry leadership. The program can be completed as a full-time student in one year (two semesters), or may be completed on a part-time basis over a number of semesters.

The certificate program in Children, Youth & Family Studies specifically prepares students to lead programs for children, youth and families in churches, camps, parachurch organizations, social service agencies, or other non-profit organizations that serve young people and families. Students devise their own program of study with the assistance of a faculty advisor. Most prerequisites for courses are waived for students in this program, with the permission of the course instructor.

The certificate is not a degree, but certifies that a student has completed academic study beyond a bachelor’s degree. Courses taken in the certificate program are accredited and appear on a student’s transcript as undergraduate credits.

See Trinity catalog pages 56-57 for details.