Accreditation
Trinity International University and all of its schools are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Higher Learning Commission
230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: 800.621.7440
Email: [email protected]
https://www.hlcommission.org/
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Trinity International University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (see above).
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School / Trinity International University is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools—the recognized accrediting association of theological schools in the United States and Canada. TEDS is accredited by the Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada, and the following degree programs are approved:
- Master of Divinity
- MA in Mental Health Counseling
- MA in Counseling Ministry
- MA in Ministry
- MA in Urban Ministry
- MA
- MA (Theological Studies)
- ThM
- DMin
- PhD (Intercultural Studies)
- PhD (Educational Studies)
- PhD (Theological Studies)
The following EXTENSION SITES are approved as specified:
Akron, OH • Approved degrees: MA (Theological Studies)
Brookfield, WI • Approved degrees: MA (Theological Studies)
Columbus, OH • Approved degrees: MA (Theological Studies)
Dolton, IL • Approved degrees: MA in Urban Ministry, MA (Theological Studies)
Kendall, FL • Approved degrees: MA (Theological Studies), DMin
Indianapolis, IN • Approved degrees: MA (Theological Studies)
Madison, WI • Approved degrees: MA (Theological Studies)
Wexford, PA • Approved degrees: MA (Theological Studies)
The Commission contact information is:
The Commission on Accrediting of the Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada
10 Summit Park Drive
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
USA
Phone: 412.788.6505
Fax: 412.788.6510
www.ats.edu
Trinity Law School
Trinity Law School/Trinity International University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (see above).
Higher Learning Commission
230 S. LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: 800.621.7440
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/
Trinity Law School is also accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. For further information, contact:
State Bar of California
555 Franklin Street
San Francisco CA 94102
Phone: 415.561.8303
State Authorization
Trinity International University (TIU) must comply with a state’s regulations before any educational activity can occur within that state. Those regulations determine whether TIU may offer you a place in a course or program. The range of educational activities regulated include offering 100% online courses and programs to online and/or campus-based courses that include activities such as internships, externships, co-ops, field experiences, student teaching, and clinical placements (Please note limitations related to certain states below).
TIU participates in the National Council of State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education. Illinois became a SARA state in July 2015. Trinity International University became a SARA institution in October 2015.
In general, TIU may offer online courses in the states where we have a physical campus and in the states marked on the NC-SARA map.
Illinois
Trinity International University is approved to grant degrees by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. https://www.ibhe.org/
Florida
Trinity International University is licensed in the State of Florida by the Florida Department of Education’s Commission For Independent Education http://www.fldoe.org/policy/cie/
California
Trinity is an Approved Institution by the California Department of Education Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education https://www.bppe.ca.gov/
For the following states, please note these limitations:
- Kentucky – Only TEDS distance education online courses, TEDS Certificate in Christian Studies, & TGS M.A. in Bioethics online courses.
- Massachusetts – No Trinity International University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, or Trinity Graduate School courses or programs can be offered in Massachusetts.
- North Carolina – Only TEDS distance education online courses, TEDS Certificate in Christian Studies, & TGS M.A. in Bioethics online courses.
Specialized Accreditations
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
The Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), has granted accreditation to the M.A. in Mental Health Counseling program at Trinity International University.
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
We are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education.
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1413
Phone: (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hlcommission.org/
View Accreditation details
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education*
6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100
Austin, TX 78731-3184
Phone: 512-733-9700
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://caate.net/
*The Trinity International University Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The program has been placed on Probation as of February 1, 2019, by the CAATE, 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101.
