Special Programs

Certificate of Advanced Study (6th Year for Teachers)

Teachers who already have earned the Bachelor's and Master's degrees may enroll in a program of study leading to a Certificate of Advanced Study (Sixth Year for Teachers). Each individual program is planned in conjunction with the Graduate Adviser in the major department, and should consist of a set of related courses.  Although course work is focused in a selected discipline, enrollment into this program is on a nonmatriculated basis.  Certification by means of an official Trinity College transcript will be furnished upon completion to authorities designated by the student.

The Certificate of Advanced Study consists of a total of 10 courses; eight courses must be taken at Trinity, and two may be transferred from other institutions. A thesis is not required. Courses taken at participating Consortium (see below) schools will count towards the eight required at Trinity. Students who wish to enroll in the Certificate of Advanced Study must submit a proposal of their program to the Graduate Adviser of the major department and the Office of Graduate Studies.

A student interested in Continuing Education Units (CEU) may apply to Trinity on a nonmatriculated basis and enroll as an auditor in Master's level courses (see below).

Graduate Scholar Program

The Graduate Scholar Program is an academic opportunity that enables residents of the Greater Hartford area to audit graduate courses at Trinity College and gain valuable professional development at little cost and during convenient times. Graduate Scholars have access to all College facilities, including Library borrowing privileges and Computing Center resources. A record is kept of all courses audited so that the College may certify participation in this professional development program with an official Trinity College transcript of courses. To be eligible for admission as a Graduate Scholar, the student must have earned a Master's degree from an accredited college or university. All Trinity graduate courses are open to Graduate Scholars. The student only needs to have the instructor's permission to enroll. The charge for auditing is $300 per course. During the academic year, all graduate courses are offered in the evening. With the exception of summer 2001 and 2002, courses are also offered every summer for the convenience of the student. Applicants should call or write the Office of Graduate Studies for additional information and the application form.

Hartford Consortium for Higher Education

Trinity College is a member of the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education. Through the Consortium, Master's candidates enroll in graduate courses offered at Rensselaer of Hartford, the Hartford Seminary, Saint Joseph College, and the University of Hartford. Listings of Consortium courses are available each semester from the Registrar's Office of the respective institution.  Trinity students wishing to register for courses at Consortium member institutions must first contact Trinity's Graduate Studies Office and obtain the special cross-registration form. Before enrolling, students should consult with their Graduate Adviser to make certain that the Consortium course will be accepted toward the Trinity Master's degree program. Registration for courses through the Consortium, including payment of tuition, is completed at the institution offering the course. All Consortium courses are offered on a space-available basis and in accordance with the deadlines and regulations of the "host" institution.