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With a rich tradition of serving busy working adults, the women and men in military service, Trident is uniquely positioned to serve individuals who balance family and work commitments while striving to earn a quality education at an affordable price. Offering 100% online courses with 25 degrees programs and over 50 concentrations to choose from, you can find a program that's right for you.
National Volunteer Fire Council has come together with Trident University International to offer employees educational opportunities through affordable, flexible, and quality, innovative academic degree programs. Trident can help you meet your educational goals through its associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs.
Trident is 100% online and a member of an accredited University System
Degree programs led by a qualified faculty team, over 80% of whom have doctoral degrees
Our community has over 32,000 alumni, of which more than 27,000 have a military affiliation
EdActive™ Learning
Our learning model focuses on real-world problem solving to help students prepare for today's workforce demands, rather than reaction and repetition.
Flexibility
Our courses are structured to support and encourage progress; at the same time, students have the flexibility to manage their own schedules.
Affordability
Students work to develop critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to enhance their educational development, all at an affordable price.
An associate degree helps graduates prepare to pursue entry-level positions in their field and helps them to transfer into bachelor-level programs at Trident with junior standing.
We offer the following online associate degree programs in:
Start your academic journey with Trident. With an inclusive online learning community, responsive and attentive faculty, and monthly start options - our online bachelor's degree programs provide convenience without sacrificing quality.
These programs require 120 credits for degree completion. You must have a high school degree or equivalent to qualify for admission.
We offer 8 online bachelor's degree programs in:
- Business Administration
- Computer Science
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Homeland Security
- Human Resource Management
- IT Management
- Leadership
Trident General Education
Complete your general education requirements toward your bachelor's degree programs in six areas:
- Arts / Humanities
- College Mathematics
- English Composition
- Physical & Biological Sciences
- Social & Behavioral Sciences
- Information & Technology Literacy
See the Trident University Catalog for a full list of course options and descriptions.
Earn your master's degree through our online programs in 8 disciplines:
- Business Administration
- Education
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- Homeland Security
- Human Resource Management
- IT Management
- Leadership
Our online master's degree programs require between 36 and 48 credits for degree completion. You must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to qualify for admission.
Graduate certificates require four courses (16 credits) or six courses (24 credits), depending on the specific certificate.
See the Trident University Catalog for a full list of course options and descriptions.
Maintain the quality of learning you expect while earning your Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or doctorate entirely online with Trident. We offer online doctoral degrees in three disciplines:
These are academic research programs and require written and oral qualifying exams / dissertation and oral defense for Ph.D. program completion. You will be required to complete doctoral research method courses, theory courses in your field, and electives in your selected area of concentration.
Trident also offers a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), and Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.) degree program. These are post-master professional practice degrees designed for the working professional. The coursework focuses on knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed by practicing leaders in business, healthcare, and education.
Trident University International is pleased to offer National Volunteer Fire Council Employees and Members the following educational benefits:
- Up to 26% off standard tuition rates
- No application fee
- 100% online courses - anytime, anywhere access!
- Access to a dedicated educational alliance admissions team
- Experienced faculty - 80% hold doctoral degrees
- 12 session starts per year and most courses offered each session
- Consideration of all prior learning for maximum credit transfer**
- Deferred billing
- Career services support
| Degree Level | Associates/Bachelors | Masters | MBA only** | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Per Credit | $415 | $415 | $567 | $761.25 - $990 |
| Tuition Grant | 19.5% | 19.5% | 26% | 10% |
| Tuition Per Credit with Grant applied | $334.05 | $334.05 | $420 | $682.50 - $883.25 |
**Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the Trident University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Why Trident?
Academic Excellence
Trident’s mission is to empower a diverse student body for academic, personal, and professional success, through a commitment to inclusive, student-centered support and lifelong learning.
Compassionate Commitment
Trident University International is committed to your academic success and offers comprehensive support services to help guide every step of your online learning journey.
Access
Trident provides you with tools needed to be successful in earning your degree. Each student will have an assigned Advisor to assist your academic journey.
Accreditation
Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met. Students receiving a grant or scholarship, including the Impact Grant, must continue to meet the eligibility requirements for the program. Visit Impact Grant terms and conditions for more information.
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