Earn an Associate of Science in Homeland Security (ASHLS)

Your courses at Trident will be relevant and inspiring. As an Associate of Science in Homeland Security student, you will take a variety of classes, including Humanities and Fine Arts; Quantitative Skills; Social and Behavioral Sciences; Criminal Justice, and Management.

The Associate of Science in Homeland Security program requires 60 credits for degree completion. You will take 44 semester credits of program core and general education coursework. Students will be able to transfer up to 16 credits against free electives.

Subject to additional college-or program-specific admissions requirements, the following standard admissions requirements apply:

• A diploma or proof of graduation from an accredited or state approved high school, or its equivalent
• At least 12 semester hours of transferable college credit or documented military training* as defined by Trident’s transfer policy. *Proof of military service includes successful completion of basic training, documented in an official military transcript (JST, CCAF, etc.)
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency in the Trident University Catalog)
• A minimum GPA of 2.0 in all transferable coursework; Military students who have less than 12 semester hours of military experience must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all high school coursework.

If you plan to transfer potential credit, please review our transfer policy.

• Credits are considered for transfer from:
  • Any regionally or nationally accredited college or university
  • The American Council on Education (ACE)
  • College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
  • The DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST/DANTES)
  • The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL)
  • Excelsior
  • Other non-traditional forms of learning as deemed appropriate by College Deans or designees.
• Decisions on the transfer of credits are ultimately at the discretion of the College Deans or designees.
• Students may formally appeal transfer decisions to the Provost or designee. Appeals must be submitted in writing and must be accompanied by supporting documentation or evidence such as a course syllabus.
• Students are urged to review the specific policy statement applicable to each degree program regarding maximum transferable credits to the program and concentration, or both.
• Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of overall GPA.

 

Transfer students can review the full transfer credit policy in the Trident University Catalog.

Pursuant to California State Law, Trident University publishes and provides to students residing in California, Performance Fact Sheets to help students make informed decisions regarding their program of interest. The fact sheet for each degree program is filed with the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Regardless of any information students may have relating to completion rates, placement rates, starting salaries, or license exam passage rates, fact sheets contain the information as calculated pursuant to state law. Any questions a student may have regarding this fact sheet that have not been satisfactorily answered by the institution may be directed to the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education at: P.O. Box 980818, West Sacramento, CA 95798-0818 | www.bppe.ca.gov | P:888.370.7589 or 916.431.6959 | F:916.263.1897

Disclaimer:  The ASHLS program is not currently approved for VA benefits. Trident has applied for approval with the State Approving Agency and anticipates the approval decision soon. Students may contact Trident at to obtain information about other tuition financing options.

Tuition cost for the associates program:

*Assumes 20 credits transferred in and that student enrolls in an average of 20 credits per year for 2 years.

University Fees:

• Books and Supplies: $0
• Bounced Check Fee: $30
• Course Materials: $0
• Diploma Copy: $30 (optional)
• Doctoral Application Fee: $75 (non-refundable)
• Food, Housing, and Transportation: N/A
• Graduation Fee: $150
• Lab Fee: $25-69 (for students enrolled in courses with a lab portion)
• Official Transcript: $10 (rush fee $35)
• Other Expedited Shipping Fees: varies based on region
• Payment Plan Set-up: $30 (non-refundable)
• Student ID Card: $10 (optional)
• Technology Fee: $0
• Other fees may apply and are subject to change without advance notice.

Seeking more information on the cost of attending Trident University? Visit Trident’s Financial Aid Resources page where you will find financial aid tools including Trident’s Net Price Calculator and Shopping Sheet, a guide to assist in early financial planning for college.

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