Associate of Science in Professional Studies: Organizational Leadership
Online Degree ProgramThis degree program focuses on providing students with a solid and practical knowledge base that they can apply in the development of their potential in becoming and/or assisting an effective leader in both the organization and the community. Students entering this program will transfer-in at least 12 semester hours of transferable credit or documented military training. Work to develop the skills you need to begin a potential career path with an online Associate of Science in Professional Studies: Organizational Leadership (ASPS-OL) degree program from Trident.
In the online AS in Professional Studies: Organizational Leadership degree program, you will have the opportunity to prepare to manage and effect positive change within organizations and communities. The The EdActive™ Learning Approach emphasizes learning that is structured on case-based approach to ensure your education is well-suited for the real world.
Students entering this program will transfer-in at least 12 credits from a completed professional certificate, diploma, or from a military training, occupation or rating. The credits remaining after the General Education and Capstone courses are completed must be satisfied through free electives to bring the total degree credits to 60 semester hours. The student’s exact number of free electives required will be determined at the time that the transfer credit evaluation is completed by the Registrar’s Office.
With our fully online college degree program, you will enjoy convenience and flexibility as you:
- Use technological tools to analyze practical business and government problems.
- Apply existing knowledge from a multidisciplinary context to make optimal real-world decisions in organizations and communities.
- Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Work to develop a leadership philosophy in accordance with ethical principles.
- Use quantitative reasoning to resolve problems in a field of study.
- Examine strategies in building collaboration and managing conflict.
- Recognize diversity, and historic, artistic and literary expressions.
See the Trident University Catalog for full descriptions of all program course offerings.
The Trident Difference
EdActive™ Learning Approach
Students are presented with a question or issue. They do their own research, apply their own experience and present their solution. Feedback and suggestions are received and the student applies the learning to their next task.
Flexibility
With flexible, 100% online classes you can manage your own time to deliver on deadline, with milestones to keep you on track. Faculty is responsive to student needs without daily micro-management.
Affordability
Trident is competitively priced with no application or lab fees. Scholarships and grants are available for those who qualify*.
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’s Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
Upon successful completion of the ASPS: OL degree program graduates should be able to:
- Apply knowledge from multiple disciplines to professional settings.
- Apply concepts, principles, methods, and prior knowledge from multiple domains (humanities, social, behavioral, and natural sciences) in the development of reasoned conclusions.
- Convey ideas, arguments, and information clearly and concisely.
- Apply logic to draw conclusions based on mathematical information.
- Use information from credible sources effectively and ethically.
- Develop reasoned conclusions by integrating information from multiple perspectives.
- Integrate multiple and differing interpersonal and intercultural perspectives to address equity and inclusion in the development of reasoned conclusions.
- Apply ethical principles and theories to situations.
Courses at Trident are industry-relevant. As a Trident student, you will take a variety of classes, including Humanities and Fine Arts; Quantitative Skills; Social and Behavioral Sciences; and Written and Oral Communication.
The Associate of Science in Professional Studies with an Organizational Leadership concentration requires 60 credits for degree completion. You will take 32 semester credits of program core coursework and concentration coursework will vary based on amount of transfer credits. Students entering this program will transfer-in at least 12 credits from a completed professional certificate, diploma, or from a military training, occupation or rating.
Core Courses (all courses are 4 semester credit hours)
ETH101 – Introduction to Ethics
LED201 – Human Relations in Leadership
MGT280 – Principles of Management
The following standard transfer policies apply:
- 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)
- 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.
If you plan to transfer-in potential credit, please review our transfer policy.
Did you know, you could potentially take fewer classes and shorten time to graduation by earning credit for prior learning*? Talk to your Student Success Advisor about this and other Prior Learning Assessment opportunities!
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the Trident University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Ways to Save
Scholarships & Grants
Trident offers an assortment of scholarships and grants to help make college more affordable for our students.*
*University grants or scholarships are based on established criteria as published in the University’s Catalog or on its website and are awarded after verification that the conditions of eligibility have been met.
Credits for Prior Learning
Trident may award graduate credit for professional training and certifications.* Students may submit the request for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) during the admissions process. For questions or assistance contact an Admissions Advisor at admissions@trident.edu.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Associate of Science in Professional Studies is a degree program that is designed to help students prepare to pursue entry-level positions in organizations or to further their education toward a bachelor’s degree. Students who study in this program will explore topics related to business processes and applications.
Associate degree programs are typically designed to take two years to complete; however, depending on a student’s previous credits*, proficiency, and other factors, this time could be shorter or longer.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
In this program, students can study a variety of subject areas including humanities and fine arts, quantitative skills, social and behavioral sciences, and written and oral communication.
An ASPS-OL degree program at Trident provides you with the opportunity to study various subjects designed to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Your classes may include guidance on how to communicate effectively in written and oral forms. Upon graduation, you could enroll in one of Trident’s Bachelor’s degree programs or choose to pursue a career path with an Associate degree.
The total number of credits required for this program is 60 credits. These credits may include transfer credits from a professional certificate, diploma, or a military occupation or ranking*.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Eligible students with military experience, active and retired, may be able to transfer-in between 12 and 28 credits*. Please refer to Trident Fastrac for more information.
*Transfer credit is evaluated on an individual basis. Not all credits are eligible to transfer. See the University Catalog for transfer credit policies.
Trident offers 8-week sessions for its students pursuing associate, bachelor, or master’s degree programs. Refer to the academic calendar for a schedule of class start dates.
