Doctoral Degrees Articles

“While I was attending school for my bachelor’s degree, I was active duty and forward deployed on a small ship based in Japan,” states Dr. Greg Bishop. “This means that our ship was underway more than we were in port. Without Trident’s flexibility and understanding, I would have never been able to complete the program.” […]

When I began my educational journey, I made a conscious decision to have a mindset of constant self-evaluation in regard to mind, body, and spirit. I had a desire to encompass and showcase this holistic health approach as I truly believe in a healthy work-life balance. Since I knew I would be tested along the […]

Lights, Camera, ACTION! But first, coffee. As a morning news anchor, current Trident Master of Business Administration student Gloria Ogletree’s alarm goes off early in the morning…very early. She’s on set and ready to go live even before the sun is thinking about waking up. From early morning calls to delivering breaking news, morning news […]

Transfer students, especially at the doctoral level, are seeking the smoothest of transitions. Each course is part of an incremental process that’s intertwined with the dissertation (now called “doctoral study project” in the EdD program), something that requires every ounce of a student’s time and energy. While transferring can be a challenge for both student […]

Studying for a doctorate is unlike anything you’ll ever experience in your life. As a working adult in a Doctor of Business Administration program like myself, expect to be pushed to the limit, challenged, and overwhelmed. But if you crave adventure and are passionate about learning, then it could be a great opportunity for you. […]

Strategies for time management should be identified at the very beginning of any life-changing transition, goal, program, or work project to ensure not only completion, but an accurate completion. Time is the heartbeat, the dictator, and the ultimate metric that will determine if you’re considered to be ahead or…behind. I just completed my third week […]

“One would think that working for Medicare would involve individuals with some healthcare experience, but I found that is not the case,” stated Trident alumnus John Jenkins. “Most programmatic personnel are accountants, information technology professionals, or MBAs/PMPs. Most had zero experience in healthcare before coming to Medicare. The education I received at Trident helped to […]

Trident students enter their respective programs with a wide array of professional experiences, representing almost every industry and function area. This diversity of perspectives creates daily learning opportunities for both students and professors.  What makes Dr. Dena Breece, a 2017 Ph.D. in Business Administration graduate, unique is that her professional background is one that her […]

Many people dream of earning a doctoral degree, but the number of those who accomplish this is small. The path to graduation is challenging – just 4% of adults in the U.S. hold a doctoral degree. To succeed at this level, you don’t just have to be smart, driven, and determined, you need to be ready […]

A recent Trident doctoral graduate, seasoned professional educator Dr. Cris Ritenour presented her dissertation research and findings during the Culture of Research and Education (CORE) webinar, “Student Health: Before and After the ‘Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.” Passionate about personal health, fitness, and teaching, these three interests conveniently transected into Dr. Ritenour’s dissertation. After her presentation, we talked to […]