1Jun 10, 2019
“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.” […]
2Mar 15, 2019
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 […]
3Nov 28, 2017
Dr. Shehnaz Khalfan-Washington, who earned her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership at Trident from 2017, was startled to learn that 30% of K-12 teachers leave the profession by the end of their first year, and that 40% to 50% of teachers leave the profession within the first five years. She presented research on the subject in […]
4Nov 10, 2017
One of the most frequently asked questions from aspiring doctoral students is, “What is the difference between a Ph.D. program and a practitioner-based doctoral program like a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)?” Knowing the differences between these two doctoral degrees will help prospective students make the best educational decision for their career goals. If a student […]
5Feb 17, 2015
If you are considering returning to school to pursue an advanced degree, the likelihood of higher earnings may be one of the most appealing factors – especially for those seeking a Ph.D.
6Dec 1, 2014
You have a distinguished career in education and your master’s degree has served you well, but you crave advancement and, most importantly, a challenge. Some colleagues have suggested a Ph.D., while others have said that you’d be a perfect fit for an Ed.D. But what’s the difference – and how do you decide?