PhD Degrees Articles

Dr. Joseph Chan is a motivating person, but don’t mistake this as me comparing him to a motivational speaker. He motivates through his actions and advice, which has made him an asset at Trident. And it influences those around him. When he decided to start a doctoral program a few short years ago, I saw this […]

“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 […]

It is the purpose of an Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure the protection of human subjects who participate in research studies, and to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. One of the most common questions asked by doctoral students preparing their dissertation is, “What criteria must be met for IRB approval?” Here […]

As graduation day approaches, most doctoral candidates are contemplating their future career paths. While traditional academic positions may be enticing to many of these individuals, this is not the only route for doctoral holders. Here are some effective tips for pursuing a career outside of academia with a doctorate. Transferable Skills Doctoral students gain a lot […]

Most people who are considering a doctoral program have a long list of questions they want answered, such as the quality of faculty and the relevancy and difficulty level of the curriculum. Questions like these have clear answers that are readily available on a school’s website or through conversations with a program’s director. On the other hand, […]

In Trident’s Ph.D. in Educational Leadershipprogram, preparing for the qualifying exam requires a great deal of planning. Passing the exam is a prerequisite for advancing into the dissertation phase. The exam itself is comprised of different concepts including research methodology and theoretical frameworks, the population in the study and variables, as well as the novelty in […]

The motivation for obtaining a degree varies from person to person, but one of the keys to being a successful student is to know and understand that motivation. Upon starting his doctoral studies at Trident, Dr. Aaron Maike was already a president at Baker College’s Allen Park campus, and then its Owosso campus. In his […]

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 […]

Graduates of Trident’s Ph.D. programs are trained to become independent researchers. As students work towards the completion of their dissertation, they collaborate closely with University faculty who help to guide the development of research skills. A goal of many graduates is not just to successfully defend their dissertation, but also to see it published in […]