Next Session Starts on October 16, 2017 
Online Doctorate in Education
Our online Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program is designed for current and emerging leaders in both traditional and nontraditional education environments.
Make an Impact with an Online Ed.D.
Learn how to effectively lead educational organizations. Develop the skills to operate as a scholar-practitioner with the capacity to address the challenges educational leaders face in a variety of settings.
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program is designed for current and emerging leaders who are ready to take the next step in their professional development. The College of Education is widely respected for producing an exceptional network of educators and scholars.
Every aspect of our doctoral program takes place online, ensuring adult students have the flexibility you need as you:
- Learn to positively transform educational settings through exceptional leadership.
- Apply theories and models that contribute to positive organizational culture.
- Strategically build relations and coalitions to improve the quality of education.
- Combine research and professional practice knowledge to develop best practices and influence policy.
- Be a member of a community of energetic online scholars.
- Learn from committed faculty members that will provide assistance and insight as you complete your coursework and research.
Learn more about the Doctor of Education Gainful Employment
Meet Your Doctoral Faculty Members
Our online doctoral faculty helps students build their expertise through intensive coursework, deep research, and outstanding online learning experiences. Each faculty member strives to produce high-level academic research, leading their fields in global discussion, while attentively mentoring our online doctoral students to produce the academic leaders of tomorrow.
Dr. Michael Wesolek
Doctoral Mentor & Full-time Faculty - College of Education
Dr. Heidi Gilligan
Dean - College of Education
Areas of Expertise: Postsecondary leadership; program development; college access...
Dr. James Hodges
Part-time Faculty - College of Education
Areas of Expertise: Educational leadership, Educational administration…
Dr. Erin Biolchino
Part-time Faculty - College of Education
Areas of Expertise: Political science, administrative services, teaching, education…
Dr. Michele Myers
Part-time Faculty - College of Education
Areas of Expertise: Organizational Culture in Higher Education, Higher Education Admin...
Trident University International Selected As ‘Great School’ For Adults By Forbes
June 15, 2016 – Cypress, CA – Forbes has chosen Trident University International (Trident) as one of their “10 Great Colleges for Adults Returning to School.” The list, which went live on May 23rd, also includes the likes of Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Professional Development Resources and Presentation Opportunities
Culture of Research and Education (C.O.R.E.) – These innovative and wide-ranging series are designed to provide continuing education, skill-building techniques, and tools for academic and professional development. The specific intended audiences include trainees, professionals, scholars, leaders, and the general public.
Trident University International Introduces Glenn R. Jones Scholarship for Student Success
December 3, 2015 – Cypress, CA – Trident University International (Trident) is proud to announce a new academic scholarship. The Glenn R. Jones Scholarship Fund was established in 2015 in honor of Jones International University (JIU) founder Glenn R. Jones…
Trident University International Staff, Faculty Show Support at Anti-Human Trafficking Event
October 13, 2015 – Cypress, CA – On Saturday, September 19th, Trident University’s Dr. Holly Orozco, Vice Provost of Institutional Effectiveness and Dean of the Colleges of Health Sciences and Education, Lori Peck, Senior Information Technology Director, and Dr. Bernice B. Rumala, Ph.D. in Health Sciences Program Director, attended…
Trident University Receives A+ Rating from BBB – 2015
Trident University International is proud to have received the top honor from the Better Business Bureau as an A+ Accredited Business. The Better Business Bureau (BBB), founded in 1912, is a nonprofit organization focused on advancing marketplace trust.
Accredited by the Senior College and University Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Earn a superior education entirely online. Trident University is the first fully online university regionally accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Regional Accreditation is recognized by many in higher education as the gold standard that validates the challenging and rewarding academics that make the Trident Learning Model so uniquely effective.
Having our Service members invest in an education today is not a Tax on the present but an Investment into our future. Trident was very flexible with my military career, and provided me the opportunity to continue my education and develop me as an Adaptive, Balanced and Creative thinker and provide me the key to success.
I like that Trident has a mix of military and civilian students – it brings the real world into the classroom.
Our Vision…
Trident University International will be the university of choice for adult learners and will be recognized as a leader in academic excellence, affordability, and career advancement.
Our Mission…
Trident University International provides an exceptional online educational experience for its students – diverse adult learners including current and former members of the military family. Adhering to the highest standards of academic excellence, faculty and staff foster a learning community where students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills to enhance their lives and advance their careers.
I like that Trident is military-focused since it tells me something about their standards.
Now as a member of Trident’s Board, I look forward to supporting the University’s ongoing efforts to cater to the distinct needs of active and reserve duty military personnel, veterans and their families.
“Trident’s new Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree provides an outstanding alternative to traditional research-based Ph.D. programs. The Ed.D. program is designed for practicing professionals, who already have established themselves as leaders in their field. Graduates of the Ed.D program will complete a three-article dissertation which will address a current ‘problem of practice’ leading to positive change in their organization or school.”
Academia
“You can feel the passion from the instructors.” – Lois Stewart-Archer, PhD HS Alumna Read what Trident graduates are saying about their academic program.
