An associate degree prepares graduates for entry-level positions in their field and prepares them to transfer into bachelor-level programs at Trident with junior standing. Our mission is to produce highly competent, ethical, caring professionals who can both manage and effect positive change in organizations and systems.

We offer the following online associate degrees in:

• Cybersecurity
• Homeland Security
• Professional Studies

Start your academic journey with Trident. With an inclusive online learning community, responsive and attentive faculty, and monthly start options – our online bachelor degree programs provide convenience without sacrificing excellence.

These programs require 120 credits for degree completion. You must have a high school degree or equivalent to qualify for admission.

We offer 8 online bachelor degrees in:

• Business Administration
• Computer Science
• Health Administration
• Health Sciences
• Homeland Security
• Human Resource Management
• IT Management
• Leadership

Trident General Education
Complete your general education requirements toward your bachelor degree program in six areas:

• Arts / Humanities
• College Mathematics
• English Composition
• Physical & Biological Sciences
• Social & Behavioral Sciences
• Information & Technology Literacy

See our course catalog for a full list of course options and descriptions.

Earn your master degree through our online programs in 8 disciplines:

• Business Administration
• Education
• Health Administration
• Health Sciences
• Homeland Security
• Human Resource Management
• IT Management
• Leadership

Our online master programs require between 36 and 48 credits for degree completion. You must hold a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to qualify for admission.

Graduate certificates require four courses (16 credits) or six courses (24 credits), depending on the specific certificate, and include programs such as:

• Conflict Resolution Management
• Cybersecurity
• Emergency and Disaster Management
• Emergency and Disaster Management - Logistics
• Health Care Quality Assurance
• Health Education
• Homeland Security
• Human Resource Management
• Information Security/Assurance and Digital Forensics
• Instructional Systems Specialist
• Strategic Leadership
• Supply Chain Management

See the Trident Catalog for full descriptions of all graduate certificate course offerings.

Maintain the quality of learning you expect while earning your Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or doctorate entirely online with Trident. We offer online doctoral degrees in three disciplines:

• Business Administration
• Educational Leadership
• Health Sciences

These are academic research programs and require written and oral qualifying exams / dissertation and oral defense for Ph.D. program completion. You will be required to complete doctoral research method courses, theory courses in your field, and electives in your selected area of concentration.

Trident also offers a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA), Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), and Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree. These are post-master professional practice degrees designed for the working professional. The coursework focuses on knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed by practicing leaders in business, healthcare, and education.

Trident offers a variety of certificates and diplomas from their professional development programs. These programs are geared toward individuals looking for a career change, new skill sets, or simply looking to advance your education.

Trident’s programs focus on professional development in both business and health sciences.

• Business Analytics - 5 months | $9,500
• Computerized Accounting Certificate - 6 months | $8,700
• Computerized Accounting Diploma - 9 months | $11,800
• Medical Billing Certificate - 9 months | $11,800
• Medical Billing and Coding Certificate - 12 months | $13,900