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Clifford Milton-Stewart, Regional Manager of Strategic Military & Community Relations

Clifford “Cliff” Milton-Stewart, USMC (Ret) is Trident’s Regional Manager of Strategic Military and Community Relations in the South East Region. Clifford is a 30 year veteran of the US Marine Corps serving in roles such as Supply Chief, Operation Chief/Officer, Drill Instructor, First Sergeant and Command Sergeant Major in the Infantry Battalion, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Command and Marine Forces Command (Atlantic). While serving the Marine Corps, Cliff earned two Legion of Merit awards, one Meritorious Service Medal, three Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, one Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal and various campaign and unit awards. Cliff is an active member of the Marine Corps League, The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Team and a Board Member for the Salvation Army in his community. Cliff has worked in higher education as an Outreach Liaison for the past eight years after retiring from the US Marine Corps

Cliff believes that education is an important building block for the future of all Americans. In addition working in Higher Education and earning a Bachelor of Science in Management after retirement from the military, he is currently working to complete a Master of Science in Leadership.

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Trident University International is a top choice for a new generation of leaders. Our online degrees are designed to help you achieve strategic advancement. Join our esteemed community where leaders come to learn from the best.

Trident University can help you meet your educational goals. With a rich tradition of serving busy working adults, the women and men in military service, Trident is uniquely positioned to serve individuals who balance family and work commitments while striving to earn a quality education. Offering 100% online courses with 25 degrees and over 60 concentrations to choose from, find a program that's right for you.

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Trident University International is a member of the American InterContinental University System. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Associate Degrees

3 degrees • 1 concentration

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:

Bachelor Degrees

8 degrees • 18 concentrations

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:

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

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Master Degrees

8 degrees • 25 concentrations

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

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.

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Doctoral Degrees

6 degrees • 15 concentrations

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:

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.

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Trident is committed to developing a passionate, connected learning community that helps students and organizations achieve their academic and professional goals.

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Staff and faculty are dedicated to helping you successfully complete your degree. You’ll work in a nurturing collaborative community of adult learners.

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Trident provides you with all the tools you need to succeed in earning your degree. Each student will have an assigned Advisor to assist your academic journey.

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