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Welcome to Trident University

James Shiver, Manager of Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies

James Shiver serves as Manager of the Center for Career Planning and Workforce Strategies with Trident University. His role involves providing high quality relevant resources and services to assist students and alumni worldwide with career planning, development, and military transition. During his tenure with the University, James has held leadership roles with both the Strategic University Alliances and Military & Community Relations teams. He also served for 20 years in the United States Army, holding various senior personnel positions and serving as program manager with the Army Medical Department.

Join an Elite Community of Learners

Trident University 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 personal and organizational goals. With a rich tradition of serving the busiest of working adults, the women and men in military service, Trident is uniquely positioned to serve individuals who have to balance family and work commitments while striving to earn a quality education. Offering 100% online courses with 22 degrees and over 60 concentrations to choose from, there is an ideal program for almost all working professionals.

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What Does WASC Accreditation Mean?

wasc-logoTrident University is the first 100% online university accredited by WASC. Regional accreditation is recognized by many in higher education as the gold standard and Trident shares this distinction with other top schools including Harvard, Berkeley, Stanford, USC, Notre Dame, San Diego State, UCLA and others.

Associate Degrees
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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 1 online associate degree in:
  • Professional Studies
Bachelor Degrees
8 degrees • 19 concentrations
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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 seven online bachelor degrees in:

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

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

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

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

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Master Degrees
8 degrees • 28 concentrations
Online bachelors degree

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

  • Business Administration
  • Education
  • Emergency and Disaster Management
  • 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.

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Doctoral Degrees
5 degrees • 13 concentrations
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Maintain the quality of learning you expect while earning your Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or doctorate entirely online with Trident University. We offer accredited 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 Education (Ed.D.) degree in Educational Leadership. This is a post-master professional practice degree designed for the working professional. The coursework focuses on knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed by practicing leaders in education.

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Professional Certificates
5 certificates • 1 diploma
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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 for career advancement.

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

 

*Partner discounts do not apply to Professional Certificates

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

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You will be supported by staff and faculty dedicated to helping you successfully complete and earn your degree. You’ll work in a nurturing collaborative community of learners.

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


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I am extremely passionate about the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of our Service Members and Veterans.James Shiver

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