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Welcome to Trident

Mark Weedon, National Director of Strategic Alliances

Mark Weedon a 29 year veteran of the US Army; served 8 years in the Active Army, 4 years as a traditional National Guardsman, and the remaining 17 years as an Active Duty Guardsman in the Texas National Guard. He held every leadership position from Fire Team Leader, Squad Leader, Platoon Sergeant, First Sergeant, Sergeant Major, and Command Sergeant Major. He served at the BN, BDE, and ended his career as the State Command Senior Enlisted Leader for Texas Army and Air National Guard. His experience includes stints in Nuclear Biological and Chemical Operations, Armor, Infantry, and Recruiting and Retention. His combat experiences include Operations Desert Shield/Storm, Iraqi Freedom, and Enduring Freedom as well as numerous state deployments for natural disasters and humanitarian support. He is a life member of the Sergeant Morales Club, known best for the care and training of Soldiers and their families. He has served on several Boards of Directors including the Texas National Guard Family Support Foundation as well as the National Guard Association of Texas.

Mark has been a lifelong learner and believes that it’s never too late to continue the education process. His BS took a little over 20 years to complete after high school while working full time to support his family. “Higher education has opened numerous doors for me and gives me a competitive advantage in the workforce”.

Mark has been married to his wife Shelli since 1988 and they have 4 children, 2 son-in-laws, 1 daughter- in-law, and currently 4 grandsons. Mark is an avid outdoorsman and particularly loves to hunt and fly fish. He and Shelli love to travel, especially in their RV.

Join an Elite Community of Learners

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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Associate Degrees
3 degrees • 1 concentration
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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 the following online associate degrees in:
  • Cybersecurity
  • Homeland Security
  • Professional Studies
Bachelor Degrees
8 degrees • 18 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 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.

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Master Degrees
8 degrees • 25 concentrations
Online bachelors degree

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.

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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 Education
  • Homeland Security
  • Human Resource Management
  • Information Assurance and Cybersecurity Management
  • Instructional Systems Specialist
  • Strategic Leadership
  • Supply Chain Management

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

Doctoral Degrees
6 degrees • 15 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. 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.

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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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Graduation Ceremony on Friday, July 22nd, 2022.

“The pursuit of learning is the essence of thriving in life; Education the great equalizer.”
Mark A. Weedon

Contact Mark Weedon today at or Mark.Weedon@trident.edu

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