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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.
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:
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 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.
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.
Why Trident?
Academic Excellence
Trident is committed to developing a passionate, connected learning community that helps students and organizations achieve their academic and professional goals.
Compassionate Commitment
Staff and faculty are dedicated to helping you successfully complete your degree. You’ll work in a nurturing collaborative community of adult learners.
Unparalleled Access
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.
Institutionally Accredited
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.
