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Trident University International (Trident) is a regionally accredited, private for-profit university that was founded on the belief that a high quality, traditional educational experience could be delivered 100% online. It offers bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs in business, health sciences, education, and information systems (information technology). Formerly a branch of Touro College and University System, TUI is now a standalone institution since being purchased by Summit Partners in 2007.

Overall, Trident offers 7 bachelor's degrees, 9 master's degrees and 5 doctoral degree programs. During the FY 2015 report year, Trident University reported a six-year graduation rate of 46% for first-time students and 61% for all Trident undergraduate students.

Trident is a military friendly university and enrollment as of 2014 was about 75% military. Trident has been officially recognized by Military Times as "Best for Vets," five times by Victory Media's Military Friendly Schools including in 2016 and 2017. Trident is also listed by Military Advanced Education & Transition Top Colleges and Universities for both 2015 and 2016.


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History

Founded in 1998, it has its headquarters in Cypress, California. Currently the university has more than 30,000 alumni .

Originally called Touro University International, the University was a former branch campus of Touro College and University System, New York. In October 2007, Trident became a stand-alone institution when it was purchased by Summit Partners, a private-equity firm in Palo Alto, California, and Boston, Massachusetts. After purchasing the university, Summit Partners reorganized TUI and changed the name to TUI University, in January 2011.

In June 2015, Travis Allen was named President and CEO. He has previously held senior management roles at Argosy University, University of Phoenix, and Endeavour Learning Group based in Melbourne, Australia.

As of September 2015, Trident has 6,197 students many of whom are either military veterans or active duty service members. The University had more than 28,000 alumni, including more than 22,000 alumni who are active duty military, spouses, dependents, National Guard, or veterans.

Trident's rating with the Better Business Bureau stands at an A+.

In May 2016, Mickey Shachar was named Dean of Trident University's College of Health and Human Services.

In June 2016, Heidi Linn (Gilligan) Smith was named Dean of Trident's College of Education.

In May 2017, Debra Louis was named Dean of Trident University's Glenn R. Jones College of Business.

As of August 14, 2017, Lisa Mohanty was named Dean of Trident University International's (Trident) University College


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Academics

TUI is a research-based institution and is regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). Classes and coursework are 100% online.


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Degree programs

Trident University offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral level degrees in a 100% online environment.

Glenn R. Jones College of Business

Trident's Glenn R. Jones College of Business offers degree programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. The following degrees are offered:

  • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Science in Leadership
  • Master of Business Administration
  • Master of Science in Human Resource Management
  • Master of Science in Leadership
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration (Ph.D.)
  • Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)

College of Education

Trident's College of Education offers degrees at the masters and doctoral levels. The following degrees are offered:

  • Master of Arts in Education
  • Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership

Current acceptance rates stand at 94%

College of Health and Human Services

Trident's College of Health and Human Services offers degree programs at the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels. The following degrees are offered:

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
  • Bachelor of Science in Health Administration
  • Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
  • Master of Science in Health Sciences
  • Master of Science in Homeland Security
  • Master of Science in Healthcare Administration
  • Master of Science in Emergency Disaster Management
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences

College of Information Systems

Trident's College of Information Systems confers degree programs at the bachelors and masters levels and offers concentrations which are part of the Doctor of Philosophy in Business Administration program. The following degrees are offered:

  • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management
  • Master of Science in Information Technology Management

In addition to the 22 degree programs, a 16 credit Graduate certificate is available in specific areas to anyone holding a bachelor's degree.


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People

Notable alumni

  • William Gainey, United States Army Command Sergeant Major (R) , the first Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC)
  • Stephen Templin, bestselling author of "Seal Team Six"
  • Tony Tinderholt, Texas State Senator
  • John W. Troxell, Senior Enlisted Chairman to the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC)

Students

The student body of Trident is made up of a large number of veterans and active service members. In 2014, 2,202 students were receiving benefits from the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and 7,233 students were using the DoD Tuition Assistance Program.

Faculty

In total, Trident has 394 faculty members. Most are part-time (353) with 41 working at Trident in a full-time capacity. The student to teacher ratio is 17:1. Over 80% of faculty have a doctoral degree or the highest available degree in their field.


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See also

  • List of colleges and universities in California

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References


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External links

  • Official website

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