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Associate of Science in Homeland Security

• Graduation from a high school (or its equivalent) that is state approved or is institutionally accredited by a CHEA-approved agency.
• At least 12 semester hours of transferable college credit or documented military training* as defined by Trident’s transfer policy.
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency)

*Proof of military service includes successful completion of basic training, documented in an official military transcript (JST, CCAF, etc.).

Required Admission Documents

• Admission Application.
• Minimum transferable college credit or documented military training as outlined in Admission Requirements
• Proof of graduation from an institutionally accredited or state approved high school, or its equivalent.
• Proof of English proficiency (international students only; see section on English Proficiency).
• Official evaluation of international records (for students with international transcripts only; see section on International Transcripts).

Proof of High School Graduation

The following are recognized as satisfying the admission requirement of proof of high school graduation:

• Official or unofficial high school transcript or diploma from a state approved or institutionally accredited high school.
• Official or unofficial GED transcript or diploma showing a conferred High School Equivalency/GED diploma.
• Documentation of High School Diploma on the DD214.
• Official or Unofficial institutionally accredited college transcript that list students’ high school and date of high school graduation
• Official or unofficial transcript or diploma from an institutionally accredited college showing a conferred Associate’s or higher degree.
• Alternate documentation showing graduation from an institutionally accredited or state approved high school, or its equivalent may be accepted with academic approval.

Homeschool Students

Trident has a rich diversity of students who bring educational experiences from both conventional and alternative schooling. When evaluating applications for admission, Trident seeks evidence of academic preparation and proficiency.

Trident requires students to show proof that they have completed their state requirements for high school graduation. Although proof of graduation is traditionally provided through a high school transcript, Trident offers three options for homeschool students to meet this requirement:

• GED (General Educational Development test): Some states require that a homeschool student take the GED. (If your state requires a GED, then you must request the GED scores be sent to Trident.)
• Course Transcript (provided by outside source): If affiliated with a homeschool program, academy, or consortium, the student should request that the outside source forward an official transcript.
• Academic Portfolio (provided by family source): If the student is affiliated with an organization that does not provide transcripts, the family will be responsible for providing a transcript as instructed below:
  • If the family has customized the program, then a detailed portfolio, including a course transcript, is required.
  • The person in charge of the homeschool program must verify the transcript as official and provide the full portfolio to meet the requirements described under Trident’s Home School Academic Portfolio Guidelines.

Homeschool Student Documentation

The following documents are required to evaluate the academic background of homeschooled applicants:

• GED Results (if required by state of residence), Course Transcript (provided by homeschool program), or Academic Portfolio.
• Two letters of recommendation from adults not related to the student. A family member, however, who acted as the student's primary instructor, may submit a teacher recommendation. Recommendations are acceptable from private instructors, coaches, clergy, mentors, employers, or sponsors of extracurricular activity.

The submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended (but not required). A combined math and critical reading score of 1000 on the SAT, or a composite 21 on the ACT, would strengthen a prospective student's application to Trident.