Each of the two components of the program requires the completion of a Masters Thesis. Students can complete the program either part-time or full-time, completing 36 credits within one to two calendar years for a full time matriculated student or up to five years as a part time matriculated student.
This graduate program has the advantage of building on the current successful Dental Hygiene program, and the ability to collaborate with faculty appointments and departmental resources. The University offers graduate health science programs leading to a Masters in Physician Assistant, Masters in Human Nutrition, Masters in Acupuncture, Doctorate in Chiropractic and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine.
In addition, the University offers graduate programs in Engineering, Education, Business, Counseling and Human Resources. By offering shared educational and clinical opportunities, the University intends to develop an integrated program of study, utilizing existing resources.
Summary of Requirements
Fones School of Dental Hygiene – Master of Science Degree
Core Requirements (24 credits)
DHYG 400 Statistical Reasoning 3
DHYG 500 Leadership in Dental Hygiene 3
DHYG 502 Evidence Based Research 3
DHYG 507 Dental Health Services Administration 3
DHYG 510 Foundations of Managed Health Care 3
DHYG 512 Grant and Contract Writing 2
DHYG 516 Concentrated Practicum 3
DHYG 520 Master’s Thesis 4
And one of the following Components (12 credits):
Dental Hygiene Education
DHYG 503 Clinical and Didactic Educational Concepts 3
DHYG 504 Clinical/Laboratory Teaching 3
DHYG 505 Didactic Student Teaching 3
DHYG 508 Curriculum Development and Management 3
Dental Public Health
DHYG 509 Dental Public Health 3
DHYG 511 Epidemiology 3
DHYG 513 Seminar in Public Health Issues 3
NUTR 560H Developmental Nutrition 3
Graduation Requirements
Master’s Thesis
Each of the two components of the program requires the completion of a Master’s Thesis.