Program Overview
The Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program is an online program that prepares dental hygienists for leadership and education roles. Graduates will gain knowledge in education, research, and leadership, and will complete a thesis and internship. The program is designed to prepare graduates for faculty and administrative positions in dental hygiene programs and to contribute to the profession through research and scholarly activity.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program is an online course of study designed to prepare dental hygienists for careers in dental hygiene leadership and education. Upon completion, graduates will possess the knowledge and experience necessary to teach in a dental hygiene program.
Program Objectives:
- Prepare graduates for faculty and administrative positions in dental hygiene programs.
- Provide graduates with an appreciation of the skills necessary to be leaders in the profession.
- Prepare graduates to contribute to the body of knowledge in dental hygiene through research and scholarly activity.
Program Description:
The graduate program consists of coursework in education, research, leadership, a thesis, and an internship. Synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences are facilitated online through the use of e-learning technologies.
