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Dental Hygiene M.S.D.H.

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School of Dentistry (TDEN)30Q - Master of Science Dental Hygiene

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Minimum GPA to receive degree

2.800
Completion requirements
Completion requirements
All MSDH students take the following courses for a total of 12 credits:
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
  • 8019781
  • 8019871
  • 8019911
  • 8106651
AND
Earn at least 3 credits from the following:
  • 0022501
Completion requirements
In addition to the 12 MSDH core credits, take the following 12 credits to complete the 24 course credits required:
Earn at least 12 credits from the following:
  • 8019791
  • 8019891
  • 8019901
  • 8019921
  • 8031671

Plan A students must take 10 master's thesis credits.

Earn at least 10 credits from the following:
  • 8021891

Plan C students must take the following course for 8 credits.

Earn at least 8 credits from the following:
  • 8019771
Courses in the dental hygiene education track provide students with the knowledge and skills to teach didactic, clinic, and laboratory courses in dental hygiene programs; conduct research; and assume administrative positions.



Completion requirements
In addition to the 12 MSDH core credits, Plan A students take 27 credits (17 course credits and 10 thesis credits), and Plan C students take 27 credits (19 course credits and 8 project credits) to complete the 39-credit minimum.
Fulfill ALL of the following requirements:
All Management track students take the following courses for a total of 9 credits:
Earn at least 9 credits from the following:
  • 0158111
  • 0141521
  • 0139331
AND
Plan A students select at least 8 credits, and Plan C students select at least 10 credits, from the following list in consultation with the advisor. Alternative courses may be taken with advisor approval.
Earn at least 8 credits from the following:
  • 0165291
  • 0104851
  • 0135061
  • 7980391
  • 7980341
  • 0141561

Plan A students must take 10 master's thesis credits.

Earn at least 10 credits from the following:
  • 8021891

Plan C students must take the following courses for a total of 8 credits:

Complete ALL of the following Courses:
  • 8019761
  • 8019771
The Management Track coursework can be taken online or on campus. Courses in the management track provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary for healthcare industry careers such as sales, marketing and professional relations management, management of large dental clinics, practice management consulting, and entrepreneurship.

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