The sample plan of study for the Master of Science Dental Hygiene program shows the normal semesters in which courses are scheduled to be taught. However, not all courses are taught during every semester listed. Electives may only be offered when sufficient students are interested in taking the courses. 36 semester hours are required.
The first semester for the incoming student will have two core courses (6 sch). After that, the student has flexibility in choosing the courses for their focus. View course descriptions.
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| Year | Semester | Class | SCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fall | DENH 5026 Research Principles & Applications | 3 |
| 1 | Fall | DENH 5924 Biostatistics | 6 |
| 1 | Spring | DENH 5024 Professional Communications | 9 |
| 1 | Spring | DENH 5050 Educational Principles & Applications | 12 |
| 1 | Spring | DENH 5028 Public Health Policy | 15 |
| 2 | Fall | INTD 5023 Research Ethics | 16 |
| 2 | Fall | DENH 5926 Preclinical Teaching Practicum | 20 |
| 2 | Fall | DENH 5034 Health Promotion | 23 |
| 2 | Spring | DENH 501 Clinical Training Practicum | 27 |
| 2 | Spring | DENH 5022 Research Apprenticeship | 30 |
| 3 | Fall | DENH 6098 Thesis | 36 |
Fall Semester Availability
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DENH 5007 | Clinical Administration Practicum | 4.0 |
| DENH 5010 | Teaching Internship | 3.0 |
| DENH 5015 | Public Health Practicum | 4.0 |
| DENH 5022 | Research Apprenticeship | 3.0 |
| INTD 5023 | Research Ethics | 1.0 |
| DENH 5026 | Research Principles and Applications | 3.0 |
| DENH 5036 | Health Promotion | 3.0 |
| DENH 5091 | Special Topics: TBA | 1.0 to 3.0 |
| DENH 5903 | Organizational Leadership | 3.0 |
| DENH 5924 | Biostatics | 3.0 |
| DENH 5926 | Preclinical Teaching Practicum | 4.0 |
| DENH 6091 | Independent Study | 3.0 |
| DENH 6098 | Thesis | 6.0 to 9.0 |
Spring Semester Availability
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| Course Number | Course Name | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| DENH 5003 | Current Issues in Dental Hygiene | 3.0 |
| DENH 5005 | In Absentia | 0.0 |
| DENH 5007 | Clinical Administration Practicum | 4.0 |
| DENH 5010 | Teaching Internship | 2.0 |
| DENH 5017 | Clinical Teaching Practicum | 4.0 |
| DENH 5022 | Research Apprenticeship | 3.0 |
| DENH 5024 | Professional Communication | 3.0 |
| DENH 5027 | Summer Institute in Aging | 3.0 |
| DENH 5028 | Public Health Policy | 3.0 |
| DENH 5050 | Educational Principles and Application | 3.0 |
| DENH 5091 | Special Topics: TBA | 1.0 to 3.0 |
| DENH 6091 | Independent Study | 3.0 |
| DENH 6098 | Thesis | 6.0 to 9.0 |