Program Overview

M.S. in Dental Hygiene

The Master of Science in Dental Hygiene degree is an online student-centered program that is committed to facilitating the development of creative thinking professionals who are competent to pursue careers in dental hygiene education, public/community health care, and research. Students have the opportunity to share their experiences, knowledge, and skills, work cooperatively with colleagues, and explore a variety of resources to help them reach their maximum potential as health care professionals.

Program Overview

Through completion of this online program, students will learn skills to assume leadership roles in academics, rural and community health settings, research, professional associations, and commercial industry. The Master in Dental Hygiene program specializes in preparing faculty for entry-level and graduate programs, leaders in dental public health and research, and prepares students for possible doctoral education. Students are encouraged to be self-directed and self-evaluate throughout the program. The program allows students to complete courses online, on their own time schedule, and may involve working with other health specialties as part of their educational experience.

Eligibility

Out-of-state applicants must reside in a state that participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA).

Academics

The program offers in-depth learning experiences in research methods, teaching, and the health care sciences.

Admission

The program has specific admission requirements, which are outlined in the admission section.

Career Paths and Marketable Skills

The M.S. in Dental Hygiene program prepares students for various career paths and provides them with marketable skills.

Plan of Study

The program has a structured plan of study, which is outlined in the plan of study section.

Faculty

The program is led by experienced faculty members who are dedicated to providing students with a high-quality education.

Important Dates

• April 15: Fall Application Deadline

Tuition and Fees

The program has a tuition and fees structure, which is outlined in the tuition and fees section.

University Overview

The University of Texas at San Antonio, through its Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, offers the M.S. in Dental Hygiene program. The university is part of the UT Health San Antonio, an academic health center that includes schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, health professions, graduate biomedical sciences, and public health.