Program Overview

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Online Degree Completion Program

The University of New Haven's online B.S. in Dental Hygiene completion program is designed for practicing dental hygienists who want to advance their careers. The program is fully online, asynchronous, and self-paced, allowing students to work it into their busy professional and personal lives.

Program Quick Facts

• Format: 100% Online
• Est. time to complete: 1-2 years
• Total credits: 30 credits

Program Description

The program is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in careers beyond clinical practice, such as education, research, administration, public health, and corporate business. The program is taught by licensed dental hygienists who are leaders in their field and published researchers in the subjects they teach.

Selected Courses

• Oral Medicine
• Internship
• Contemporary Oral Healthcare Delivery
• Instructional Planning
• Dental Hygiene Research
• Dental Hygiene Senior Capstone Project

Full List of Courses and Learning Outcomes

The University of New Haven offers a wide variety of in-depth courses that create a transformational educational experience for our students. To view the complete list of courses you'll take while pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, check out the Academic Catalog: Dental Hygiene, B.S.

Admission Requirements

• Admission Requirements: The admission process can begin as early as the end of your high school junior year.
• Dental Hygiene Program Admission Criteria: Students must be a licensed dental hygienist with an A.S. degree in dental hygiene to pursue this online degree completion program.

Financial Aid Opportunities

• We offer a comprehensive financial aid program, with students receiving assistance in the form of grants, scholarships, student loans, and part-time employment.
• More than 85 percent of the University's full-time undergraduate students receive some form of financial assistance.

Career Opportunities

• Dental Hygiene Educator: $75K
• Clinical Research Coordinator: $54K
• Public Health Administrator: $71K
• Dental and Health Services Manager: $76K
• General Dentist: $166K

Faculty

• Our faculty are leaders and innovators in their fields, bringing both deep professional experience and academic rigor to the classroom.
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Career Development

• The University's Career Development Center provides the skills and connections to identify a meaningful career and an opportunity to pursue your passion.
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Study Abroad Opportunities

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Pre-Medical Studies Designation

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Nationally Recognized Center for Career Development

• The University's Career Development Center has been named one of the best in the nation by The Princeton Review.
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Charger Advantage

• Get an inside look at what differentiates the University of New Haven and how your experiences as a student will prepare you for success.
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Next Steps

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