Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Curriculum
The Master of Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene is designed to prepare graduates with expertise in theory, research and advanced dental hygiene specialization. A candidate may complete either a thesis or non thesis option. Both options include a core requirement of 19 credits and a 9 credit specialty area. Candidates who elect the thesis option complete a minimum of 34 hours of course work, including 6 hours of original thesis research. Candidates who elect the non thesis option complete 37 hours of course work and conduct a modest research project. Applicants are encouraged to contact the graduate program director to obtain additional information regarding course offerings and requirements.
Curriculum Requirements
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Core Requirements (19 credits) |
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DNTH514 |
Educational Concepts for the Health Professional I |
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DNTH515 |
Research Methods in the Health Sciences |
| DNTH516 |
Administrative Leadership and Professional Development |
| DNTH668 |
Internship (in specialty area) |
| DNTH604 |
Clinical Teaching & Administration in Dental Hygiene |
| CHP 640 |
Data Interpretation Methods for Health Care |
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Areas of Specialization (9 credits) (Select one area from below) |
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Areas of Specialization (sample courses; other courses may apply) |
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Education |
| DNTH660 |
Educational Concepts for the Health Professional II |
| COUN633 |
Counseling Skills |
| HLSC 773 |
Development of Grants/Contracts in the Health Professions |
| ECI 646 |
Distance Education |
| ECI 647 |
Online Learning |
| ECI 648 |
Digital Media for Education |
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Administration/Management |
| MGMT602 |
Organizational Management |
| MGMT618 |
Issues in Human Resource Management |
| CHP637 |
Issues in Health Care Administration |
| CHP733 |
Financing Health Care |
| CHP724 |
Performance Improvement in Health Care |
| CHP728 |
System Dynamics in Health Care Management |
| CHP764 |
Health Economics |
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Research |
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HLSC711 |
Health Care Research Methodologies |
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HLSC712 |
Qualitative Research Methods |
| HLSC713 |
Measurement of Health Phenomena |
| CHP715 |
Decision Analysis in Health Care |
| CHP773 |
Development of Grants and Contracts in the Health Professions |
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Marketing |
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MKTG603 |
Marketing Management |
| CHP630 |
Health Care Marketing |
| MKTG623 |
Sales Management |
| CHP764 |
Health Economics |
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Community Health |
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CHP772 |
Policy and Politics of Health |
| CHP775 |
Comprehensive Health Planning |
| CHP637 |
Issues in Health Care Administration |
| CHP611 |
Social and Cultural Aspects of Public Health and Illness |
| CHP787 |
Legal Aspects of Health Services |
Thesis and Non Thesis Options
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Thesis Option (6 credits) |
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DNTH698 |
Research |
| DNTH699 |
Thesis |
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Non-Thesis Option (9 credits) |
| DNTH602 |
Problems in Dental Hygiene |
Electives
Elective Courses
See University Catalog and the Graduate Program Director.
