MDH Curriculum
The MDH program consists of courses in education, research and leadership, and includes a thesis and internship. In total, this requires 38 semester hours.
Students matriculate in the autumn semester. Fulltime students will complete the program in two years; the part-time option allows students up to five years to complete the degree.
Courses in the MDH Program
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Course |
Title |
Sem Hours |
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Semester I |
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DENTHYG 6100 |
Advanced Dental Hygiene Educational Theory and Methods |
G3 |
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DENTHYG 6200 |
Contemporary Issues in Dental Hygiene |
G3 |
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DENTHYG 6400 |
Introduction to Dental Research Designs |
G3 |
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Semester II |
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DENTHYG 6000 |
Educational Policy and Management in Dental Hygiene |
G3 |
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DENTHYG 6450 |
Statistical Analysis and its Application to Dental Hygiene |
G3 |
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DENTHYG 7100 |
Instructional Strategies in Dental Hygiene Education |
G3 |
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Semester III |
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DENTHYG 7999 |
Thesis Research |
G3 |
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DENTHYG 7200 |
Clinical/Laboratory Instruction and Administration |
G3 |
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Elective |
G2 |
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Semester IV |
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DENTHYG 7999 |
Thesis Research |
G3 |
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DENTHYG 7191 |
Dental Hygiene Internship |
G6 |
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DENTHYG 7300 |
Leadership and Administration in Dental Hygiene Education |
G3 |
Course descriptions are available in the course catalog.