HistoryThe master of science degree in dental hygiene education program provides the educational and professional environment to enrich dental hygienists through a collaborative experience resulting in competent graduates able to pursue diverse innovative career opportunities. Candidates may pursue graduate studies with a concentration in teacher preparation (clinical and classroom teaching) and research. Additional opportunities are available in areas of gerontology, special patient care and health services administration for campus students.The graduate program has a rich history of preparing dental hygienists for leadership roles in academia and industry. The program is housed in the School of Dentistry and is one of the few such graduate programs in dental hygiene in the country. The graduate program is specifically designed to be flexible and innovative to meet the candidates' educational goals and objectives for careers in the dental hygiene profession, as well as to help meet the dental hygiene faculty and administrative needs of accredited dental hygiene and dental assisting programs. A distance education option is also available. Degree requirements may vary; check with the program director.
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