The Ohio State University College of Dentistry
- Ohio
- Graduate
- Online
- dentistry.osu.edu
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The Ohio State University Master's of Dental Hygiene Program is a two-year online course of study designed to prepare dental hygienists for a career in dental hygiene leadership and education. This degree gives dental hygienists the knowledge and experience needed to teach in a dental hygiene program.
Program Structure and Scheduling:
The College of Dentistry has developed a curriculum to prepare students for careers in dental hygiene education and leadership. The Master of Dental Hygiene program focuses on individualized educational and field experiences, combined with a substantive core curriculum that gives dental hygienists the knowledge and experience to teach in a dental hygiene program - in an all online format.
The graduate program consists of courses in education, research, leadership, including a thesis and an internship. Synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences are facilitated online.
Students matriculate in the autumn semester. Full-time students will complete the program in two years; the part-time option allows students up to five years to complete the degree.
The curriculum requires 38 semester hours, including a thesis and an internship.
For more information check out the MDH webpage at https://dentistry.osu.edu/prospective-students/dental-hygiene-programs/graduate-program-dental-hygiene
Program Information
| Program Type | Graduate |
|---|---|
| Teaching Method | Online |
| Degree Awarded | Masters |
| Program Size | 7 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 24-36 months |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Program Start Date | August 1, 2023 |
| Credit Hours Required to Graduate | 38 |
| Supplemental Application | No |
| Supplemental Fee | No |
| Accepts International Students | No |
| Supports Student Visa | No |
| Program Website | dentistry.osu.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
No standardized tests are required for this program.
Prerequisite Instructions
- Baccalaureate degree in dental hygiene, or an associate degree from an accredited dental hygiene program and a baccalaureate degree in a related field
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in undergraduate education and a minimum of 3.0 in the dental hygiene major
- A current dental hygiene license
- English proficiency requirement, if you come from a country where the first language is not English, unless you earned a bachelor’s degree or higher in an English-speaking country.
Letters of Evaluations Instructions
Other Requirement Instructions
- A statement of intent describing your educational and professional goals and objectives. Explain why you are applying to the Master Dental Hygiene program and how your educational goals and research plans could contribute to our program. (300-700 words)
- A summary of relevant work, volunteer or professional experience, date and title of any publications, research experience and any professional speaking engagements.