U Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

The UT Health San Antonio Master of Science in Dental Hygiene degree prepares the graduate to assume positions of responsibility beyond those of the baccalaureate graduate and to provide a foundation for doctoral level study. The program is student-centered, individualized and flexible. The faculty is committed to facilitating the development of creative, thinking professionals who are competent to pursue careers in teaching, public/community health care, leadership, and research. Self-evaluation and self-direction are encouraged throughout the program. Students have the opportunity to share their experiences, work cooperatively with colleagues, and explore a variety of resources to reach their maximum potential as health care professionals.

The program offered is completely on-line with one required visit to the campus. The required visit is for orientation generally the first week of July with classes beginning, under the Graduate School Schedule, in August. Successful distance learning requires the discipline of students to allocate time for study that would occur in a classroom. It allows greater learner flexibility in the hours chosen to complete the 36-semester credit hour program.