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Dental Hygiene
MSC09 5020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
Phone: (505) 272-4513
Fax: (505) 272-5584
Division of Dental Hygiene
Master of Science
Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program Requirements
The Master of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program follows a required four semester graduate level curriculum, which begins each year during the fall semester. Resources limit each class size to no more than 5 students. In addition to tuition, housing, books and other usual school expenses, student fees of $250.00 annually cover dental supplies and special course fees. Fees are subject to change on a yearly basis. Students are responsible for transportation fees to and from externships at off campus sites.
Plan I: Thesis Option
| SeSemester 1 | ||
| DEHY 510 | Dental Hygiene Research | 3 credits |
| DEHY 502 | Instructional Strategies | 3 credits |
| DEHY 505 | Clinical Teach/Admin | 4 credits |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DEHY 500 | Current Issuestd> | 3 3 credits |
| DEHY 501 | Dental Hygiene Manag/Admin | 3 creditstd> |
| DEHY 503 | Oral Medicine | 3 credits |
| SeSemester 3 | ||
| DEHY 599 | Thesis | 3 credits |
| STAT 538 | Selected Topics in Stats | 3 credits |
| Semester 4 | ||
| DEHY 504 | Dental Hygiene Internship | 6 credits |
| DEHY 599 | Thesis | 3 credits |
| Total | 34 credits | |
Plan II: Nonthesis Specialty
| Semester 1 | ||
| DEHY 510 | Dental Hygiene Research | 3 credits |
| DEHY 502 | Instructional Strategies | 3 credits |
| DEHY 505 | Clinical Teach/Admintd> | 4 credits |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DEHY 500 | Current Issues | 3 credits |
| DEHY 501 | Dental Hygiene Manag/Admin | 3 credits |
| DEHY 503 | Oral Medicine | 3 credits |
| Semester 3 | ||
| DEHY 560 | Non-Thesis Project | 3 credits |
| STAT 538 | Selected Topics in Stats | 3 credits |
| (Graduate Course from Specialty) | 3 credits | |
| SeSemester 4 | ||
| DEHY 504 | Dental Hygiene Internship | 6 credits |
| (Graduate Course from Specialty) | 3 credits | |
| Total | 37 credits | |
Plan II: Nonthesis Dental Hygiene Practitioner Option
| Semester 1 | ||
| DEHY 510 | Dental Hygiene Research | 3 credits |
| DEHY 502 | Instructional Strategies | 3 credits |
| DEHY 505 | Clinical Teach/Admin | 4 credits |
| Semester 2 | ||
| DEHY 500 | Current Issues | 3 credits |
| DEHY 501 | Dental Hygiene Manag/Admin | 3 credits |
| DEHY 503 | Oral Medicine | 3 credits |
| Semester 3 | ||
| DEHY 561 | Advanced Dental Hygiene Clinic | 6 credits |
| STAT 538 | Selected Topics in Stats | 3 credits |
| Semester 4 | ||
| DEHY 504 | Dental Hygiene Internship | 6 credits |
| DEHY 562 | Primary Dental Caretd> | 3 credits |
| Total | 37 credits | |