Overview

Designed for dental hygiene professionals seeking to advance into leadership positions in education and public health, this program offers abundant preparation for a range of career opportunities. You can earn your degree at the University of Bridgeport in as little as two years, as you become proficient in both the theoretical and practical aspect of the field. Your degree is finalized with a research-based capstone course, either through completing a thesis or producing a capstone project.

You will gain theory and practical experience from faculty experts from UB’s Fones School of Dental Hygiene, the world’s first dental hygiene school. You will develop proficiency through student teaching and the concentrated practicum, a hands-on experience supported by an ever-increasing set of field sites.

Learning Outcomes and Careers

Utilize scientific inquiry, critical thinking, and research methodology in developing contemporary theory and best practice

Cultivate the incorporation of existing and emerging health informatics and technology within one’s profession

Contribute to and facilitate development of programs based on population need, diversity, and social and cultural sensitivity

Promote inter-professional collaboration within an integrated delivery system of health care

Forge the pathway toward expanding the professional landscape of dental hygiene

Instill the desire to pursue doctoral level education

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Clinical and Didactic Educational Concepts

Concentrated Practicum

Dental Hygiene Student Teaching

Public Health

Evidence-based Research

Global Healthcare

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-04-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-03-31 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Dentistry View 15 other Masters in Dentistry in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application

Official Transcripts (from all institutions of higher education)

Two Recommendation Letters

Letters must be signed and come from employers, professors or professional associates (i.e. clinical supervisor or dental hygiene director)

Personal Statement

Photocopy of dental hygiene license in good standing

All accepted students will be subject to a background check through the external agency, Verified Credentials. Further information will be distributed by your advisor

Tuition Fee

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International

10800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 USD per credit during 24 months.
National

10800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 USD per credit during 24 months.
In-State

10800 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 720 USD per credit during 24 months.

Funding

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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