About the Program
Program Description:
- Length: 2 years with part-time enrollment (dependant on previous coursework) or one year, dependant on enrollment numbers
- Class Schedule: Most classes offered on-site with some online and correspondence
- Credits: Minimum 61 upper-division credits, with at least 45 upper-division credits from EWU (no clinical component)
Qualifications:
- Minimum graduate GPA of 2.5 from an accredited dental hygiene program
- Current dental hygiene license
- Current malpractice insurance
Curriculum List:
| Item # | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DNHY 470 | Research Methods | (3) |
| DNHY 466 | Career Strategies | (1) |
| DNHY 485 | Oral Health Care Practicum | (5)* |
| DNHY 486 | Project Implementation | (5)* |
| DNHY 487 | Project Evaluation and Report Writing | (5)* |
| DNHY 491 | Field Practicum in Educational Theory & Application | (5)** |
| DNHY 492 | Clinical and Laboratory Instruction | (5)** |
| DNHY 493 | Teaching Methods & Assessment | (4)** |
| DNHY 490 | Dental Hygiene Senior Capstone | (4) |
* and ** indicate linked classes
Other course work includes upper division general education, cultural diversity, and international studies.