Graduate Program

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 will apply. 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
Semester 1
DEHY 510	Dental Hygiene Research	3
DEHY 502	Instructional Strategies	3
DEHY 505	Clinical Teach/Admin	3
Semester 2
DEHY 500	Current Issues	3
DEHY 501	Dental Hygiene Manag/Admin	3
DEHY 503	Oral Medicine	3
Semester 3
DEHY 599	Thesis	3
STAT 579	Selected Topics in Stats	3
Semester 4
DEHY 504	Dental Hygiene Internship	6
DEHY 599	Thesis	3
	TOTAL	34
Plan II:	Nonthesis Specialty
Semester 1
DEHY 510	Dental Hygiene Research	3
DEHY 502	Instructional Strategies	3
DEHY 505	Clinical Teach/Admin	4
Semester 2
DEHY 500	Current Issues	3
DEHY 501	Dental Hygiene Manag/Admin	3
DEHY 503	Oral Medicine	3
Semester 3
DEHY 560	Non-Thesis Project	3
STAT 579	Selected Topics in Stats	3
	(Graduate Course from Specialty)	3
Semester 4
DEHY 504	Dental Hygiene	6
	(Graduate Course from Specialty)	3
	TOTAL	37
	* Satisfactory completion of Master's Exam mandatory for graduation
Plan II:	Nonthesis Dental Hygiene Practitioner Option
Semester 1
DEHY 510	Dental Hygiene Research	3
DEHY 502	Instructional Strategies	3
DEHY 505	Clinical Teach/Admin	4
Semester 2
DEHY 500	Current Issues	3
DEHY 501	Dental Hygiene Manag/Admin	3
DEHY 503	Oral Medicine	3
Semester 3
DEHY 561	Advanced Dental Hygiene Clinic	6
STAT 579	Selected Topics in Stats	3
Semester 4
DEHY 504	Dental Hygiene Internship	6
DEHY 562	Primary Dental Care	3
	TOTAL	37
	*Satisfactory completion of Master's Exam mandatory for graduation

Admission Requirements

Formal admission to The University is an initial requirement for admission to the Master of Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene. Applications for graduate admission are available from the Division of Dental Hygiene, University of New Mexico. The Division of Dental Hygiene will recommend acceptance to the program. The Office of Graduate Studies will offer final determination of admissions. The following documents must be submitted to the Division of Dental Hygiene for admittance to the program:

Application to the Office of Graduate Studies.
Application to the Division of Dental Hygiene.
Photocopy of the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination results.
Possession of a bachelor degree in dental hygiene or a related field and, in the latter case have completed an accredited certificate or associate program in Dental Hygiene. Proof should
be provided by official college transcripts.
Evidence of an undergraduate overall quality point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Three letters of recommendation.
Interview with Admissions Committee.

Deadline: Both applications are due no later than April 15th. Early admission due date is January 31. Those applicants who are provisionally selected will be notified in May. All applicants will be notified of their admission status. Selection will be given to qualified persons regardless of their race, color, religion, national origin, age, qualified disability or military involvement. Equal opportunity for admission is given to all qualified applicants.

Advisement sessions are available from the Division of Dental Hygiene.

Call the office at (505) 272-8147 for an appointment.

Graduation Requirements

Satisfactory completion of all graduate courses.
Students who have completed graduate-level course work(at a B level or higher) at an accredited institution other than UNM may apply for the credit(s) to be transferred.
Students must maintain a 3.00 GPA or higher.
Student must complete the Master’s Examination and/or Thesis Requirement.
All work toward a Master degree including transferred course work must be completed within a seven-year period.
Students must inform their graduate unit and the Office of Graduate Studies in writing of their intention to graduate at the end of a particular semester by submitting a “Notification of Intent to
Graduate” form.
Unanimous recommendation for graduation by the full-time faculty of the Division of Dental Hygiene and School of Medicine.