About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Master of Science degree in dental hygiene with a concentration in administration and management. Recipients of the Master of Science degree in dental hygiene develop skills to meet complex national and global health challenges in interprofessional education, knowledge-generation, information transfer, and health care for all members of society.
Program Highlights
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Up to 12 approved graduate credit hours may be taken at another university and applied toward degree requirements.
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Thesis and Non-Thesis options
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Available on-campus and online
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Requirements
Students must complete all courses within a eight-year time period with a minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Students must also successfully present and defend a thesis or non-thesis project and pass an oral comprehensive examination.
Applicants must provide the following documents:
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Graduate Application
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Scores from the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination Note: International dental hygiene students who have not graduated from an CODA accredited dental hygiene program and who do not have National Board Dental Hygiene scores, will be considered for admission on a case-by-case basis. A current active dental hygiene license in at least one state may be submitted for national board scores; consult with the graduate program director.
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Two letters of recommendation from academic sources.
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A written statement including educational and professional goals, how the anticipated degree will assist in achieving those goals, and a detailed statement of research interests.
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International applicants must present satisfactory evidence of competence in English by submitting score of at least 550 on the TOEFL, 79 on the TOEFL iBT or 6.5 or higher on IELTS.
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If you are interested in competing for a University Fellowship, the GRE or Millers Analogy scores are required.
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Evidence of a Bachelor's degree in dental hygiene or a related field and, in the latter case, have completed an accredited certificate or associate degree program in dental hygiene.
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Evidence of an undergraduate overall quality point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).
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Official transcripts of all college work.
Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ODU tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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