FEATURES OF THE PROGRAM:

• Program for U.S. licensed RDH's seeking baccalaureate education.
• 90 transfer credits (includes clinical dental hygiene, general education and basic science courses) completed at a regionally accredited college or university prior to matriculation. Dental Hygiene transfer credits must be completed at a regionally accredited college or university that is also accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.  30 degree completion program credits are then obtained at the University of Maryland.
• Total BS Degree requirement is 120 semester credits.
• One-Year and Two-Year Tracks.
• Health care dynamics and interprofessional education are hallmarks of the program.
• The Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program is located in the nationally recognized University of Maryland School of Dentistry and situated on the University of Maryland Founding Campus featuring health, law, biomedical sciences, and graduate professional schools.
• One-on-one advising with the Director of the Degree Completion Program
• Faculty with local and national recognition and expertise in the areas of teaching, research and service to community and professional associations.
• Curriculum focuses on preparation for future advanced roles of the professional dental hygienist with advanced degrees.
• Students choose practicum experiences that match their career goals such as in the areas of teaching, public health, research, administration, or advanced clinical practice.
• Utilizes interactive educational and clinical technology and updates current skills, knowledge and awareness of changes in health care delivery.