Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Offered through a Partnership Between About the Program This unique program is the product of a partnership between University of Missouri–Kansas City (UMKC) and Missouri Southern State University (MSSU). Participating students will enroll in classes from both institutions in a fixed rotation. Students can choose to complete the degree either as a full-time and part-time student. Admissions Qualifications and Requirements
Applications are available online from University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dental Hygiene at http://dentistry.umkc.edu/bec_student/assets/ADM3050308loose%20pp.pdf Additionally the supplemental application to the Division of Dental Hygiene is available online at http://dentistry.umkc.edu/bec_student/assets/pdf/MastersDHSuppAppPkt-04-06.pdf Deadline for application is February 1 of each year. Application Process
Mailing address for all of the above items: UMKC School of Dentistry Upon review of the required application materials, selected applicants will be contacted for a personal interview with the Graduate Dental Hygiene Admissions Committee. The Admissions Committee will be comprised of faculty from UMKC and one faculty member from MSSU. In the event the applicant is not applying for the Collaborative UMKC/MSSU Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program only, UMKC faculty on the committee will conduct the interview. The deadline for application is February 1, for classes beginning in the Fall semester of each year. Basic knowledge and experience in conducting research is gained through related course work in the program and the completion of a research project for both the thesis and non-thesis option. Teaching experiences may be gained through clinical and classroom teaching responsibilities with dental hygiene and /or dental students. The opportunity for a teaching externship at another dental hygiene institution is available to graduate students who meet the established criteria Tuition and Fees: Current estimated tuition costs for the Graduate Dental Hygiene program can be obtained by going to http://dentistry.umkc.edu/bec_student/assets/pdf/DHGradTuitionSchedule2007-2008.pdf Students will pay tuition and fees to the University in which
they are enrolled in a given semester. Enrollment is subject
to the drop policy of the respective University. Students
with questions about payment of tuition and fees should contact
: Financial Aid 5 to 8 hours part-time
aid For more information about financial aid for the Collaborative UMKC/MSSU Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Program , please contact Kathy Feith at 417-625-5422 or feith-k@mssu.edu MSSU will pay financial aid for students even in those semesters that they enroll strictly with UMKC. A consortium agreement will be used between the Universities to maintain financial aid status for the students. UMKC students who take a course offered by MSSU will have their financial aid processed through UMKC and are responsible for paying MSSU for courses taken. Registration and Records Records of academic work completed are kept by both UMKC and MSSU. . Students may visit the MSSU Registrar’s Office in Hearnes Hall 200 or at http://www.mssu.edu/registrar/transcripts.shtml to request a transcript. MSSU students with questions about records and transcripts should contact Cheryl Dobson at 417-625-9389 or Dobson-c@mssu.edu. Degree Audits for graduation from the Collaborative UMKC/MSSU Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program will be done by the Graduate Dental Hygiene Advisor on the MSSU campus. As required by statute and MOU the diploma issued for the Collaborative UMKC/MSSU Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program this joint cooperative degree program will contain the names and seals of both institutions. Registration and Records Curriculum/Degree Requirements:
The Collaborative UMKC/MSSU Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program is a total of 36 credit hours. The 36 hours for either the thesis or the non-thesis option may be completed on a full or part-time basis. A minimum of two academic years is required for full-time students. In addition, a professional scientific table clinic presentation at the Midwest Dental Conference is required for graduation. Due to the uniqueness of this program, prospective applicants will need to contact the School of Technology Dean’s office for advising. Requirements for Graduation:
Advising procedures/information: Students
enrolled in the Cooperative MSSU / UMKC program will have enrollment
for courses that take place through MSSU Graduate Dental Hygiene
Advisor. Miscellaneous Items: Students in the Collaborative UMKC/MSSU Master of Science in Dental Hygiene program will have an email address from both institutions as well as access to both institution’s Blackboard sites. Graduates from the Cooperative Master of Science in Dental Hygiene will participate in the commencement ceremonies on Missouri Southern State University campus. All students affiliated with MSSU will be required to have their research projects approved by a member of the UMKC dental hygiene graduate faculty. Faculty at MSSU will serve as the primary mentor(s) of the research project for their affiliated students. |
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