Graduate Certificate in Oral Health Professions Education
School of Professional StudiesLocation: Online | Start Term: Fall
Journey from Practitioner to Educator
We offer this nine-credit-hour program entirely online. It is designed for practicing dental professionals, including licensed dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. This special MCPHS program builds on your previous bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene—or graduate degree in another field—and provides education methodology courses to prepare you as an educator in dental, dental hygiene, or dental assisting in a variety of educational settings. If you wish to continue your education with our Master of Science in Dental Hygiene, you may use credits from this program toward that degree. The program begins in the fall.
Your Program Experience
This graduate certificate program requires you to complete three courses that will help redefine your position in oral health from dental hygienist to expert educator:
- Adult Learning Theory for Oral Health Professions Education
- Curriculum and Course Design in Oral Health Professions Education
- Oral Health Professions Education Practicum
- Graduated with a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
- Achieved a minimum TOEFL score of 79 or a score of 6.5 on the IELTS is required of all candidates for whom English is not the native language
| COURSE | TITLE | SEMESTER HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| DHY 751 | Adult Learning Theory for Oral Health Professions Education | 3 |
| DHY 753 | Curriculum and Course Design in Oral Health Professions Education | 3 |
| DHY 755 | Oral Health Professions Education Practicum | 3 |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 9 | |
Online tuition is calculated at a cost-per-credit rate based on the program you choose and the number of credits for which you register. Learn more about Online tuition and fees.
The Forsyth School of Dental Hygiene at MCPHS
Ours is the longest continually running dental hygiene program in the country.
Other Pathways to a Career in Dental Hygiene
MCPHS offers multiple pathways for graduate students.