Evaluations are made on scholastic background, i.e., high school performance, SAT scores, and college work performance. Interviews are conducted to assess interpersonal and communication skills and interest in dental hygiene. Students not accepted into the program are provided counseling on alternative options. Students enrolled in dental hygiene clinical courses have the potential for exposure to communicable diseases and may sustain injuries in the clinical setting. Limited emergency care will be rendered on site.
Students are financially liable for all care received, including emergency room charges.
Certifications and requirements must be current for the duration of program enrollment. Gradute Programs Admission Requirements To be admitted, applicants must meet the requirements of both the Graduate Division and the graduate admissions committee of the Department of Nursing. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate nursing courses. Completion of a course in statistics. A basic research course or equivalent.