About our program
Oregon Institute of Technology's online degree completion program enables professional dental hygienists to complete a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. The program integrates dental hygiene and management courses with a general education core. Our degree completion program offers you continuing education in your profession, advancement or new options in your career, and the bachelor's degree required for entry into master's degree programs. Many of our students go on to advanced degrees in business, education and more.
You will begin the program with a foundation for degree completion built upon two sources: credit you complete at another college and transfer to OIT and credit granted for professional licensure. For example, 89 credits are granted for national licensure. After evaluating your credits and credentials, we work with you to develop an individualized plan to complete your program requirements. A typical plan is outlined below: |
Transfer courses (59 credits)
| BIO 105 | Microbiology | 4 | | BIO 231 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | | BIO 232 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | | BIO 233 | Human Anatomy & Physiology III | 4 | | CHE 101/104 | Elementary Chemistry/Lab | 4 | | CHE 102/105 | Elementary Chemistry/Lab | 4 | | CHE 103/106 | Elementary Chemistry/Lab | 4 | | CHE 210 | Clinical Pharmacology | 3 | | Humanities elective | 3 | | MATH 105 | Collegiate Mathematics OR | | | MATH 111 | College Algebra | 4 | | Psychology elective | 3 | | Psychology elective | 3 | | SOC 204 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | | SPE 111 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | | WRI 121 | English Composition | 3 | | WRI 122 | English Composition | 3 | | WRI 123 | English Composition OR | | | WRI 227 | Technical Report Writing | 3 |
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Courses granted for Dental Hygiene National Board Exam (89 credits)
| DH 100/101 | Introduction to Dental Hygiene I and II | 2 | | DH 221/222/223 | DH Clinical Practice & Seminar I, II, and III | 11 | | DH 226 | Head and Neck Anatomy | 2 | | DH 237 | Oral Histology and Embryology | 2 | | DH 240/241/242 | Prevention I, II, and III | 9 | | DH 244 | General and Oral Pathology | 3 | | DH 252/253 | Oral Radiology I and II | 5 | | DH 254 | Introduction to Periodontology | 1 | | DH 267 | Emergency Procedures | 3 | | DH 275 | Ethics | 1 | | DH 321/322/323 | DH Clinical Practice & Seminar IV, V, and VI | 12 | | DH 340/341 | Prevention IV and V | 6 | | DH 344 | Advanced General & Oral Pathology | 3 | | DH 354 | Periodontology | 3 | | DH 363 | Dental Materials | 3 | | DH 366 | Dental Anatomy | 2 | | DH 380 - 383 | Community Dental Health I, II, III, and IV | 7 | | DH 421/422/423 | DH Clinical Practice & Seminar VII, VIII, IX | 14 |
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Degree completion courses (51 credits)
| BUS 317 | Healthcare Management | 3 | | BUS 331 | Personal Finance | 3 | | DH 351 | Pain Management I* | 2 | | DH 352 | Pain Management II* | 3 | | DH 401 | Overview of Advanced Dental Hygiene | 3 | | DH 450 | Instructional Methods | 3 | | DH 453 | Current Issues in Dental Hygiene | 3 | | DH 454 | Dental Practice Management | 3 | | DH 455 | Dental Hygiene Research | 3 | | DH 470 | Community Program Planning | 3 | | MATH 243 | Introductory Statistics | 4 | | SPE 321 | Small Group and Team Communication | 3 | | Communication Elective (from General Education list) | 3 | | Dental Hygiene elective (approved by advisor)** | 3 | | Humanities elective | 3 | | Humanities elective | 3 | | Social Science elective | 3 |
*These credits may be granted for additional licensure exams or by individual course transfer. **DH 451, 452, 460, 480 or others approved by advisor meet this requirement. |
Who is eligible?
- You must have graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program or receive departmental approval prior to enrolling.
- You must successfully complete the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination.
- You must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state where you live.
- You must meet the OIT admissions criteria. Special admissions arrangements are also available.
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How to apply . . .
- Print and complete the Online Degree Completion Program Application for Admission (and the checklist), provided in PDF format on our web site.
- Mail your application, a copy of your National Dental Hygiene Board results, a copy of your state license, and a check for $100 (made out to Oregon Institute of Technology) to the address provided below.
- Request that official transcripts from all colleges you have attended be sent to OIT's Distance Education Office.
- Request an official copy of your NDHB examination results be mailed to the OIT Distance Education Office. This letter will enable the Registrar to grant college credit based on your exam results.
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Registration
You will receive complete instructions for registering after you have been admitted. |
Tuition
As a state-supported university, OIT offers online degree completion programs at affordable rates. There is no out-of-state surcharge for non-Oregon residents. Current information about tuition and fees can be found on the Distance Education web site under Financial Matters. Students who take six credits or more per term may qualify for financial aid. |
For more information . . .
Contact:
Diana Evans
Student Support Services Coordinator
Distance Education Office
Oregon Institute of Technology
3201 Campus Drive
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
Email: Diana.Evans@oit.edu
Phone: (541) 885-1676
Toll free: (866) 497-0008
Fax: (541) 885-1139 |