Master of Science in Dental Hygiene Program Core Competencies

There are 16 Core Competencies in the MS in Dental Hygiene Program that all graduates must meet. Of the 16, 5 are specifically addressed in DEN HY 202C. These are listed below.

The UCSF Master of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene graduate will be competent to:

  • Develop program goals for a basic preparation dental hygiene curriculum based on a selected school of thought about the following paradigm concepts of Dental Hygiene: Health/Oral Health, Dental Hygiene Clients, Dental Hygiene Actions, and the Environment in which Dental Hygiene Actions occur
  • Develop a program overview for a basic preparation dental hygiene curriculum that maps program goals, outcomes, learning methods, assessments and competencies
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and diplomacy, as administrators, scientists and teachers.
  • Set priorities for small or large organizations
  • Apply ethical principles to program plans

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