Details: Dental Hygiene - Degree Completion, Major

Dental Hygiene - Degree Completion

Program type: Major

Wichita State's Bachelor of Science (BSDH) in dental hygiene degree completion program gives you a fast, affordable way to earn your bachelor's degree—and boost your career.

  • Complete all courses online—in as little as 15 months
  • Earn up to 28 credit hours for prior coursework
  • Pay in-state tuition
  • Build a foundation for advanced degrees and gain skills for alternative roles in dental hygiene

Learn how dental hygiene - degree completion - is the right fit for you.

Dental Hygiene student in an operatory

  • Applied learning at Wichita State

    At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

  • Admission to the program

    To be admitted, you must:

    • Have an overall minimum GPA of 2.50
    • Be admitted to Wichita State
    • Have your official transcripts sent to WSU
    • Provide a copy of your current dental hygiene license

  • Curriculum

    This completely online program, open to registered dental hygienists, builds on your skills and previous education to prepare you for:

    • Leadership in clinical practice or alternative setting
    • Evidenced-based practice
    • Community health settings
    • Educational settings

  • Careers

    A dental hygiene degree from Wichita State will help you start—or upgrade—your career in this high-paying, high-demand field. Graduates find work in research, teaching and clinical practice in a wide range of settings.