Curriculum

Requirements and Acceptance Information

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REQUIRED EDUCATION CORE COURSES 14 hours

EDHP 630 Teaching & Learning Theory 3
EDHP/NURS 631 Curriculum Design 3
EDHP/NURS 632 Assessment & Evaluation in Education 3
EDHP/NURS 633 Teaching Strategies 3
EDHP/NURS 634 Teaching Practicum 2 - Note: This can be taken as 1 credit hour each, 2 hours total must be completed. Completing a teaching practicum in a clinical setting may require a background check and drug test based on the requirements of the clinic. The student will be financially responsible for these fees.

Required Healthcare Professional Inter-professional Core Courses 9 hours

HCPI/NURS 651 Healthcare Quality Improvement & Informatics 3
HCPI/NURS 652 Scholarship & Application 3
HCPI 655 Leadership & Health Policy I 3

Required Thesis and Research Courses 11 hours

EDHP 635 Thesis 3
EDHP 691 Research 1 - Note: Per TAMU guidelines, students must fulfill at least 1 credit hour of this course, no more than 3 credit hours can be applied to your degree plan. Research 691 may be used for continuous enrollment while applying for graduation. Students may not apply more than 3 credit hours of 691 to their degree. This course may only be taken twice.
EDHP 622 Research Design & Analysis 4
EDHP 658 Survey Research 3

Basis For Acceptance

All applicants will be considered using the following criteria. In addition, the applicant must be able to perform the essential functions required in the curriculum.

The quality of the applicant's academic achievement is a prime consideration. A grade point average (GPA) is computed based on all courses taken in college.
Preference for admission is given to students with:

1. A cumulative GPA and Science GPA indicating ability to succeed in the program.
2. Attention given to detail when completing the application.
3. A comprehensive biographical sketch that includes information that will help the Admissions Committee know the applicant better. Details about the dental hygiene procedures that have been observed, a description of the community service projects in which you have participated and information concerning your interests, abilities and attitudes that have motivated you to make the commitment required for a career in dental hygiene are examples of information that might be included.

Graduation Requirements

DH-EDHP students must complete 34 hours and make no grades lower than a B may be applied to the degree. Students must score an 80 or higher to successfully pass a course. Any transfer courses will need approval prior to applying them to a degree plan. A degree must be completed in 7 years and a thesis student must complete all thesis requirements.

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