Dental Hygiene

FAQs

1. Who can apply?  You must be a licensed dental hygienist in the United States and graduated from an accredited dental hygiene program with an associate's degree and a minimum 2.5 GPA.

2. When are the classes held?  Classes are held evenings, weekends, via distance learning/online, or a combination of online, face-to-face, and/or with the use of Interactive Television, depending on your location.

3. What time do the classes meet?  Evening classes are typically from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Saturday schedules vary depending on campus location, but generally are conducted in a full day seminar format.

4. How long is the program?  Designed for the working adult, the curriculum is two years part-time with no more than 10 credits per quarter.  Applicants may have the option to complete the curriculum in one year. Please contact the Co-director at the campus site for details about this option.

5. May I continue working?  Most students continue to work four days per week when completing the curriculum in two years. They continue their private lives without much issue.  For completion in one year, it is recommended working no more than two to three days per week. Please note that each person is individual and this is merely a guide.

6. Do I need to do more clinical instruction?  No clinical component!

7. How much does it cost?  Tuition will be $198.00 per credit starting fall 2011; however, additional fees may vary.  EWU endorses the advanced degree for all dental hygienists and remains one of the least expensive degree completion programs in the United States.

8. Can I qualify for Financial Aid?  Applicants with questions about eligibility and availability of financial aid are invited to visit the EWU Financial Aid and Scholarships webpage or contact:

 EWU Financial Aid and Scholarship Office 
 Sutton Hall, 102 SUT, Cheney, WA 99204-2431
 Phone: 509.359.2314
 FAX: 509.259.4330
 Email: finaid@ewu.edu

 Deadlines for application for financial aid are strictly adhered to!

 9. What if I am an Out-of-State applicant?  The EWU Expanded BSDH degree program is self-supporting therefore; all students in the program pay the same in-state tuition rate.

10. How many credits will I need to take to complete my degree?  61 upper division credits are required to complete the Expanded BSDH degree.  Additional credits may be needed if the applicant is deficient in prerequisite and university proficiency courses.

11. What if I have course deficiencies in university requirements?  Upon completion of a formal transcript evaluation, applicants will receive a letter notifying them of the results.  If additional coursework is required, the applicant must successfully complete this coursework prior to graduation from the program.  The student is responsible for selecting and successfully completing coursework in the deficient areas.  Please note that you MAY NOT enroll for ENGL 385 unless you have completed the equivalent of ENGL 201. Please plan accordingly when creating your education plan with your Co-director.

12. Who is my advisor?  The EWU Co-Director for each site is your official EWU advisor for every applicant.  Please do not contact the EWU General Advising Office!

13. How do I apply?  Applicants to the Dental Hygiene Expanded Degree Program are required to complete two applications:

a. An Eastern Washington University (EWU) application
b. An Expanded Degree Program application 

You may request application directions from the site Co-director, or you may go online to http://www.ewu.edu/dentalhygiene to download the two applications; the Eastern Washington University and the Expanded Degree Program Application.

14. When is the deadline to apply?  The deadline is July 1.

A complete application package must be sent to your Co-director!