M.S. in Health Studies (Dental Hygiene)

Pursuing a master's degree in health studies with an emphasis in dental hygiene can open doors to various career paths beyond traditional clinical roles. Dental hygienists with this advanced education can work in healthcare administration, education, public health, community outreach, and research, expanding their impact on public health.

TWU offers a supportive learning environment with faculty experts in their fields. The program offers flexible full-time and part-time learning options for working professionals looking to advance their education without compromising current career responsibilities. Scholarships are available to support your education. Texas resident tuition is available to non-Texas resident students who receive a competitive scholarship of at least $1,000.

TWU's program emphasizes developing leadership skills and advocacy for health-related issues. Dental hygienists with these skills can become leaders in the field, advocating for better oral health policies and practices at local, state, and national levels, influencing public health outcomes.

Studying at TWU provides opportunities to connect with professionals and experts in health education and promotion, public health, and dental hygiene. These connections can lead to collaborations, mentorship, and professional growth and development opportunities.

Program Contact

Jason Torres
940-898-2864
jtorres9@twu.edu

Application Deadlines

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.  Preferred deadlines are as follows:

Fall and Summer - March 1
Spring - July 1

Admission Requirements

• Hold a baccalaureate degree in health promotion, public health, kinesiology, or a related field from a U.S. college or university accredited by a regional or general accrediting agency, or an equivalent degree from a foreign college or university.
• Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher for the last 60 semester credit hours of bachelor's degree coursework, as evidenced by official transcripts. 
• For those seeking the M.S. in Kinesiology with Biomechanics emphasis, submission of GRE scores is highly recommended. 
• For international students, a test of English proficiency or exception. Please consult the School of Health Promotion and Kinesiology Graduate Advisor and the Office of International Education prior to applying.
• Collect and submit the following documents into the application:
  • Personal Statement Letter evidencing the ability to express concepts and ideas in writing, and should indicate whether the applicant is interested in conducting a thesis. If an applicant is interested in conducting a thesis, the applicant should also identify a preferred faculty mentor and discuss how their research interests align with the identified faculty mentor’s research agenda.
  • Professional resume/curriculum vitae evidencing appropriate academic background and relevant experience for graduate study.
  • Email addresses for two individuals familiar with your academic capabilities, who can complete a recommendation form to be requested through and submitted into the application.

For applicants who submit all required application materials but do not meet the minimum requirements for unconditional admission to the master’s degree program, provisional admission will be considered, dependent upon the relative strength of the application materials. When provisional admission is granted, the admission letter from the Graduate School will specify the prerequisites and/or provisions a student must satisfy to advance to unconditional admission status. It is the student’s responsibility to satisfy all requirements to remove the provisional admission status. Once the provisional requirements are complete, the student must inform and provide evidence of requirement completion to the advisor.

Students who do not plan to work toward a graduate degree but who wish to enroll in coursework for personal or professional purposes may, with the permission of the School, apply as “non-degree seeking students.’’ Please refer to the Graduate Catalog for more information.