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ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and University of Michigan announce new transfer agreement for dental hygiene master’s degree

Three-year accelerated online option begins in Fall 2025

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï and the University of Michigan have signed a new articulation agreement that offers an accelerated online Master of Science in Dental Hygiene (MSDH) program. The Accelerated Online AS-MS in Dental Hygiene pathway provides a three-year accelerated option for transfer students who have completed or are completing an associate degree in Dental Hygiene and are interested in advancing their education.

“This agreement provides Macomb dental hygiene graduates with a seamless pathway to advance their education and expand career opportunities within the evolving field of dental hygiene,” said Wendi Sparks, associate dean, Dental Sciences, ºÚÁϳԹÏ. “These transfer opportunities ensure our graduates are well prepared to contribute to the future of dental hygiene while strengthening the talent pipeline for local health care and industry growth. At Macomb, student success is at the heart of everything we do, and agreements like this reinforce our commitment to advancing dental hygiene education and career development.”

The online pathway is designed for part-time study and begins in the fall semester. To enroll, students must meet the following requirements:

• An associate degree from ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Graduation from a Commission on Dental Accreditation-accredited dental hygiene program.
• Current local anesthesia and nitrous oxide licenses.
• A current dental hygiene license to practice in the United States.

For those who apply to the AS-MS in Dental Hygiene program, 60 dental hygiene credits and 24 general education credits will transfer from ºÚÁϳԹÏ, totaling 84 credits. Students will need to complete 54 credits at UM-Ann Arbor.

In addition to transferring to Michigan upon completion of their studies at Macomb, students may concurrently take courses and access advising and other services at both institutions.

"By partnering with ºÚÁϳԹÏ, we are able to provide a smooth transition for dental hygiene graduates to join our Accelerated Online AS-MS in Dental Hygiene program,” said Stefanie VanDuine, director, Degree Completion in Dental Hygiene, University of Michigan School of Dentistry. “This agreement enables Macomb graduates to advance their education and expand career opportunities in education, public health, leadership and research. Our fully online, part-time format offers flexibility for students who need to balance studies with other commitments. We look forward to welcoming and supporting Macomb graduates in their growth."

This is Macomb’s first master track ental hygiene completion program with the University of Michigan.

About ºÚÁϳԹÏ

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï () is about transforming lives and communities through the power of education, enrichment and economic development. Macomb grants the largest number of associate degrees in Michigan and is the largest community college in the state. The college provides programming for youth through seniors, including early college for high school students, university transfer and career preparation programs, workforce education, continuing education and certification, and a wide range of enrichment opportunities encompassing arts, culture and lifelong learning.

Media contact: Sean M. Patrick, 586.445.7271, patricks28@macomb.edu