Degree Requirements

• Fulfill University requirements for graduate
• Complete 34 months (three academic years) of consecutive full-time advanced study and clinical training at the School of
• Complete an approved master's thesis based on original research completed during the course of study in an area related to periodontics.
• Attempt the American Board of Periodontology written qualifying.
• Satisfactory performance in the Mock American Board of Periodontology oral examination.
• Satisfactory performance in the AAP In-Service examination.
• Successfully complete all didactic and clinical work in the required curriculum
• Demonstrate satisfactory clinical competency in periodontics.
• Complete a minimum of 93 credit hours, including 70 hours of periodontics courses and a minimum of 8 hours of selected basic science subjects, 4 hours of teaching practicum, and a research/thesis (11 hours).
• Achieve a 3.0 GPA or an overall competence in the student's field. A minimum grade of B must be earned in all work attempted in the master's program. A grade of C or below in two courses will require a faculty review of the student's progress. A third C or below will result in suspension from the program.