Dental Hygiene (A.S., B.S.)

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61 MAJOR HOURS, 97 DEGREE HOURS

DENTAL HYGIENE MAJOR, A.S.

Prerequisite Courses

Note

There are two additional courses that are required prior to graduation with an associate’s degree. These courses may be taken prior to entering the professional curriculum, during the professional curriculum, or during the summer. They may be transferred from an accredited institution or taken by an alternative delivery method. They are:

The following must be completed prior to admission into the professional curriculum

Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission into the professional curriculum. These courses may be taken at other institutions; however, it is important to obtain approval from the Department Chairperson prior to taking these courses off campus in order to ensure their transferability. Students should apply for selection into the program by February 15 prior to the fall semester of the year they desire entry. Students must consult department advisors for assistance with their schedules.

PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM—YEAR ONE

First Semester 12 hours

Second Semester 14 hours

SUMMER SESSION BETWEEN YEARS ONE AND TWO (7 hours)

PROFESSIONAL CURRICULUM—YEAR TWO

First Semester 15 hours

Second Semester (13 hours)

DENTAL HYGIENE MAJOR, B.S.

61 MAJOR HOURS, 128 DEGREE HOURS

The following is an example of the curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science degree. University and College core requirements may be continued prior to entry into the professional curriculum or may be taken following the two years of the professional curriculum depending on when the student is accepted into the dental hygiene program.

FIRST YEAR

Prerequisite Courses

SECOND YEAR

Professional Curriculum

THIRD YEAR

Professional Curriculum

FOURTH YEAR

First Semester (15 hours)

Aesthetic Experience 3cr
Humanities/Fine Arts 3cr
IdEA Foundation 3cr
Mathematics 3cr
Professional Interest Elective 3cr

Second Semester (15 hours)

Advanced Composition 3cr
IdEA Capstone 3cr
Professional Interest Electives 9cr