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2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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


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DENTAL HYGIENE MAJOR, A.S.

61 MAJOR HOURS, 97-98 DEGREE HOURS

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:

Pre-admission Requirements


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.

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 completed 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 (See Associate Degree Prerequisite Courses above)

SECOND YEAR


Professional Curriculum (See Professional Curriculum-Year One above)

THIRD YEAR


Professional Curriculum (See Professional Curriculum-Year Two above)

FOURTH YEAR


First Semester 15 hours


 

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