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Dec 21, 2024
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2011-2013 Undergradate & Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED PUBLICATION]
Dental Hygiene Major, B.S.
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The dental hygiene program at the University of Southern Indiana is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association, a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The address of the Commission on Dental Accreditation is American Dental Association, 211 East Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611-2678, phone 800/621-8099.
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Prerequisite Courses (64 hours)
Sample Dental Hygiene Curriculum
First Semester (14 hours)
Second Semester (16 hours)
First Semester (18 hours)
Second Semester (16 hours)
First Semester (17 hours)
Second Semester (15 hours)
First Semester (17 hours)
Second Semester (14 hours)
Degree Completion Option for Associate Degree Dental Hygienists (124 hours)
A bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene is available to dental hygienists who have earned an associate degree in dental hygiene. Applicants for this degree will be considered on the basis of a review of the individual’s records and transcripts. A maximum of 64 hours can be transferred from a community college. The applicant must hold a current license to practice dental hygiene from any U. S. state, be certified in CPR for healthcare providers, submit medical and immunization records, and complete a criminal background check and drug testing. Requirements
Following are course requirements for the bachelor’s degree completion option:
- completion of the University Core Curriculum;
- completion of an associate degree in dental hygiene; and
- completion of
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