Dental Hygiene Major, B.S.

Prerequisite Courses

 Within the University Core Curriculum categories, Dental Hygiene students must select the following courses:

• CMST 101 - Introduction to Public Speaking Credits: 3
• MATH 111 - College Algebra Credits: 4 or higher A2 MATH course
• HP 356 - Ethics and Healthcare in a Pluralistic Society Credits: 3
• NUTR 376 - Principles and Applications in Nutrition Credits: 3
• PSY 201 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
• SOC 121 - Principles of Sociology Credits: 3
• CHEM 141 - Principles of Chemistry Credits: 4
• BIOL 121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
• BIOL 122 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4

Dental Hygiene Curriculum

In addition to coursework from the University Core Curriculum, the Dental Hygiene major requires:

• 14 hours of pre-requisite coursework (HP 115 , BIOL 272 , HP 302 , HP 225 , HP 356 )
• 63 hours of dental hygiene coursework (taken during third and fourth years)

A sample year-by-year curriculum is listed here.

Degree Completion Option for Associate Degree Dental Hygienists

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. 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.