Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science
Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a seven-semester AAS Degree in Dental Hygiene and enter the workforce. This program prepares individuals to clean teeth and apply preventive materials; provide oral health education and treatment counseling to patients; identify oral pathologies and injuries; and manage dental hygiene practices. Includes instruction in dental anatomy, microbiology, and pathology; dental hygiene theory and techniques; cleaning equipment operation and maintenance; dental materials; radiology; patient education and counseling; office management; supervised clinical training; and professional standards.
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My Academic Plan: Full-Time
Courses are displayed in a full-time sequence showing the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. This program functions as cohorts starting every fall semester of each academic year. Follow the pathway below to complete your A.A.S. degree in 7 semesters (3 years). For more information, please see your Academic Advisor.
First Semester
| ENG 1021 | English Composition I: GT-CO1 | 3 |
| PSY 1001 or PSY 2440 | General Psychology I (PSY 1001) or Human Growth & Development (PSY 2440) | 3 |
| BIO 1010 or BIO 1111 | Biology Foundations (BIO 1010) or General College Biology I w/Lab: GT-SC1 (BIO 1111) | 2 |
| BIO 1004 | Biology: A Human Approach: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| COM 1150 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Semester Note: Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BIO 2101) and Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BIO 2102) can count in replacement of Biology: A Human Approach (BIO 1004). Students must have taken both BIO 2101 and BIO 2102 courses for a substitution to be granted.
Second Semester
| BIO 2104 | Microbiology w/Lab: GT-SC1 | 4 |
| CHE 1009 | General, Organic, & Biochemistry | 4 |
| SOC 1001 | Intro to Sociology I: GT-SS3 | 3 |
| DEH 1005 | Intro to Dental Hygiene | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Semester Note: DEH 1005 is the only course offered exclusively online in the program. All other courses are delivered in-person.
The chemistry requirement can be met by completing CHE 1009 (4 credits) or one of the following combinations:
● CHE 1011 (5 credits) and CHE 1012 (5 credits) or
● CHE 1111 (5 credits) and CHE 1112 (5 credits)
Third Semester
Semester Note: You must complete this program as a full-time Dental Hygiene student beginning in this semester. Contact an advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
Sixth Semester
Seventh Semester
Total Credit Hours: 92
Prior Learning eligible course
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Important Program Notes:
You must complete this program as a full-time Dental Hygiene student beginning in Semester 3. Contact an Academic Advisor regarding your scheduling needs.
You must complete a minimum of 92 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your Academic Advisor to monitor your completion progress.