Degree Map: Dental Hygiene AAS

This degree map provides the semester-by-semester course sequencing a full-time student will follow to complete this degree. To earn the Associate in Applied Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework required for the degree.

Note the Milestones below each semester. Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion.

Prerequisites

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
1st Semester
BIOL 1314 - Human Anatomy and Physiology	4
CHEM 1134 - General, Organic and Biological Chemistry	4
ENGL 1113 - Composition I	3
HIST 1483 - U.S. History 1492 to the Civil War Era or HIST 1493 - U.S. History - Civil War Era to the Present	3
2nd Semester
BIOL 1324 - Basic Microbiology	4
POLS 1113 - American Federal Government	3
Total Credit Hours	21
It is recommended that general education courses are taken prior to acceptance into the program due to the rigor of the Dental Hygiene program. (COMM 1113 Public Speaking, *PSYC 1113 Introduction to Psychology, SOCI 1113 Introduction to Sociology)

Milestones

Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
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Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteer at a community service site.
Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
Meet with an School of Allied Health academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.
Attend a SmartStart Orientation.
Earn an ACT composite score of 20 or better.
Earn a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better.
Meet with an academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

First Semester (Summer) (after acceptance into the program)

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
COMM 1113 - Public Speaking (May also be taken the last semester.)	3
PSYC 1113 - Introduction to Psychology (S) (If not taken prior to acceptance into the program. May also be taken the fourth or fifth semester.)	3
Total Credit Hours	6

Milestones

Students must maintain a grade of ‘C’ or better to remain in the program.
All risk management requirements must be completed in preparation for the clinical setting (CPR, Vaccinations, Flu Shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen.
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with a School of Allied Health academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Second Semester (Fall)

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
DHYG 1013 - Oral Anatomy, Embryology and Histology	3
DHYG 1022 - Head and Neck Anatomy	2
DHYG 1363 - Dental Hygiene Theory I	3
DHYG 1384 - Clinical Dental Hygiene I	4
DHYG 1412 - Dental Radiography Foundation	2
DHYG 1421 - Dental Radiography Techniques	1
Total Credit Hours	15

Milestones

Students must achieve a final course grade of ‘C’ or better to remain in the program.
Students must meet all essential skills and maintain competency throughout program.
Students must be current on all risk management requirements for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen.
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Prepare for estimated cost of semester, $8200.00.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with a School of Allied Health academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Third Semester (Spring)

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
DHYG 1333 - Pathology, Etiology and Immunology	3
DHYG 1353 - Periodontology	3
DHYG 1373 - Dental Hygiene Theory II	3
DHYG 1394 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II	4
DHYG 1512 - Dental Pain Management	2
DHYG 1532 - Dental Hygiene Pharmacology	2
Total Credit Hours	17

Milestones

Students must achieve a final course grade of ‘C’ or better to remain in the program.
Students must meet all essential skills and maintain competency throughout program.
Students must be current on all risk management requirements for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen.
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Prepare for estimated cost of semester, $5900.00.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with a School of Allied Health academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

Fourth Semester (Fall)

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
DHYG 2312 - Community Dental Health I	2
DHYG 2343 - Dental Materials, Techniques and Support Services	3
DHYG 2362 - Dental Hygiene Theory III	2
DHYG 2385 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III	5
Total Credit Hours	12

Milestones

Students must achieve a final course grade of ‘C’ or better to remain in the program.
Students must meet all essential skills and maintain competency throughout program.
Students must be current on all risk management requirements for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen.
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Prepare for estimated cost of semester, $3100.00.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with a School of Allied Health academic advisor before enrolling for the next semester and for a graduation check.

Fifth Semester (Spring)

Course Number and Title	Credit Hours
DHYG 2022 - Special Needs/Geriatrics	2
DHYG 2321 - Community Dental Health II	1
DHYG 2382 - Ethics, Law and Dental Practice Management	2
DHYG 2395 - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV	5
SOCI 1113 - Introduction to Sociology (S) (if not previously taken)	3
Total Credit Hours	13

Milestones

Students must achieve a final course grade of ‘C’ or better to graduate from the program
Students must meet all essential skills and maintain competency throughout program.
Students must be current on all risk management requirements for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on a national background check and negative drug screen.
Check the academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
Prepare for estimated cost of semester, $5000.00.
To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted and complete 67% of the courses attempted. Review your Financial Aid Dashboard or visit the Financial Aid Office to determine your financial aid status.
Meet with a School of Allied Health academic advisor to file for graduation.

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Degree Map: Dental Hygiene AAS