Example of Courses
Pre-Requisite Courses: Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene
Descriptions of courses listed below are available in the Undergraduate Catalog.
General Education Prerequisites Required for Major
- BIOL 270 – Microbiology (4)
- CHEM 106 – Chemistry of Life Process Part 1(3) or CHEM 111 - Chemistry of Life Process Part II (5)
- CMST 100 – Fundamentals of Communication (3) or CMST 102 - Public Speaking (3)
- ENG 101 – Composition (4)
- FCS 140 – Introduction to Nutrition (3) or FCS 242 - Nutrition for Healthcare Professionals (not general education) (3)
- PSYC 101 – Psychology (4)
- SOC 101 – Introduction to Sociology (3) or SOC 150 - Social Problems (3)
- STAT 154 – Elementary Statistics (4) or SOC 202 - Introductory Social Statistics(3)
Other Course Prerequisites Required for Major
- BIOL 220 – Human Anatomy (4)
- BIOL 330 – Principles of Human Physiology (4) or BIOL 310 – Basics of Human Physiology (4)
- DHYG 100 – Perspectives in Dental Hygiene (1)
- DHYG 219 – Head and Neck Anatomy (2)
- DHYG 223 – Pharmacology(3)
- DHYG 225 – Oral Anatomy (2)
Dental Hygiene (BS) Courses:
Fall Junior Year (14 credits)
- DHYG 311 – Preclinical Orientation (3)
- DHYG 313 – Clinical Skills Development (3)
- This course has additional course fees.
- DHYG 321 – Radiography I (3)
- DHYG 322 – Biomaterials I (2)
- DHYG 327 – Periodontology I (2)
- DHYG 334 – Dental Computer Software Management (1)
Spring Junior Year (14 credits)
- DHYG 326 – Biomaterials II (2)
- DHYG 328 – Radiography Interpretation (2)
- DHYG 329 – Oral Embryology and Patho (3)
- DHYG 331 – Clinical Dental Hygiene I (2)
- This course has additional course fees.
- DHYG 332 – Clinical Seminar I (2)
- DHYG 420 – Local Anesthesia (1)
- DHYG 427 – Periodontology II (2)
Summer Junior Year (2 credits)
- DHYG 333 – Clinical Dental Hygiene IS (2)
- This course has additional course fees.
Fall Senior Year (13 credits)
- DHYG 421 – Clinical Dental Hygiene II (3)
- This course has additional course fees.
- DHYG 422 – Clinical Seminar II (1)
- DHYG 424 – Nitrous Oxide Sedation (1)
- DHYG 425W – Community Dental Health (3)
- DHYG 426 – Dental Hygiene Jurisprudence (1)
- DHYG 428 – Technology in Dentistry (1)
- DHYG 435 – Community Practicum (2)
- DHYG 438 – Advanced Community Prac. I (1)
Spring Senior Year (12 credits + optional)
- DHYG 431 – Clinical Dental Hygiene III (3)
- This course has additional course fees.
- DHYG 432 – Clinical Seminar III (2)
- DHYG 437 – Dental Management of the Medically Compromised Patient (2)
- DHYG 439 – Advanced Community Prac. II (1)
- DHYG 440 – Restorative Functions (4)
- General Education (if needed)
Optional:
- DHYG 447 – Dental Health Study Abroad Belize (3)
Summary
- General Education: 44
- Required for Major: 19
- Dental Hygiene Core: 55
- Electives: 2
- Total: 120
