Dental Hygiene, A.A.S.
The Dental Hygiene degree prepares its graduates to provide comprehensive oral health care services in a variety of settings. Prior to completion of the dental hygiene program, students are eligible to take the National Dental Hygiene written examination and the Northeast Regional Clinical Board Examination and pass with a 75 percent on each exam. Upon successful completion of the program and passing of the National Dental Hygiene Examination and Regional Board Examination, graduates will be eligible to apply for mandatory state licensure. This degree requires 82 credits in program requirements and general education in the courses listed below.
Courses
- ANAT 1551 — Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit Hours
- ANAT 1552 — Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit Hours
- ANAT 1571 — Anatomy and Physiology With Cadaver I 4 Credit Hours
- ANAT 1572 — Anatomy and Physiology With Cadaver II 4 Credit Hours
- MATH 1102 — Mathematics for Health Sciences 3 Credit Hours