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Dental Hygiene

The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Dental Hygiene is limited to licensed dental hygienists.  The program enables mid-career adults in a wide range of applied fields to meet their educational and professional needs while completing a baccalaureate degree. A total of 18 Area of Study credits must be from 300/400 level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Dental Hygiene is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements Credits
The following courses are required for the BS degree with an area of study in Dental Hygiene and can be fulfilled in either the General Education or Electives sections of the degree chart. 29
  • Anatomy and Physiology I

(3)

  • Anatomy and Physiology II
(3)
  • Microbiology
(3)
  • Computer Concepts (CIS-107) or above
(3)
  • HPS-200 Statistics for Health Professions
(3)
  • Intermediate Algebra
(3)
  • Higher Level Math above IntermediateAlgebra
(3)
  • General Chemistry I with Lab or General Physics I with Lab
(4)
  • General Chemistry II with Lab or General Physics II with Lab
(4)
  • Certification: State license and American Dental Association National Board of Dental Hygiene Examiners. Copy of original certificate and current renewal card or transfer from Rutgers School of Health Professions partnership.
  • How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Students whose areas of study are not complete at the time of enrollment either use Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) or classroom work to complete their areas of study.

Note: Courses listed in the Area of Study are offered as a guide. Other courses may also be considered appropriate for the program. The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the Evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Leverage Your Training

Have you earned acquired college-level technical expertise on the job? If so, it may be worth college credit. The University also offers a variety of other ways to earn credit, including transferring previous college credits, all designed around the needs of adult learners, like you.

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