DENTAL HYGIENE

General Academic Courses

·         ENGL 1101                     

·         HIST 1000 or (POLS 1101 and HIST 2111 or HIST 2112)

·         PHED 2202 or BIOL 2190 or AHSC 2202: Principles of Nutrition

·         MATH 1001 (1101) or MATH 1111

·         COMM 1100

·         PSYC 1101

·         SOCI 1101

·         BIOL 2161K

·         Humanities Elective (ARTS 1113, MUSC 1100, or PHIL 1000)

The following course MUST be completed by the end of Spring semester that you are applying:

·         BIOL 2121K

·         BIOL 2122K

·         CHEM 1151K

 Other Requirements:

         ·         Cumulative GPA must be at least 2.5

·         SAT score is required for admission.  A combined score of Math and Critical Reading components must be at least 850 for application

·         The top 20 applicants will have an interview scheduled (only 14 will be admitted to program)

·         Documentation of 30 hours of observation (at least 15 hours with a hygienist) in a general dental practice

·         Three Reference Letters required

·         An official hard copy of all college transcripts must be submitted with application.

·         Admissions Formula for Dental Hygiene:

Core Curriculum Hours          35%

Core Curriculum GPA            25%

SAT or ACT                        10%

Science GPA                         5%

Science Hours Completed        5%

References                           5%

Personal Statement                5%

Interview                            10%

·         Application deadline is March 1st