Associate of Science
Prerequisites
| Course Name | Credits |
| CHEM 106-Chemistry Survey/lab | 4 |
| CHEM 107-Organic and Biochemistry/lab* | 4 |
| PHGY 220-Anatomy and Physiology I w/ Lab | 4 |
| PHGY 230-Anatomy and Physiology II w/ Lab | 4 |
| MICR 230-Basic Microbiology | 3 |
| ENGL 101-Composition I* | 3 |
| ENGL 210-Introduction to Literature* | 3 |
| PSYC 101-General Psychology* | 3 |
| MATH 102-College Algebra or MATH 104-Finite Math | 3-4 |
* - Institutional or Regental Requirements
Sample Curriculum
The following is an example of the curriculum leading to an Associate of Science degree. Prerequisite courses must be completed prior to admission into the professional curriculum. These courses may be taken at other institutions. However, it is important to obtain approval from the Department Chairperson prior to taking these courses off campus in order to ensure their transferability. Applicants should apply by the February 15 deadline prior to the fall semester of the year they desire entry into the program. Students must consult department advisors for assistance with their schedules.
Year One - First Semester
| Course | Credits |
| DHYG 213-Embryology |
1 |
| DHYG 218-Med/Dental Emergencies | 2 |
| DHYG 230-Clinical Skill Dev. I | 5 |
| DHYG 231-Dental Anatomy | 3 |
| DHYG 227-Principles of Radiography | 2 |
| SPCM 101-Fundamentals of Speech** | 3 |
Year One - Second Semester
| Course |
Credits |
| DHYG 214-Histology/Oral Pathology | 3 |
| DHYG 233-Radiology Practicum | 2 |
| DHYG 236-Clinical Skill Dev. II | 4 |
| DHYG 310-Pharmacology | 3 |
| DHYG 351--N2O/O2 Sedation | 1 |
| SOC 100-Intro to Sociology** | 3 |
Summer Session Between Years One and Two
| Course | Credits |
| DHGY 321-Dental Materials I |
1 |
| DHGY 396-Dental Practice Management/Field Experience | 5 |
| DHYG 350-Oral Local Anesthesia | 2 |
Year Two - First Semester
| Course | Credits |
| DHYG 315-Nutrition | 3 |
| DHYG 322-Dental Materials II | 2 |
| DHYG 331-Practicum l | 6 |
| DHYG 336-Periodontics I | 3 |
Year Two - Second Semester
| Course | Credit |
| DHYG 311-Ethics and Jurisprudence | 1 |
| DHYG 335-Practicum II | 6 |
| DHYG 333-Dental Health Education/Community | 4 |
| DHYG 337-Periodontics II | 2 |
** - There are two additional courses that are required prior to graduation with an associate's degree.They are SPCM 101 and SOC 100. These courses may be taken prior to entering the professional curriculum or completed during the professional curriculum or during the summer between professional years. They may also be transferred from an equivalent institution or taken by an alternative delivery method.