School of Health Sciences Dental Hygiene

Bachelor of Science

Prerequisites

Course

Course Title

Credits
CHEM 106/CHEM 106L* Chemistry Survey with Lab

4
CHEM 107/CHEM 107L* Organic and Biochemistry with Lab

4
PHGY 220/PHGY 220L Human Anatomy/Physiology I with Lab

4
PHGY 230/PHGY 230L Human Anatomy/Physiology II with 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 higher MATH*

3

*Institutional or Regental requirements (A.S.)

Requirements in Addition to Prerequisites

The following requirements must be fulfilled in addition to the prerequisite courses, SPCM 101, SOC 100, the proficiency exam, and the professional curriculum to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. The link to each requirement will give a list of acceptable courses for that category.

Advanced Composition 3 Credits
Humanities/Fine Arts 3 Credits
Math 3 Credits
Aesthetic Experience 3 Credits
IdEA Program 6 Credits
Professional Interest Electives 11 Credits
TOTAL 126 Credits*
*ATTENTION: 128 credits must be completed to graduate.

  • Students interested in the baccalaureate degree option may complete these requirements either before or after the two-year professional curriculum sequence. The Dental Hygiene Department Chairperson and USD Enrollment Services Center must approve any course taken from another institution for transfer prior to taking the course
  • Upon successful completion of the prerequisite courses, SPCM 101, SOC 100, the professional curriculum, the proficiency exam, and these additional requirements, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene is awarded

For more information, please refer to the Course Catalog.