DENTAL HYGIENE COMPLETION PROGRAM
CORE REQUIREMENTS & SPECIALIZATION
The 18 hours in the core requirements are designed to assist dental hygienists in
acquiring knowledge in clinical theory, management, organization, ethics, research, and strengthening
professional communication, multicultural oral care, clinical, computer, and statistical skills. Of
the 18 hours required in the core, students must take five 3-credit requirement classes and one
3-credit DH elective.
Note: Check the on-line listing of web courses to determine which courses are being offered
each semester.
| Required Core Dental Hygiene Courses (18 credit hours) |
| |
| Course Number | Course Title |
| DH 350 | Contemporary Issues in Dental Hygiene |
| DH 440 | Multicultural Issues in Dental Hygiene Care |
| DH 373W OR HHS 300W | Public Health/Health Care Ethics |
| DH 450 | Oral Health Research Evaluation |
| DH 495C | Oral Health Outcomes |
| Elective Dental Hygiene Courses (Select one course for a total of 3 credit hours.
Be aware that courses change per semester and are offered based on instructor availablity) |
| |
| Course Number | Course Title |
| DH 340 | Oral Pathology |
| DH 419 | Periodontics II |
| DH 430 | Introduction to Dental Hygiene Teaching Internship |
| DH 497 | Independent Study |
