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Prerequisites, Requirements
& Units |
| The following
courses must be completed with a minimum grade of "C" and an over-all
GPA of 2.5. Once a passing grade is achieved and program application requirements
are met, courses may not be repeated for a higher grade.
1.Science Prerequisites:
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Four (4) of these courses must be completed
prior to application. ALL others must be completed by the end of the Spring
semester prior to acceptance in the Fall program. All science courses must
be completed within five years of filing the first eligible application and
with an overall GPA of 3.0.
CHEM 101 C Introduction to Chemistry (5 units)
BIOL 220 C Medical Microbiology (4 units)
BIOL 231 C General Anatomy (4 units)
BIOL 241 C Human Physiology (5 units)
HRC 100 C Nutrition (3 units)
CHEM 201 Basic Organic and Biochemistry (5 units) |
| 2.
General Education Prerequisites: |
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Three (3) of the following related courses
must be completed prior to application. The remaining two (2) courses must be
completed by the end of the Spring semester prior to acceptance in the Fall program.
PSY 101 C General Psychology (3 units)
SOC 101 C Introduction to Sociology (3 units)
SPCH 100 C Human Communication (3 units)
ENGL 100 C College Writing (3 units)
Arts or Humanities (See General Education Requirement (3 units) |
| General
Education/Graduation Requirements |
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The following additional courses are required
for the Associate degree and must be completed prior to the end of the program
for an Associate Degree to be awarded. Please refer to current Catalog for specific
course options.
Math 20 C Elementary Algebra (4 units)
Physical Education (activity) (1 unit)
Cultural Pluralism (3 units)
Arts or Humanities (a category not used above) (3 units)
Reading Proficiency
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| A student must attain
a minimum of a "C" in all required courses to continue in the program |
| Course # |
Semester 1 |
Units |
DH 101 C
DH 104 C
DH 106 C
DH 109 C
DH 205
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Dental Anatomy & Morphology
Oral Health Assessment
Radiology Tech/Hygienists
Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene
Oral Histology and Embryology
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2.0
3.0
3.0
4.5
3.0
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| Course # |
Semester 2 |
Units |
DH 110 C
DH 113 C
DH 116 C
DH 125 C
DH 212
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Clinical Dental Hygiene
General and Oral Pathology
Dental Materials/Hygienists
Periodontal Pathology & Therapy
Head and Neck Anatomy
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6.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0 |
| Course # |
Summer Session Elective |
Units |
| DH 275 C |
Clinical Dental Hygiene |
0.5 |
| Course # |
Semester 3 |
Units |
DH 220 C
DH 240 C
DH 250 C
DH 255 C
DH 260 C |
Clinical Dental Hygiene
Community Oral Health I
Pharmacology
Dental Anesthesiology
Dental Care for Special Needs |
6.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0 |
| Course # |
Semester 4 |
Units |
DH 221 C
DH 230 C
DH 241 C
DH 245 C
DH 248 C |
Clinical Dental Hygiene
Dental Specialties
Community Oral Health II
Dental Jurisprudence
Medical/Dental Emergencies |
6.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
1.0 |
| Course # |
Summer Session Elective |
Units |
| DH 275 C |
Clinical Dental Hygiene |
0.5 |
