The Dental Hygiene Program combines advanced dental health courses with general studies classes so that students are both well rounded and ready upon graduation to perform clinical services such as patient assessment, instrumentation, dental radiography, application of fluorides and sealants, and administration of local anesthesia. Students are also skilled as oral health educators to teach patients and the community the principles of preventive oral health care.
Early College Directed Credits
Dental Hygiene: Pathway A is designed for
students who need to strictly remain full-time
(min 12 credits) without the addition of a minor
throughout the duration of their BS program.
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| Choose One: ENG 101: College Writing PSY 100: Intro to Psychology SOC 101: Intro to Sociology | 3 |
| Choose One: COM 101: Public Speaking COM 102: Intro to Communications MAT 111: Algebra II | 3 |
| Choose One: Fine Arts Elective Humanities Elective | 3 |
Dental Hygiene: Pathway B is designed for
students who are okay with adding a minor to
reach full-time status (min. 12 credits) during their BS program
| Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 101: College Writing | 3 |
| Choose One: COM 101: Public Speaking COM 102: Intro to Communications | 3 |
| Choose One: CIS 100 : Intro to Computer Applications CIS 101: Intro to Computer Science | 3 |
| MAT 111: Algebra II | 3 |
| MAT 115: Elementary Statistics I | 3 |
| Choose One: PSY 100: Intro to Psychology SOC 101: Intro to Sociology | 3 |
Related Majors and Certificates at UMA
- Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene
- Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Related Careers
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Assistant
- Office Manager
- Sterilization Technician