The Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program allows associate degree students and licensed dental hygienists the opportunity to build upon their current knowledge, enhance their current professional role, and advance to broader careers to meet the growing public health and education needs in dentistry. The curriculum is designed to introduce students to the expanding role of dental hygienists in public health and education. Graduates of the Baccalaureate program will be qualified for an array of challenging career opportunities in public health, education, administration, research, management, and related fields. The online cohort program is offered part-time to provide flexibility for working professionals.
Student Note:
Prior to Semester #1. Apply to the Dental Hygiene: Public Health Specialist program and receive approval from the program director to enter the program. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required to graduate.
Lower Division Requirements: 89 Credits. AA or AAS CODA accredited Dental Hygiene Program and Lower Division General Education Credits Awarded (30 credits). Additional Credits- May be Dental Hygiene course credits (55 credits). U.S. and NV Constitution - PSC 101 (4 credits).