2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Jul 11, 2025  
2025-2026 Catalog and Student Handbook

Dental Science, AS


CODE: DSH-AS     |     TOTAL CREDITS: 61     |     FINANCIAL AID ELIGIBILITY: Eligible

This degree prepares students to apply for the CSN Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Major.


ACADEMIC MAPS: Map: CSN AS Dental Science 


AREA OF STUDY: Health Sciences

DESCRIPTION
The Associate of Science degree in Dental Science requires four (4) semesters of coursework that prepares the student for application to the Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene limited-entry program or as a transfer degree to a pre-dental program.  The Associate of Science degree may be transferred to UNLV, UNR, NSU, GBC or another baccalaureate-level institution.  Students completing this Associate of Science degree who intend to pursue the BS Dental Hygiene Major MUST complete a Health Programs Orientation and meet with a Health Programs Advisor for additional advisement.  For more information, please visit csn.edu/health-sciences-program-requirements.

 

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Use scientific methods to analyze a problem or issue in dental science.
  2. Explain general and oral anatomical processes and physiological processes.
  3. Relate concepts of nutrition to oral health maintenance.
  4. Evaluate ethical issues of microbiological safety in the dental office with public protection.

General Education Requirements


TOTAL GENERAL EDUCATION CREDITS: 35


300-level and above courses cannot be used to satisfy GE requirements.
Courses with a B suffix (i.e. 100B) cannot be used to satisfy general education or degree requirements for Associate of Arts, Associate of Business, and Associate of Science degrees. B suffix courses may not be transferable within NSHE.

Mathematics (3 Credits)


NOTE: Your first college-level MATH course must be completed before reaching 30 total college-level credits.

Literature (3 Credits)


Fine Arts (3 Credits)


Values and Diversity


All students MUST fulfill this requirement. Course chosen may also be used to fulfill the corresponding general education or special program requirements.

  • SOC 101 fulfills this requirement.