Pre-Dental Hygiene, A.S. (Pre-Dental Hygiene)

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Designed for the student who plans to apply for admission to the dental hygiene program at ETSU. Two years of course work at Walters State plus two years of study in the dental hygiene program are required.

Degree: Associate of Science

Emphasis: Pre-Dental Hygiene

General Education Requirements (41 hours)

Communication (9 hours)

Humanities and/or Fine Arts (9 hours)

Approved Humanities General Education electives¹6 credits
Approved Literature elective¹3 credits

History (6 hours)

Behavioral/Social Sciences (6 hours)

Mathematics (3 hours)

MATH 1530♦ - Probability and Statistics (CC)

Natural Science (8 hours)

Area of Emphasis Requirements (19 hours)

Total Credit Hours 60

¹ General Education electives in each category must be chosen from approved courses listed in the General Education Program .

² Students should consult a faculty advisor to determine appropriate course selections transferable to specific institutions.

Note(s):

Students are required to meet computer competency during the first 30 hours of coursework. CPSC 1100 satisfies the college’s computer competency requirement.
High school deficiencies must be removed prior to graduation; developmental education courses must be taken every semester until completed.
ETSU will phase out the A.S. Degree in Dental Hygiene. Applicants for the 2005 class must meet above requirements for entrance into the B.S. Degree program.