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Predental Hygiene Curriculum

 

Following is an example of the predental hygiene curriculum. You may complete courses as stated or you may vary the sequence.

First Year

First Semester
Hours
English Composition
3
General Biology/Lab
4
Speech
3
Introduction to Psychology
4
TOTAL
14

Second Semester
Hours
English Composition
3
Biology of Microorganisms/Lab
4
Introduction to Sociology
3
Social & Behavioral Science
3
First of 12 Hour Series
3
TOTAL
16

Second Year

First Semester
Hours
General Chemistry/Lab
4
Humanities/Arts
3
Humanities/Arts
3
Second of 12 Hour Series
3
Anatomy/Lab or Human Anatomy & Physiology I/Lab
4
TOTAL
17

Second Semester
Hours
General Chemistry II/Lab
4
Nutrition
3
Third of 12 Hour Series
3
Fourth of 12 Hour Series
3
Physiology/Lab or Human Anatomy & Physiology II/Lab
4
TOTAL
17



Six credit hours must be completed in the Humanities & Arts (English literature, philosophy, music history, classics, art history, theater arts, drawing) and three hours in the Social & Behavioral Sciences/Human Behavior, Culture and Social Organization (psychology, sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, geography). A twelve hour series (minor) must be completed in a specific area of study. The Dental Hygiene Program advisor should be consulted for specific details.

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