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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.
Last modified:
May 6, 2008 12:30 PM
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