Health Sciences, Dental Hygiene (Pre) Emphasis Area, AS

Program Outcomes:

The health sciences emphasis areas focus on the mechanics of the human body and the application of this knowledge in a clinical setting. The tracks below provide the first two years of background necessary to successfully transfer to a four-year college or university or pre-professional program.

At the conclusion of the program, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the mastery of course work considered fundamental to the training of a health care professional.
• Demonstrate the ability to find, read, and critically evaluate appropriate scientific literature and resources.
• Function successfully within laboratory settings, including use of basic equipment and developing and utilizing appropriate safety protocols.
• Develop critical thinking and problem-solving strategies to approach and solve complex problems.

Notes

• Placement test scores dictate English and math course entry levels. It is important to note that MATH - 1010 Intermediate Algebra  is the prerequisite for CHEM - 1090 General Chemistry I .
• Students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university should consult their faculty and transfer advisors early in their WNCC career to determine a curriculum best suited to their transfer goals.
• Dependent upon the choice of electives, it is possible that the total credits earned for the AS degree will exceed 60 credit credits.
• Students should understand that the courses included in the lists of core requirements and recommended electives will be required by receiving institutions at some point in their journey to the bachelor’s or professional degree.

Program Requirements

In addition to the general education requirements for the AS degree, 26 credits of core courses and 15 credits of electives are required for the degree in pre-dental hygiene.

AS General Education Core: 32 Credits (minimum)

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Core Program Requirements: 26 Credits

• BIOS - 1010 General Biology Credits: 4 (with lab)
• BIOS - 2050 Nutrition & Diet Therapy Credits: 3
• BIOS - 2250 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Credits: 4 (with lab)
• BIOS - 2260 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Credits: 4 (with lab)
• CHEM - 1090 General Chemistry I Credits: 4 (with lab)
• CHEM - 1100 General Chemistry II Credits: 4 (with lab)
• MATH - 1150 College Algebra Credits: 3

Recommended Electives Courses for Transfer: 15 Credits

• UNMC requires a “12-hour series” to be completed in a specific area of study. These 12 credits represent a “minor” to be completed along with the prerequisites for the Dental Hygiene program. UNMC does not specify what discipline the 12 credits should be in.
• UNMC requires an additional six (6) credits of social science credit and three (3) credits of humanities credit.

Total AS Requirements: 65 Credits

Recommended Plan of Study

Total AS Credits: 65