Pre-Dental Hygiene Emphasis
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What is Pre-Dental Hygiene Emphasis: General Transfer Major?
This is a transfer program designed for students wishing to qualify for admission for a Bachelor's Degree in dental hygiene at senior institutions. Some institutions require the completion of the associate degree before accepting applicants into specific programs. Other institutions will accept students who have met certain prerequisites in an advanced standing dental hygiene program. Students should consult the catalog of the senior institutions for specific requirements regarding admission and prerequisites. This major is not intended for students seeking an Associate of Applied Science degree in dental hygiene. Students should work closely with an Academic advisor to select appropriate courses.
What will I learn?
All students who complete a degree designated as a Tennessee Transfer Pathway will be able to do the following:
What can I do with this degree?
With this degree the student will be able to transfer the credits to other senior educational institutions to complete the clinical requirement to obtain a bachelor or master’s degree in a dental hygienist program.
Dental hygienist: Provide preventive dental health services to the public. Services include oral and facial exams, periodontal debridement, exposing and processing dental radiographs, applying decay-preventive agents and preparing clients for dental procedures and making clients comfortable during exams and procedures, give instructions for oral care wellness.
What are my options to pay for this degree?
Program Schedule
Fall Semester |
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BIOL 2010 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I* |
4 |
PSYC 1030 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
ENGL 1010 |
English Composition I |
3 |
GEN 1010 |
First Year Seminar |
3 |
MATH 1710 |
Precalculus Algebra |
3 |
Fall Semester Milestones |
PSYC 1030 requires completion of Reading and Writing Learning Support requirements. If you have Writing Learning Support requirements, then you will need to register for ENGL 0900 in addition to ENGL 1010. If you have Reading Learning Support requirements, then you will need to register for READ 0810 in addition to ENGL 1010. GEN 1010 can be taken as a two week bootcamp that runs for 3 hours per day for the 10 weekdays prior to the first day of class. MATH 1710 requires a Math ACT score of 22 or higher. Otherwise, completion of MATH 1000 with a C or higher or completion of SAILS Plus is required. FINANCIAL AID ALERT - If you receive aid, the priority deadline to apply or renew your FAFSA and submit any requested documentation could be near. Be sure to check your Cleveland State email daily for deadlines, announcements, and award updates for the academic year. Please see your success coach or enrollment specialist to make sure you are in good standing or if you have any questions. ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your success coach and/or academic advisor to discuss Spring registration. Remember, advising is key to success! |
Spring Semester |
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BIOL 2020 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II* |
4 |
BIOL 1430 |
Nutrition |
3 |
ENGL 1020 |
English Composition II |
3 |
PHIL 1040 |
Introduction to Ethics |
3 |
COMM 2025 |
Fundamentals of Communication |
3 |
Spring Semester Milestones |
BIOL 1430 requires completion of all Reading and Writing Learning Support requirements. ENGL 1020 requires completion of ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher. FINANCIAL AID ALERT - Now is the time to begin thinking about financial aid for next semester. Be sure to check your Cleveland State email daily for deadlines, announcements, and award updates for the upcoming academic year. Please contact your success coach or academic advisor if you have any questions.
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Fall Semester |
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BIOL 1110 |
General Biology I* |
4 |
CHEM 1110 |
General Chemistry I* |
4 |
HIST 2010 or HIST 2310 |
Early US History or Early World History |
3 |
ENGL 2110 or ENGL 2210 or ENGL 2310 |
Early American Literature or Early British Literature or Early World Literature |
3 |
Fall Semester Milestones |
CHEM 1110 requires completion of ALL Learning Support requirements. All History courses requires completion of Reading Learning Support requirements. Any literature course will satisfy the Humanities/Fine Arts (literature) requirement and all require successful completion of ENGL 1020. FINANCIAL AID ALERT - Check your Cleveland State email daily for important dates, deadlines and announcements regarding your financial aid. Please check with Financial Aid if you have any questions. ADVISING and REGISTRATION - Work with your academic advisor to discuss Spring registration. Your advisor can assist you in course selection, as well as checking requirements for transfer and/or graduation. |
Spring Semester |
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CHEM 1120 |
General Chemistry II* |
4 |
SOCI 1010 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
BIOL 2230 |
Microbiology* |
4 |
³HIST 2020 or HIST 2320 |
Modern US History or Modern World History |
3 |
RELS |
Religions of the World |
3 |
Spring Semester Milestones |
All History courses requires completion of Reading Learning Support requirements.
CONGRATULATIONS! After you complete this semester's courses and maintain an overall 2.0 GPA, you will be a Cleveland State Graduate! |
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