214 taken to complete the BSHS in Dental Hygiene degree. Sixteen more upper division hours are selected by the student from a menu of courses. Transcripts of transfer students will be evaluated on an individual basis. Transfer students must also complete the residency requirement (30 credit hours of WSU course work). Advisement Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene majors must complete a contract with the Dental Hygiene Program Director. Admission Requirements An Advanced Dental Hygiene major contract must be completed with the Dental Hygiene Program Director prior to beginning the advanced courses. General Education Refer to pages 35-39 of this catalog for Bachelor of Science requirements. Any general education requirements not taken as part of the A.S. program must be completed in order to graduate with a B.S. degree. Course Requirements for B.S. Degree To be taken in addition to the courses required for an Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene. Dental Science Courses Required (7 credit hours) A total of seven additional DenSci credit hours are required. Three of these must come from DenSci 4780 - Baccalaureate Thesis or DenSci 4530 - Principles and Application of Evidence-based Dental Hygiene Practice. Four additional hours must come from DenSci 4890 ■ Advanced Community or Clinical Work Experience. DenSci 4780 or 4530 may be used to fulfill 3 credit hours of the WSU scientific inquiry B.S. requirement. Baccalaureate Thesis 3 Principles and Application of Evidence-based Dental Hygiene Practice 3 Advanced Community or Clinical Work Experience 4 Each student must also select upper division course work from a menu of courses to bring the total of upper division hours to 40 credit hours. Dental Hygiene iate of science degree (a.s.) » Program Prerequisite: Completion of the prerequisite courses listed under the Admission Requirements below. » Grade Requirements: Prerequisite course work must meet a standard of 2.25 GPA. All courses required for the major must be successfully completed with a grade of "C" or better (a "C-" grade is not acceptable). » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 44 credit hours of dental science course work is required for the associate degree. Additionally, 35 hours of prerequisites are necessary. Students must also complete nine additional hours to meet WSU requirements for the A.S. degree. Total credit hour requirements equal 88 hours. Advisement Prospective students are advised by the advisement counselors in the College of Health Professions Advisement office. The number of this office is: 1-800-350-7042 (in Utah) out-of-state 1-801-626-7136 DenSci 4780 or DenSci 4530 DenSci 4890 or 626-6128. The College of Health Professions Advisement Office will mail out brochures and applications upon request. Individual counseling appointments can be made for direct assistance. Admission Requirements The science prerequisite courses are listed below and must be completed with a minimum GPA of 2.25 prior to being admitted into the program. These basic science courses must have been taken within five years of the date of anticipated enrollment in the Dental Hygiene Program. Zool 2100 Human Anatomy 4 Zool 2200 Human Physiology 4 Chem PS1010 Introduction to Chemistry 3 Micro LSI 113 Introductory Microbiology 3 The Biomedical Core (HlthSci 1110 and HlthSci 1111) may be substituted for the four courses listed above. This core will award 4 credit hours to the General Education requirement of Life and Physical Sciences. Five more approved credit hours will be needed to fulfill this category of the general education requirements. At least one course in the additional five hours must be a Physical Science approved general education course. Other prerequisite courses include HthSci 2230 Introductory Pathophysiology 3 Engl EN1010 Introduction to Writing 3 Engl EN2010 Intermediate Writing 3 Psych SS1010 Introductory Psychology 3 Soclgy SS1010 Principles of Sociology 3 Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking 3 Nutri LSI020 Foundations in Nutrition 3 APPLICATION PROCESS Applicants to the program must complete a specific application form to be considered for the dental hygiene program. This application package can be obtained from the Advisement Office in the College of Health Professions (1-800- 350-7042 in Utah). The application package will call for letters of reference, current transcripts and ACT scores, and verification of previous health- related work experience. Applicants are required to take a dexterity test offered through the WSU Testing Center. The application deadline for Fall Semester enrollment is February 25 of each year. A $10.00 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. General Education Refer to pages 37-39 for Associate of Science requirements. The majority of general education requirements for the AS degree are taken as prerequisites to the program. However, students must complete all Associate of Science general education requirements to earn the degree in Dental Hygiene. Course Requirements for A.S. Degree Dental Science Courses DenSci 2201 DenSci DenSci DenSci DenSci DenSci DenSci DenSci DenSci DenSci DenSci DenSci 2205 2206 2207 2208 2211 2215 2216 2217 2219 2235 2250 Required Concepts of Community Dental Health Head/Neck and Dental Anatomy Clinical Dental Hygiene/Radiology Dental Hygiene I Radiology Oral Pathology Periodontology Clinical Dental Hygiene II Dental Hygiene II Dental Materials Dental Medicine I Professional Ethics 215 DenSci 3301 DenSci 3305 DenSci 3315 DenSci 3336 DenSci 3337 DenSci 3346 DenSci 3347 ntal Science Electives DenSci 2230 DenSci 2800 DenSci 2830 DenSci 2920 Community Dental Health Service Learning Lab 1 Dental Medicine II 2 Human Behavior in Dental Settings 1 Clinical Dental Hygiene III 4 Dental Hygiene III 3 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV 4 Dental Hygiene IV 2 Oral Health Research & Statistics 2 Individual Research 1-3 Directed Readings, Projects and Research 1-3 Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes & Special Programs 1-3 Independent Study 1-3 Dental Hygiene Clinical Teaching Practice 4 Dental Hygiene Needs of the Geriatric Client 2 Principles & Application of Evidence- based Dental Hygiene Practice 3 Baccalaureate Thesis 3 Individual Research 1-3 Summer Elective Clinic 4 Directed Readings, Projects and Research (1-3) Advanced Community or Clinical Work Experience 1-4 Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes & Special Programs 1-4 Seminar 1-2 Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequence for the Predental Hygiene year and for the A.S. Degree in Dental Hygiene is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. DenSci 3130 DenSci 4405 DenSci 4410 DenSci 4530 DenSci 4780 DenSci 4800 DenSci 4810 DenSci 4830 DenSci 4890 DenSci 4920 DenSci 4990 FreshmanJ'Aix JEBSMffliSHUHfe. Prerequisite Courses —JtaflflM0iLli4lL Prerequisite Courses Sophomori Spring DenSci 2201 DenSci 2205 DenSci 2206 DenSci 2207 DenSci 2208 Elective Total Hours i 2 4 3 2 3 15 DenSci2211 DenSci 2215 DenSci 2216 DenSci 2217 DenSci 2235 DenSci 2250 DenSci 3315 Total Hours 3 2 3 3 2 1 1 15 Junior Spring DenSci 2230 (elective) 2 DenSci 3305 2 DenSci 3336 4 DenSci 3337 3 Gen Ed Course 3 DenSci 2219 DenSci 3301 DenSci 3346 DenSci 3347 Gen Ed Courses Total Hours 14 Total Hours 14 The Associate of Science Degree will be awarded at the completion of the Junior Year. Weber State University I DENTAL SCIENCE COURSES - DENSCI Required Dental Science Courses 2201. Concepts of Community Dental Health (1) This course will present the basic concepts of planning and implementing community dental health programs. These principles include epidemiology, sociological concepts of health and illness, health behavior, public attitudes and principles of dental health education. 2205. Head/Neck and Dental Anatomy (2) Identification of major anatomical landmarks of the head and neck, their innervation, blood supply and function. Also includes instruction in the histology and embryology of head and neck development and tooth morphology. 2206. Clinical Dental Hygiene/Radiology (4) Clinical application of principles of DenSci 2207 and DenSci 2208. Must accompany DenSci 2207 and DenSci 2208. Three four-hour labs each week. 2207. Dental Hygiene I (3) Theory essential to performing clinical treatment, including, but not limited to armamentarium, client-operator positioning, aseptic technique, soft tissue exam, health history, principles of instrumentation and control therapy. Must accompany DenSci 2206. 2208. Radiology (2) Preparatory skills for clinical radiology. Includes lecture material on radiation safety and exposure techniques. Must accompany DenSci 2206. 2211. Oral Pathology (3) The study of manifestations of disease processes in the oral cavity. 2215. Periodontology (2) The study of basic periodontal structures and disease processes. 2216. Clinical Dental Hygiene II (3) Clinical application of DenSci 2217. Must accompany DenSci 2217. Two four-hour labs each week. Prerequisites: DenSci 2206 and DenSci 2207. 2217. Dental Hygiene II (3) Continuation of DenSci 2206. Didactic instruction for intermediate skills in dental hygiene treatment. Must accompany DenSci 2216. Prerequisites: DenSci 2207. 2219. Dental Materials (1) Identification and experiences with materials used in dental office procedures. 2235. Dental Medicine I (2) The study of common medical problems of dental patients and their treatment. 2250. Professional Ethics (1) Professional Ethics is designed to provide dental hygiene students with a foundation in the professional standards governing the dental hygiene profession and the development of ethical decisionmaking skills. These standards and skills will be reinforced throughout the dental hygiene curriculum. 3301. Community Dental Health Service Learning Lab (1) This course leads the student through off-campus field projects with selected community agencies. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CS EET MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE AtfsSJfitfiianirks COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Bu«Mss*fcon MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T Education MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM MRSCI NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO PHSX ZOOL Social & Behavioral Sciences ■&& Q ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRQ AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Weber State University