Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 453 Application Process Applicants to the program must complete a specific Dental Hygiene Program application form to be considered for admission into the dental hygiene program. This application package can be obtained from the Advisement Office in the Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions (1-800-350-7042 in Utah). The application package will request that you submit current transcripts and verification of previous health-related work experience. The application deadline for Fall Semester enrollment is February 1st of each year. A $25.00 application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements 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. Major Course Requirements for Associate of Science Degree Dental Science Courses Required DENT 2201 - Concepts of Community Dental Health Credits: (l) DENT 2205 - Head/Neck and Dental Anatomy Credits: (2) DENT 2206 - Clinical Dental Hygiene/Radiology Credits: (4) DENT 2207 - Dental Hygiene I Credits: (3) DENT 2208 - Radiology Credits: (2) DENT 2211 - Oral Pathology Credits: (3) DENT 2215 - Periodontology Credits: (2) DENT 2216 - Clinical Dental Hygiene II Credits: (3) DENT 2217 - Dental Hygiene II Credits: (3) DENT 2219 - Dental Materials Credits: (l) DENT 2235 - Dental Medicine I Credits: (2) DENT 2250 - Professional Ethics Credits: (l) DENT 3301 - Community Dental Health Service Learning Lab Credits: (l) DENT 3305 - Dental Medicine II Credits: (3) DENT 3336 - Clinical Dental Hygiene III Credits: (4) DENT 3337 - Dental Hygiene III Credits: (3) DENT 3346 - Clinical Dental Hygiene IV Credits: (4) DENT 3347 - Dental Hygiene IV Credits: (2) Dental Science Electives DENT 2800 - Individual Research Credits: (1-3) DENT 2830 - Directed Readings, Projects and Research Credits: (1-3) DENT 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-3) DENT 3130 - Independent Study Credits: (1-3) DENT 4405 - Dental Hygiene Clinical Teaching Practice Credits: (4) DENT 4410 - Dental Hygiene Needs of the Geriatric Client Credits: (2) DENT 4530 - Principles and Application of Evidence - based Dental Hygiene Practice Credits: (2) DENT 4780 - Baccalaureate Thesis Credits: (3) DENT 4800 - Individual Research Credits: (1-3) DENT 4810 - Summer Elective Clinic Credits: (4) DENT 4830 - Directed Readings, Projects and Research Credits: (1-3) DENT 4890 - Advanced Community or Clinical Work Experience Credits: (2) DENT 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4) DENT 4990 - Seminar Credits: (1-2) Dental Hygiene (BS) • Prog ram Pre requ is ite: Successful co mpletio n o f an Associate of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene, National Board Examination and a Regional or State Practical Exam. Maintenance of a current dental hygiene license • Minor: Not Required. • Grade Requirements: 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 120 credit hours is required for graduation; 88 of these are taken for the AS degree and an additional 7 must be taken to complete the BS in Dental Hygiene degree. A prerequisite to the Baccalaureate Thesis course is an upper division Research and Statistics course (numbered 3000 or above, minimum of 3 cr hrs). Thirteen more upper division hours are selected by the student from a menu of elective 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 Department Chair. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements An Advanced Dental Hygiene major application to the program of study contract must be completed with the Dental Hygiene Department Chair prior to beginning any of the advanced courses. General Education Refer to Degree and General Education Requirements for Bachelor of Science requirements. Any general education requirements not taken as part of the Associate of Science program must be completed in order to graduate with a Bachelor of Science Degree. Major Course Requirements for BS Deg ree To be taken in addition to the courses requiredfor an Dental Hygiene (AS). Dental Science Courses Required (7 credit hours) ** • DENT 4530 - Principles and Application of Evidence - based Dental Hygiene Practice Credits: (2) • DENT 4780 - Baccalaureate Thesis Credits: (3) * • DENT 4890 - Advanced Community or Clinical Work Experience Credits: (2) Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog