Dental Hygiene - Program Scope
Seattle Central College's Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health - Dental Hygiene track will provide the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the ever-changing field of oral healthcare. The program offers a rich variety of learning experiences including hands-on learning in the Dental Education Center and community dental clinics. This 8-quarter, full–time Bachelor of Applied Science degree will help prepare for an exciting career in oral health as a practicing dental hygienist.
View or download the Student Handbook (pdf), Planning Worksheet (pdf) and Program Sequence (pdf).
| Program Prerequisites |
|---|
| Prefix |
Course |
Credits |
| BIOL& 160 or BIOL& 211 |
General Biology or Cell Biology |
5 |
| BIOL& 241 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I |
5 |
| BIOL& 242 |
Human Anatomy & Physiology II |
5 |
| BIOL& 260 |
Microbiology |
5 |
| CHEM& 121 |
Intro to Chemistry |
5 |
| CHEM& 122 or CHEM& 131 |
Intro to Organic Chemistry or Biochemistry |
5 |
| MATH& 146 & 136 |
Descriptive Statistics or Statistics |
5 |
| NUTR& 101 |
Human Nutrition |
5 |
| ENGL& 101 |
Composition I |
5 |
| ENGL& 102 |
Composition II |
5 |
| HUM 105 or CMST XXX |
Intercultural Communication |
5 |
| Humanities Elective |
Refer to the VLPA Requirements see College Catalog |
5 |
| PSYC& 100 |
General Psychology |
5 |
| Total Prerequisite Credits |
|
65 |
| Associate's Degree Courses: Quarter 1 |
|---|
| Prefix |
Course |
Credits |
| AHE 128 |
Introduction to Healthcare Practice |
4 |
| AHE 129 |
Introduction to Healthcare Practice |
1 |
| DHY 251 |
Human Pathophysiology |
3 |
| DHY 254 |
Health Promotion |
2 |
| DHY 257 |
Head and Neck Anatomy |
2 |
| Total |
|
12 |
| Associate's Degree Courses: Quarter 2 |
|---|
| Prefix |
Course |
Credits |
| DHY 250 |
Oral Biology |
2 |
| DHY 252 |
Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene I |
3 |
| DHY 253 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene I |
3 |
| DHY 255 |
Dental Radiology I |
2 |
| DHY 256 |
Dental Radiology I Practice |
2 |
| DHY 258 |
Dental Anatomy and Morphology |
2 |
| DHY 259 |
Dental Anatomy and Morphology Practice |
1 |
| DHY 260 |
Emergency Management |
1 |
| DHY 261 |
Preventive Dentistry |
2 |
| Total |
|
18 |
AAS - T in Allied Health Awarded 95 total program credits
BAS IN ALLIED HEALTH: DENTAL HYGIENE TRACK COURSES
| BAS Degree Courses: Quarter 3 |
|---|
| Prefix |
Course |
Credits |
| DHY 300 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene II |
4 |
| DHY 303 |
Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene II |
3 |
| DHY 306 |
Restorative Practice and Materials I |
2 |
| DHY 307 |
Restorative Practice and Materials I Practice |
1 |
| DHY 311 |
Pain Control Anesthesia |
2 |
| DHY 313 |
Periodontology I |
3 |
| DHY 314 |
Dental Radiology II |
2 |
| DHY 315 |
Dental Radiology II Practice |
1 |
| Total |
|
18 |
| BAS Degree Courses: Quarter 4 |
|---|
| Prefix |
Course |
Credits |
| AHE 401 |
Research Methods in Allied Health |
5 |
| DHY 301 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene III |
4 |
| DHY 304 |
Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene III |
2 |
| DHY 308 |
Restorative Practice and Materials II |
2 |
| DHY 309 |
Restorative Practice and Materials II Practice |
2 |
| DHY 312 |
Pain Control Anesthesia Practice |
2 |
| DHY 323 |
Pharmacology |
3 |
| Total |
|
19 |
| BAS Degree Courses: Quarter 5 |
|---|
| Prefix |
Course |
Credits |
| DHY 302 |
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV |
8 |
| DHY 305 |
Fundamentals of Dental Hygiene IV |
2 |
| DHY 310 |
Advanced Restorative Practice I |
2 |
| DHY 318 |
Oral Pathology |
2 |
| Total |
|
14 |
| BAS Degree Courses: Quarter 6 |
|---|
| Prefix |
Course |
Credits |
| DHY 391 |
Community Dental Health I |
2 |
| DHY 400 |
Advanced Practicum in Dental Hygiene I |
8 |
| DHY 404 |
Principles of Dental Hygiene Practice I |
3 |
| DHY 407 |
Strategies of Capstone Project |
1 |
| DHY 410 |
Advanced Restorative Practice II |
2 |
| DHY 413 |
Periodontology II |
2 |
| Total |
|
18 |
| BAS Degree Courses: Quarter 7 |
|---|
| Prefix |
Course |
Credits |
| DHY 401 |
Advanced Practicum in Dental Hygiene II |
8 |
| DHY 405 |
Principles of Dental Hygiene Practice II |
2 |
| DHY 409 |
Ethics and Jurisprudence |
2 |
| DHY 411 |
Advanced Restorative Practice III |
2 |
| DHY 414 |
Selective Populations |
1 |
| DHY 415 |
Selective Populations Practice |
1 |
| DHY 419 |
Community Dental Health III |
2 |
| Total |
|
18 |
| BAS Degree Courses: Quarter 8 |
|---|
| Prefix |
Course |
Credits |
| DHY 402 |
Advanced Practicum in Dental Hygiene III |
8 |
| DHY 406 |
Principles of Dental Hygiene Practice III |
1 |
| DHY 408 |
Capstone |
1 |
| DHY 412 |
Advanced Restorative Practice IV |
2 |
| DHY 416 |
Professional Issues |
1 |
| Total |
|
13 |
| |
PROGRAM CREDITS AT DHY 300-400 LEVEL: |
100 |
| |
TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS INCLUDING PREREQUISITES AND ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE: |
195 |
BAS in Allied Health Sciences Awarded
Questions about course planning? Contact the Advising Center at 206.934.4068 or AdvisorCentral@seattlecolleges.edu.
Class Schedule
Note: The dental hygiene educational environment contains multiple latex products and exposure to potential blood borne pathogens and all treatment conforms to current infection control standards as designated by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the United States Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
