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2025-2026 College Catalog

Pre-Dental Hygiene (AS)

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This is a recommended academic map for students taking pre-requisites and co-requisites while awaiting acceptance into the Dental Hygiene Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program or for students wishing to obtain an Associate of Science degree in General Studies for transfer. Entrance into the AAS program is competitive, sometimes requiring several application cycles. Students awaiting acceptance into the Dental Hygiene AAS program can continue with the Pre-Dental Hygiene academic map to complete an Associate of Science degree for transfer to a four-year institution of higher education in Texas. Students interested in this degree, or entrance into the AAS degree, should meet with an academic advisor prior to enrolling in classes.

Curriculum

  • College Readiness Courses (if needed)

General Education Core Curriculum Course List 

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

*Transfer Electives

Students who plan to pursue a baccalaureate degree should seek advising from the institution to which they intend to transfer.

Total Semester Hours - 60

*Courses are suggested electives that will contribute to AS degree requirements. Different electives may be chosen, but must be selected from the academic rather than technical courses, as indicated in the course descriptions.

¹Pre-requisite/co-requisite for Dental Hygiene (DH) Program (AAS).

²Both Creative Arts and Language, Philosophy, & Culture required for AS degree but only one required for DH AAS degree.

³Not needed for DH Program (AAS) if high school chemistry successfully completed.

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