Dental Hygiene, Associate in Applied Science
(Suggested Occupational Plan)
Fourth Semester
| | Creative Arts OR Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective | 3 |
| SOCI 1301 | Introductory Sociology | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| | Communications (SPCH) Core Elective | 3 |
| DHYG 2231 | Dental Hygiene Care II | 2 |
| DHYG 2363 | Clinical Dental Hygienist | 3 |
| DHYG 2153 | Dental Hygiene Practice (Capstone) | 1 |
Creative Arts or Language, Philosophy, and Culture Core Elective: DANC 2303 Dance Appreciation, ARTS 1301 Arts Appreciation, DRAM 1310 Introduction to Theatre, DRAM 2366 Introduction to Cinema, HUMA 1301 Introduction to Humanities, HUMA 1305 Introduction to Mexican American Studies, or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation.
Communications (SPCH) Core Elective: SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech Communication, SPCH 1315 Fundamentals of Public Speaking, or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication.
Total Semester Hours for Associate Degree 68
Dental Hygiene students’ computer competency skills are ensured through assessment, utilization of WebDMC, Canvas, word processing of assignments, WebQuest and performing Internet-based searches.