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Associate of Science
Pre-Dental Hygiene Option
This is a transfer program designed for students wishing to qualify for admission to dental hygiene (Allied or Public Health Programs) at senior institutions. Some institutions require the completion of the associate degree before accepting applicants into specific programs. Other institutions will accept students who have met certain prerequisites in an advance standing Dental Hygiene Program. Students should consult the catalog of the senior
institution for specific requirements.
Summary of Required Hours
Credit HoursCatalog No. Course Title Fall Spring
BIOL 1120/1121 General Biology II 4
CHEM 1110/1111 General Chemistry I 4
CHEM 1120/1121 General Chemistry II 4
ENGL 1010 Composition I 3
ENGL 1020 Composition II 3
1MATH 1510 Introductory Statistics 3
SOC 2010 Intro to Sociology 3
PSY 1010 General Psychology 3
SPE 2310 Public Speaking 3
2Advanced Biology 4 4
3History Sequence 3 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 6 3
1MATH 1810 will substitute if required by some senior institutions or professional programs.
2Most senior institutions recommend some combination of BIOL 2230/2231, BIOL 2010/2011, and BIOL 2020/2021.
3Students who seek an associate of arts or associate of science degree should take the history sequence required by the senior institution. To transfer to a Tennessee Board of Regents University, students should take a six-hour
sequence in American History. One course in Tennessee History may be substituted for one course in American History. To transfer to a U.T. system institution, students should refer to the articulation agreement with that
particular college.
