Associate in Science
College of Health Sciences
Dental Hygiene
DENHY-AS
Effective Beginning Catalog Term: Fall 2024 (640).
The requirements shown below are valid beginning Fall 2024 (640), and may not reflect degree requirements for current students. Current students should visit My SPC and view My Learning Plan to see specific degree requirements for their effective term.
Program Leadership Information
For Academic Advising and Program Admissions Information
please contact:
Barbara Mulholland
Academic Chair
727-302-6630
Mulholland.Barbara@SPCollege.edu
Program Summary
Fully transferable to Dental Hygiene or Health Services Administration BAS programs at SPC. Program begins every year in May.
Florida CIP Code
1351060200 - Dental Hygiene
Federal CIP Code
51.0602 - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist.
Job Related Opportunities
NA
Admission Rules
Please review the Dental Hygiene Admission Guide. The Admission Guide will outline the admission criteria specific to the Dental Hygiene program as well as explain the timetable for evaluation and further admission correspondence. Please review this information carefully to ensure you submit a complete application at the appropriate time. Only students who satisfy all the application requirements and submit a complete application in accordance with the information detailed in the Admission Guide will be considered for admission. Before entering the first term of the Dental Hygiene “program courses” students must complete a minimum of 12 credits from the general education and/or support courses listed below. Prior to admission, students must complete: BSC 2085 BSC 2085L BSC 2086 BSC 2086L MCB 2010 MCB 2010L General education and support courses do not have to be taken in the order listed. Candidates will also complete the Health Programs Application form. Please see a counselor or advisor.
Graduation Rules
Minimum grade of "C" required in all courses.
SUPPORT COURSES
Microbiology (Complete 4 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
1st Summer Term (Complete 6 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
1st Fall Term (Complete 13 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
1st Spring Term (Complete 12 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
2nd Summer Term (Complete 6 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
2nd Fall Term (Complete 11 credits)
MAJOR CORE COURSES
2nd Spring Term (Complete 10 credits)
* DEH 2702C is also offered in the 2nd Fall Term internationally as a Learning Abroad in Jamaica Practicum for selected students.
SUPPORT COURSES
Psychology (Select 3 credits)
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Social and Behavioral Science requirement for this AS degree.
SUPPORT COURSES: Anatomy & Physiology
Complete 8 credits
Completion of this requirement satisfies the General Education Natural Science Core requirement for this AS degree.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Communications - Composition- Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Composition I coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. This requirement must be completed within the first 24 credits of coursework toward the AS degree.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Humanities and Fine Arts-Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Humanities and Fine Arts coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing HUM 1020 will also satisfy the Enhanced World View Requirement
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Mathematics-Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Mathematics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Social and Behavioral Sciences- Core
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required. Completing POS 2041 or POS 2041H or AMH 2020 or AMH 2020H will satisfy the <b><u>course</b></u> component of the Civic Literacy Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Ethics
Complete 3 credits from the approved General Education Ethics coursework. Minimum grade of "C" required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Computer/Information Literacy Competency
Competency may be demonstrated by completing the Computer Information and Literacy Exam (CGS 1070T) OR by successful completion of one of the approved Computer/Information Literacy Competency courses. No minimum credits required.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Enhanced World View
Complete at least one 3-credit course intended to enhance the student's world view in light of an increasingly globalized economy. Minimum grade of "C" required. In some cases, this course may also be used to satisfy another General Education Requirement.
AS GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Civic Literacy
Competency may be demonstrated by completing at least one course from the approved General Education Civic Literacy coursework below (minimum grade of "C" required) <b>AND</b> satisfactory completion of an assessment (exam). This requirement is in compliance with Rule 6A-10.02413 of the Florida Administrative Code.