The
North Dakota State College of Science Dental Hygiene
program is
a limited enrollment program. The Office of Admission
and the Allied Dental Education Department will
provide student advising and details regarding
criteria for program acceptance (1-800-342-4325
ext. 32333).
The
dental hygiene curriculum includes a science emphasis,
therefore
high school preparation should include biology
and chemistry. In
addition the following prerequisites must be completed
by February 1 prior to the year of entry into
the dental hygiene program:
-
High school diploma or GED
- ACT and SAT
- A minimum of a 2.5 college GPA
- College courses: Introductory Chemistry (CHEM
115 & 115L), Anatomy
& Physiology I (BIOL 220 & 220L) and College
Composition I (ENGL 110)
- Dental hygiene observation experience
Upon
successful completion of the required courses,
students will be
awarded an Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
degree in Dental
Hygiene.
Dental
hygienists are licensed by a state to provide
dental hygiene
care. Licensure requirements include successful
completion of Dental Hygiene National Board and
state or regional clinical examinations.
