BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COMPLETION PROGRAM

Program Director: Mary Jacks, RDH, MS jacks@uthscsa.edu

The faculty and staff at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) are dedicated to health-care education. Our energy and resources go toward supporting an educational environment that attracts and nurtures the very best. The University has state-of-the-art equipment and faculty who utilize these resources in your education.

If you are a licensed dental hygienist and would like to continue your education towards a baccalaureate degree, the UTHSCSA has a program that can be tailored to you. Today's dental hygienists are employed in a variety of health care environments. According to the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics, employment in the field is expected to grow faster than that of many other professions in the coming years. When you receive your bachelor's degree, you will be in a position to advance in your career or seek a challenging new position within a wide range of options. Opportunities for graduates include dental management, teaching, marketing, sales and research, and can include positions with:

• Colleges and universities
• Hospitals with dental programs
• Public health agencies
• Insurance companies
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Corporations

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What are the requirements for admission?
A. For admissision requirements, see the Texas Core Curriculum.

Q. Where do I apply for admission?
A. UTHSCSA uses the on-line Texas Common Application.

Q. Do I need to be a licensed dental hygienist to enter this program?
A. Yes, a state license is required in the U.S. or Canada.

Q. What is the application deadline?
A. The application and all supporting documents must be receivedby June 1 for the fall term and October 1 for the spring term.

Q. Are all classes offered on-line?
A. Currently no, most courses are web enhanced which limits the time required to be on campus. In addition other dental hygiene schools in Texas allow students to complete clinical teaching on their campus.

Q. What is the admission selection process?
A. Selection is a competitive process that is the responsibility of the faculty. Decisions are based on a composite of the applicant's overall professional and academic ability. The University recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to providing appropriate support to its student body.

Q. Who will advise me regarding the application process?
A. The Allied Health Welcome center was created to answer questions regarding pre-requisite courses and admissions policies.

Q. Who will advise me during my studies?
A. Mary Jacks, RDH, MS, is the BS degree completion program director and will assist with degree plans.

Q. Do I have to attend full-time?
A. You can take course work on either a full-time or a part-time basis.

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