Academics, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Completion
The periodontics department offers a tailored Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Completion program to licensed dental hygienists interested in elevating their education.
When students receive this Bachelor of Science degree, they will be in a position to advance in their career or seek a challenging new position within a wide range of options. Opportunities for graduates include dental management, teaching, marketing, sales and research.
Learning objectives of this program include:
- Dental and dental hygiene sciences
- Theoretical aspects of patient care
- Principles of dental hygiene therapy
The academic path that students will follow during the course of this program includes courses in advanced periodontics, oral pathology, and clinical teaching. A sample plan of study for the Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Completion program from the catalog shows the normal semesters in which courses are scheduled to be taught.