Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene (DH-AS)
The Associate in Science degree in Dental Hygiene provides students with a broad foundation in dental hygiene and is designed to prepare students to master clinical competencies and prepare for all of the roles of a dental hygienist. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.
Special Admission Requirements
Admission to this program is limited by admission requirements and the availability of clinical space. Therefore, students seeking program admission must complete applications to both the College and the program. Students should not self-advise. Courses are designed to be in sequence. Continued progress in the dental hygiene program depends upon successful completion of courses in this sequence. Application packets are available from the Health Admission Office or the Pensacola State College website at https://www.pensacolastate.edu/.
Admission for eligibility to the program include a minimum grade of “C” or better and 2.75 GPA on Program Specific General Education Prerequisite Courses, College Application, Health Related Programs Application, Clinical Observation Hours (3) and High School Transcript Standard Diploma.
When applicants have completed all sections of the application process and meet the minimum criteria, they will move to candidate status and are assigned a ranking number by the date on which they completed the final requirement. Students are selected in that rank order. Therefore, the sooner applicants complete the requirements, the sooner they move to candidate status and the higher their ranking on the list. Contact the Allied Health Department at (850) 484-2301 for further details. The program begins each May.
Special Program Requirements
Students must complete all courses in the Dental Hygiene curriculum with a grade of C or higher.
Program Contact:
Mitzie Sowell
Department Head, Allied Health
(850) 484-2301
msowell@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites (18 cc)
The following courses MUST be completed with a grade of C or better to be accepted into the Dental Hygiene Program.
Term 1 (10 cc)
By the end of Term 1, students must possess and maintain a Healthcare Providers CPR card, American Heart or Red Cross only. Certification can be earned by successfully completing W 00753 CPR for Healthcare Providers.
Term 2 (14 cc)
Term 3 (14 cc)
Term 4 (10 cc)
Term 5 (14 cc)
See general education course list for general education course options.
Term 6 (8 cc)
Total Credit Hours: 88