Pre-Dental Hygiene (Associate of Science)
Students completing the following core curriculum and the AS general studies requirements as listed in this bulletin will be awarded an AS degree in Pre-Dental Hygiene. This degree will prepare the student for admission to the Bachelor of Science degree program in Dental Hygiene at Loma Linda University and may also apply to other dental hygiene programs. A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or more is required before entering BS professional training.
Core Requirements:
Natural Science (26 hours)
Communication Skills (13 hours)
| ENGL 121 | Introduction to Analytical Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 122 | Introduction to Research Writing | 3 |
| ENGL 223 | Research Writing (WD) | 3 |
| SPCH 101 | Fundamentals of Speech Communication | 4 |
Humanities (16 hours)
| | Courses selected from the following (Must be in a minimum of three areas): history, fine arts (theory), literature, philosophy, foreign language. | 16 |
Social Sciences (12 hours)
Physical Education (5-6 hours)
| PEAC 113-190 | Physical Activity Courses | 1, 1 |
| HLTH 110 | Wellness for Living | 3 |
| | or | |
| HLTH 220 | Human Nutrition | 4 |
| | | - |
| | Religion | 8 |
| Electives | 15-16 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 96 |