New Dental Hygiene Degree
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (Entry Level)

The Dental Hygiene Department has received approval from the Kansas Board of Regents for an entry level Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene (BSDH). The entry level BSDH will replace the existing Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene degree.

The proposal requested a Fall 2009 implementation date. Now the proposal has been approved, applicants to the program in Fall 2008 will be applying for the Entry Level BSDH degree.

The major changes with the BSDH degree are the increased prerequisite hours (44 hours) and the completion of the general education requirements. Click on the link below for a listing of the new prerequisite courses.

Click here to view BSDH Prerequisite List for 2008

Applicants must complete all prerequisite courses by the end of the Spring semester prior to beginning the program. Additionally applicants are strongly encouraged to complete the majority if not all general education requirements prior to beginning the program. Student Support Services advisors can assist students in a plan of study. Call 978-3304 or 1-800-340-7472 for an appointment either in person or on the phone. Click on the link below for a listing of the entire curriculum.

Click here to view BSDH Degree Checklist

Admission requirements will remain very similar to the Associate degree. Students must have an overall college GPA of 2.75 or higher and complete all prerequisite courses by the end of the Spring semester prior to entry in the program.