Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene Program
Admission Requirements
- Completed University of Bridgeport application
- Fones School of Dental Hygiene Supplemental Application
- Cumulative G.P.A of 2.5 or higher
- Successful completion of required pre-requisites within 7 years with a C or better: English Composition, Intermediate Algebra, Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology 1 & 2
- Transcripts from any colleges/universities attended
- Proof of high school completion or its equivalent
- Personal Statement
- 2 Recommender Forms
International Applicants
Please consult the International admission requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions officer.
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- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
Associate Dental Hygiene Courses
Total Semester Hours: 74
Admission Requirement Credits
| BIOL 113 | Anatomy and Physiology I w/lab | 4 |
| BIOL 114 | Anatomy and Physiology II w/lab | 4 |
| CHEM 113 | Introductory Chemistry w/lab | 4 |
| MATH 103 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL C101 | Composition & Rhetoric | 3 |
Program Requirements
| DHYG 123 | Oral Anatomy and Embryology | 4 |
| DHYG 124 | Radiology | 3 |
| DHYG 127 | Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist | 3 |
| DHYG 129 | Clinical Practice I | 4 |
| DHYG 130 | Clinical Practice II | 4 |
| DHYG 140 | Introduction to Periodontology | 2 |
| DHYG 227 | Clinical Practice III | 5.5 |
| DHYG 228 | Clinical Practice IV | 5 |
| DHYG 230 | Local Anesthesia for the Dental Hygienist | 1.5 |
| DHYG 232 | Dental Public Health | 4 |
| DHYG 233 | General and Oral Histo-Pathology | 3 |
| DHYG 241 | Periodontology | 2 |
| DHYG 250 | Dental Materials | 3 |
| DHYG 204 | Nutritional Biochemistry | 3 |
| Total | 47 | |
General Education Requirements
| BIOL 113 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 4* |
| BIOL 114 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 4* |
| BIOL 106 | Elementary Microbiology | 4 |
| ENGL C101 | Composition & Rhetoric | 3* |
| CHEM 113 | Introductory Chemistry w/lab | 4 |
| MATH 105 | Intermediate Algebra | 3* |
| PSYC 101 | Psychology | 3 |
| Soc 101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| Total | 27 | |
* Includes prerequisites
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Your Future Starts Today!
- Apply online!
- Financial aid is available, and we accept applications on a rolling basis.
- We have comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
