Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene Administration (B.S.)
Description
Taft College’s Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene Administration Degree Program consists of two-years focused on education that culminates competence in preventing and treating oral diseases. Throughout the program, students will engage in facilitated learning to gain a foundation in education/teaching, administration, business, and public health. The Program provides students the knowledge, experience, and educational requirements necessary to seek career options beyond clinical practice.
Selection Criteria
Taft College accepts 35 qualified students into its Bachelor of Science Dental Hygiene Administration Degree Program each fall semester. There are minimum admission requirements that all applicants must meet in order to be considered for acceptance into the program.
The application period for the Fall class is March. Designated dates are included in the application once posted.
The Taft College BS curriculum will require the following prior to acceptance:
1. Graduate of an Associate Degree Dental Hygiene Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
2. Cumulative College GPA 2.75. Official transcripts must be on file from all colleges attended.
3. Proof of current licensure as a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) at the time of application and commencement of courses.
Program Requirements
Lower Division Courses: A maximum of 80 semester units verified by admissions process. NOTE: A college level statistics course must be included among the 80 units. A statistics course is prerequisite to UDGE 3005 Research Methodology and Practice.
Upper Division Courses:
Completion of the following CORE courses (40 units)
CREDIT FOR PRIOR LEARNING: 15 Upper Division Semester Units
Courses listed here consist of content and outcomes aligned with and assessed by national, state, and regional requirements for practice as a dental hygienist. Students may petition to receive credit for these courses after entering the program.
| UDGE 3010 | Critical Thinking for Health Professionals | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| DNTL 3020 | Modifying Oral Health Behavior | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| DNTL 3025 | Current Topics in Oral Health | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| DNTL 3075 | Dental Health Careers & Research | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| DNTL 4030 | Foundation of Interprofessional Health Care Practice | 3.00 Credits(s) |
(Dental Hygiene National Board Examination, the Western Regional Examination Board (WREB), the Central Regional Dental Testing Service (CRDTS), and other examination approved /required by the Dental Hygiene Board of California (DHBC) including examination of state law and ethics.
Additional Core Courses
| UDGE 3005 | Research Methodology and Composition | 4.00 Credits(s) |
| DNTL 3015 | Multicultural Awareness within Healthcare | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| UDGE 4035 | Education, Psychology, and Adult Learning | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| DNTL 4040 | Health Education Methods and Practice | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| DNTL 4045 | Public Health Education and Programs | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| DNTL 4050 | Healthcare Management and Administration | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| DNTL 4075 | Capstone Course: Teaching in Dental Hygiene Programs | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| UDGE 4080 | Capstone Course: Healthcare Management | 3.00 Credits(s) |
| Total Credit Hours: | 120 |
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Transfer Information
If you plan to transfer, please note that upper division units may transfer to a CSU as only elective units. Please check with the CSU you plan to transfer to for more information.