| Originator: | Gift, Tracy Status: On Hold Department: DEH Dental Hygiene | |
| Date Created: | 06/06/2018 Submitted: 07/31/2018 Completed: | |
| Year: | 2019-20 | |
| Effective Semester: | Fall | |
| Program Type: | Degree | |
| Program Title: | Dental Hygiene, AAS | |
| Justification for Modification: | Prerequisite changes will better align with the actual knowledge and skills that entering dental hygiene students must possess and has the potential to reduce the required degree credit hours.
Proposed revised Program of Study Program Course Prerequisites 24-32 BIO 160 - Anatomy and Physiology of Human Structure and Function with Lab Credits: (4) -OR- BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4) -and- BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (4) BIO 205 - Microbiology with Lab Credits: (4) - BIO 201 and BIO 205 at MCC have a prerequisite of BIO 100 - Biology Concepts with Lab Credits: (4) -OR- BIO 181 - General Biology I (Majors) with Lab Credits: (4) -OR- passing score on Biology Challenge Exam (0-4 credits) CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry with Lab Credits: (4) COM 121 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: (3) ENG 101 - English Composition I Credits: (3) PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3) SOC 131 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3) General Education course requirements 3 CIS 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credits: (3) or higher Program Requirements 63 DAE 106 - Dental Radiography Credits: (3) DAE 118 - Dental Materials Credits: (2) DEH 100 - Current Issues and Ethics In Dental Hygiene Credits: (1) DEH 101 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Credits: (5) DEH 104 - Dental Hygiene Theory I Credits: (2) DEH 112 - Periodontology I Credits: (2) DEH 114 - Dental Hygiene Clinic I Credits: (4) DEH 117 - Applied Pharmacology Credits: (3) DEH 118 - Anesthesiology Credits: (3) DEH 121 - Dental Anatomy Credits: (3) DEH 122 - Head and Neck Anatomy Credits: (2) DEH 204 - Dental Hygiene Theory II Credits: (2) DEH 212 - Periodontology II Credits: (2) DEH 214 - Dental Hygiene Clinic II Credits: (3) DEH 223 - General and Oral Pathology Credits: (3) DEH 224 - Dental Hygiene Theory III Credits: (2) DEH 234 - Dental Hygiene Clinic III Credits: (7) DEH 236 - Nutrition in Dental Hygiene Credits: (2) DEH 243 - Community Dental Health Credits: (3) DEH 244 - Dental Hygiene Theory IV Credits: (2) DEH 254 - Dental Hygiene Clinic IV Credits: (7) Current Program of Study General Education Requirements: 34 BIO 201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab Credits: (4) BIO 202 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab Credits: (4) BIO 205 - Microbiology with Lab Credits: (4) CHM 130 - Fundamental Chemistry with Lab Credits: (4) or higher CIS 110 - Introduction to Computer Information Systems Credits: (3) or higher ENG 101 - English Composition I Credits: (3) ENG 102 - English Composition II Credits: (3) PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3) SOC 131 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3) Choose one course from the following: COM 100 - Introduction to Communication Credits: (3) COM 121 - Interpersonal Communication Credits: (3) COM 151 - Public Speaking Credits: (3) Dental Hygiene Core Requirements: 63 Fall - Year One: 14 DAE 106 - Dental Radiography Credits: (3) DEH 100 - Current Issues and Ethics In Dental Hygiene Credits: (1) DEH 101 - Pre-Clinical Dental Hygiene Credits: (5) DEH 121 - Dental Anatomy Credits: (3) DEH 122 - Head and Neck Anatomy Credits: (2) Spring - Year One: 13 DAE 118 - Dental Materials Credits: (2) DEH 104 - Dental Hygiene Theory I Credits: (2) DEH 112 - Periodontology I Credits: (2) DEH 114 - Dental Hygiene Clinic I Credits: (4) DEH 118 - Anesthesiology Credits: (3) Summer - Year One: 8 DEH 117 - Applied Pharmacology Credits: (3) DEH 204 - Dental Hygiene Theory II Credits: (2) DEH 214 - Dental Hygiene Clinic II Credits: (3) Fall - Year Two: 14 DEH 212 - Periodontology II Credits: (2) DEH 223 - General and Oral Pathology Credits: (3) DEH 224 - Dental Hygiene Theory III Credits: (2) DEH 234 - Dental Hygiene Clinic III Credits: (7) Spring - Year Two: 14 DEH 236 - Nutrition in Dental Hygiene Credits: (2) DEH 243 - Community Dental Health Credits: (3) DEH 244 - Dental Hygiene Theory IV Credits: (2) DEH 254 - Dental Hygiene Clinic IV Credits: (7) Total Degree Credits: 97 |
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| Careers: | O*Net Online
29-2021.00 - Dental Hygienists Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ Median Wage - $34.15/hr 71,030/yr Job Outlook - Arizona - 15% projected growth from 2014-2021 |
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| Program Impact: | No | |
| Impact outside of Program/Financial impact - required if reducing program total credits: | Minimum credits reduced by 7 x 18 students per cohort = potential loss of 126 credits over 2 years of the program. This equates to $10,206 potential tuition loss over 2 years of the program. Maximum credits increased by 1 x 18 students per cohort = potential gain of 18 credits over 2 years of the program. This equates to $1,458 over 2 years of the program. | |
| Current Total Program Credits: | 97 | |
| MODIFIED Total Program Credits: | 90 - 98 | |
| Assessment Analysis?: | No | |
| If yes, please describe: | ||
| Catalog Introduction: | The Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene prepares the student for employment as a dental hygienist. Graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary to take the national and state licensing examinations for Dental Hygiene. This program is designed for students to complete in a two-year period following the completion of the program course prerequisites. Students wishing to apply for admission to the Dental Hygiene program must complete all program course prerequisites prior to admission, although they may be enrolled in and complete the courses during the semester in which they are applying to the program. For information regarding the Dental Hygiene AAS, please visit the Dental Hygiene webpage.
Note: Students must adhere to the prescribed program if they are to complete the program and become eligible to take the exams. The Dental Hygiene program is located on the Bullhead City Campus in Bullhead City. Admission Prerequisites The Dental Hygiene program at MCC is highly selective; only 18 students are accepted each fall. All General Education coursework must be completed with a grade point average of 2.8 or above and a grade of "C" or higher in all courses. Science courses must have been taken within the last ten years. Students must complete an application specific to the Dental Hygiene Program and have their acceptance into the program confirmed prior to enrolling in dental hygiene coursework. Students have the option of completing DAE 106 and DAE 118 prior to acceptance into the program. Program requirements information and application procedures are posted on the Dental Hygiene website. Requirements for Graduation No D or F grades in any program required courses and completion of all field of study courses with a "B" or better. Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a "C" or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution. |
| Document | Document Name | File Type |
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| Review Document | Dental Hygiene Outcome map - 2018-07-03 17:16:16 Etc/GMT | application/msword |
| Review Document | Dental Hygiene GP 2019-20 - 2018-10-18 19:45:48 Etc/GMT | application/msword |