Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (2 + 2)

Students interested in pursuing the courses necessary to apply to dental hygiene professional school are enrolled in the Allied Health Studies major. They complete two years of pre-requisites before applying to the professional dental hygiene program of their choice.

Departments from across the university contribute courses to the B.A. in Allied Health Studies, which is organized by the Health Professions Advising Office in the College of Liberal Arts. This nationally recognized office helps prepare students for application and admission to allied health professional schools.

Allied health studies emphases are

• Dental Hygiene
• Health Informatics and Information Management 
• Histotechnology
• Medical Laboratory Science
• Medical Technology
• Nursing
• Physician Assistant
• Radiologic Sciences

Students receive a well-rounded general education from the College of Liberal Arts that empowers them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change in the world. The program also allows students to choose the relevant courses for their professional school of choice. 

The Value of an Allied Health Studies Degree

Allied Health Studies majors gain the ability to understand human behavior, communicate complex ideas, think critically, interpret data, and engage with a diverse world. These skills prepare our majors to enter any allied health profession and become leaders of the future.

What is a Registered Dental Hygienist? 

Registered dental hygienists are licensed oral health care professionals. They provide direct patient care services that limit the extent of cavities and periodontal disease as well as promote the overall health and well-being of the oral environment and head and neck region. They practice according to the requirements of individual state dental practice acts.