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About the Program
The BS-DH Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program is designed for dental hygiene graduates of accredited associate degree programs. The degree completion curriculum is offered completely online to accomodate students who are already gainfully employed. Prior to application, students are strongly encouraged to complete all University System of Georgia graduation and core curriculum requirements. Students must complete the core curriculum (60 hours) and Degree Completion Program (30 hours) before being awarded Professional Credit (30 hours) prior to graduation.
Admission Requirements
- A minimum 2.3 institutional GPA on a 4.0 scale is required.
- Two reference letters from individuals who can evaluate academic and/or clinical or employment performance.
- Minimum of an associate degree with a major in dental hygiene from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation.
- Applicants may start Fall, Spring, or Summer. Official transcripts are required from ALL colleges attended. Transcripts should be mailed to GRU’s Office of Academic Admissions directly from the Registrar’s office of the institution. Applicants may also deliver or mail official transcripts to GRU’s Office of Academic Admissions if the transcript remains in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the institution’s Registrar’s Office.
Technical Standards
In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical standards. Visit www.gru.edu/alliedhealth/hygiene/tech standards.htm to review these requirements.
Financial Aid
GRU participates in all federal student aid programs as well as state and private programs. GRU helps students fund their education through grants, scholarships, loans, a service commitment program and/or employment.
Accreditation
Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-440-2500
How to Apply
Applications should be received by June 1 for Fall entry, by October 1 for Spring entry, and by March 1 for Summer entry. Applications and supporting amterials received after the program deadline will be considered on a space-available basis only.
Apply online at www.gru.edu/Admissions, or contact:
Office of Academic Admissions
170 Kelly Building–Administration
Georgia Regents University
Augusta, Georgia 30912
Telephone: 706-721-2725
800-519-3388
E-mail: Admissions@gru.edu
The courses required to graduate from GRU comprise a core curriculum divided into six categories (A-F). Options for completing these prerequisites for transfer to GRU:
| A. Essential Skills |
9 semester hours |
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| English Composition I |
3 hours |
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| English Composition II (literature-based) |
3 hours |
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| College Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Trigonometry, Pre-calculus or Calculus |
3 hours |
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| B. Institutional Options** |
4-5 semester hours |
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Introduction to Computers
Critical Thinking
Creative Writing
Ethics
Health and Wellness
Statistics
Economics
Speech
Medical Terminology
Any approved guided elective from Area F |
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| C. Humanities and Fine Arts** |
6 semester hours |
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Ethics
Foreign Language
Speech, Oral Communications
Literature
Philosophy
Drama, Art or Music Appreciation
Logic
Electives in Humanities and Fine Arts
Religion |
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| D. Science, Mathematics and Technology |
10-11 semester hours |
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One eight hour laboratory course sequence in Chemistry, Biology, or Physics AND an additional course in Science, Mathematics, or Technology
*At least one four hour laboratory Chemistry course is required in either Area D or F
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| E. Social Science** |
12 semester hours |
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U.S. History
U.S. Government
Other History
Economics
Psychology
Sociology
Anthropology
Racial and Ethnic Minority Groups
Lower-division electives in Psychology and Sociology
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| F. Courses Appropriate to the Major |
18 semester hours |
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| Anatomy and Physiology I and II w/labs |
8 hours |
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| Introductory/General/Elementary Psychology |
3 hours |
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| Introductory/General/Elementary Sociology |
3 hours |
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| Speech/Human Communications |
3 hours |
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| *Chemistry I with lab must be taken in Area D or F |
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| *Microbiology with lab and Statistics are strongly recommended |
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| Other approved guided electives: |
1-10 hours |
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| Human Growth & Development, other Math/Science courses, Gerontology |
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** If a student planning to transfer to GRU from another school in the University System of Georgia has completed this area with courses taken there or at another institution from which GRU accepts transfer credit, GRU will accept the area as satisfied. A student planning to transfer from a school not in the University System of Georgia should choose from the list of courses.
Estimated Tuition and Fees
For estimated tuition and fees, please see the Financial Information section of this catalog.
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene - Degree Completion Curriculum
