Program Overview
The program is a “2+2,” meaning the student completes the first two years at any accredited college or university of choice, and the last two years on campus. All students begin the program fall semester of their junior year. The program includes classroom, laboratory and clinical education.
Policies on blood borne and infectious diseases are strictly enforced in the program. These policies are available to applicants for admission and for patients treated in the dental hygiene clinics.
augusta.edu/alliedhealth/allied-health-professions
Program Contact
Erin Boyleston
706-721-2938
dentalhygiene@augusta.edu
Program Accreditation
Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611
312-440-2500
Admissions Information
This program requires an additional admissions application beyond the regular Augusta University undergraduate admissions application. This program is an accredited 2+2 program, which means applicants must complete their freshmen and sophomore years (60 semester hours) at an accredited college/university of choice, and the junior and senior years (65 semester hours) on the Augusta University campus after being admitted to the program.
For information on admissions requirements, visit the Office of Admissions website at augusta.edu/admissions.
Please note that PSYC 1101 and SOCI 1101 are requirements for admission to the Dental Hygiene Program.
Progression and Graduation Requirements
- In addition to demonstrating personal characteristics appropriate for a health professions career, students must satisfy general and specific technical standards. Visit the department website above to review these requirements.
Program Information
- Program Length: 4 Years (5 semesters)
- Academic Focus Area: Health Professions [HEPR]
- CIP Code: 51.0602
- Program Code: BSDH1_DENH
- Major Code: DENH
