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Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

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Dental Hygiene Baccalaureate

Program Description

The BSDH program helps prepare students for roles in dental care as qualified dental hygienists with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to deliver excellence in patient care, research, and community service.

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

Credits Required

124

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

7

Instructional Months

34

Instructional Weeks

140

CIP Code

51.0602

SOC Code

29-2021.00

Pace and Track Information

Example:

TRACK AND PACE NAME

NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED

CAMPUS

NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS

NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS

NUMBER OF MONTHS FOR COMPLETION

CIP CODE

SOC CODES

BSDH

124

Orange County

7

140

34

51.0602

29-2021.00

Program length may vary.

Campuses

West Coast University - Orange County

Program Delivery Mode

Ground

Academic Calendar

10 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

The Dental Hygiene Board of California will not issue a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) license to anyone without a United States – issued social security number. Students who do not have a United States – issued social security number will be ineligible for licensure in the state of California, and therefore will be ineligible for employment as a Registered Dental Hygienist in this state.  However, graduates may be eligible for Dental Hygienist licensure in some states that do not require a social security number.  Some state boards will issue licensure in their state without residence in the state or a U.S. issued Social Security Number.