This baccalaureate degree completion approach is available to Fones' students as well as graduates of a Dental Hygiene program that is accredited by a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. Education at the baccalaureate level enhances the dental hygienist' opportunities, abilities, background and values. The professional dental hygiene curriculum is combined with a liberal arts education. Upon satisfactory completion of semester hours in the areas of study specified, the student will be recommended for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. This program option has been developed for those students who have semester hours beyond the Associate degree and are interested in a broad general education.
Students have the opportunity to shape their own curriculum to meet personal career goals.
The outcome of this planning process is an individualized program that enables the dental hygienist to gain desired knowledge and skills and directly transfer this expertise to a professional work setting. Students may identify a minor in such areas as human services, marketing and psychology to name a few. Total Hours Program Req. IntSt C101 Media Aesthetics 3 Elective 12 Total Hours for General edu.