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BS in Dental Hygiene

Didactic Program: Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Dental Hygiene Program (Track A or Track B), which comprises 128 credits, provides advanced education for dental health care providers who may wish to prepare for a career in education, research, health care management, and public health or to broaden their background by completing their college education. Career opportunities for program graduates include positions with colleges and universities (as faculty or administrators), hospitals with dental programs, public health agencies, and corporations (in management, education services, marketing, sales, and research).

Track A (four-year track): This program enables students to obtain the baccalaureate (B.S.) degree, while also receiving dental hygiene training. Education at the baccalaureate level will expand the practice of dental hygiene, creating more flexibility and creativity in employment opportunities. The curriculum is offered full-time day for four years. The first-year curriculum includes courses in general education, basic science, and clinical sciences. The second and third years include dental hygiene theory with a clinical component. The fourth year includes advanced dental hygiene theory with additional general education requirements to complete the credit base for the degree. Opportunity to pursue an area of concentration is available to complement the candidate’s career goals. Students are admitted in the fall or spring semester.

Track B (degree completion): The Degree Completion Program in Dental Hygiene is designed for individuals who have already completed an approved program in dental hygiene who wish to pursue their baccalaureate degree. An integral part of the program is the opportunity to pursue an area of concentration designed to meet the educational interests and expand the career opportunities of the dental health professional, including education, research, health policy management, geriatrics, and liberal arts. Students are admitted in the fall or spring semester. This curriculum provides the student with the option of a full-time or part-time schedule to complete the remaining credits needed for the degree. Most classes are offered in the late afternoon or evening for those students who wish to be employed while earning their degree.

Graduates of the Associate in Applied Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene who are interested in the nutrition and dietetics or nursing profession are eligible to transfer credits to the NYU College of Nursing to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in nutrition and dietetics or nursing. The number of credits vary according to the program.