Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Sample Online Curriculum
The sample course of study below is based on the 2019-2020 Undergraduate Catalog. This is not an official advising document. It can serve as a guide for how your existing college credits may transfer to ODU. All efforts have been made to provide accurate program information. However, this information is subject to change by the department.
This is a degree completion program, which means you should already have college credits for the lower division coursework.
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Lower Division Departmental Requirements
These courses are specific to the Dental Hygiene degree. Additional lower division general education courses are required to earn a bachelor's degree from ODU.
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 110C English Composition | 3 | Satisfies GEN ED Written Communication |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Mathematical Skills | 3 | STAT 130M |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Human Behavior | 3 | SOC 201S |
| (DEPT) PSYC 201S Intro to Psychology or PSYC 203S Lifespan Devolopment | 3 | |
| GEN. ED. (DEPT) Nature of Science | 4 | CHEM 105N+106N |
| BIOL 240 or 250 Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | |
| BIOL 241 or 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | |
| BIOL 103 Basic Bacteriology | 4 |
Upper Division Courses
| Old Dominion University Course | Credits | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DNTH 412W Perspectives on Dental Hygiene Practice | 3 | |
| DNTH 414 Educational Concepts for Health Prof I | 3 | |
| DNTH 415 Research Methods in Health Sciences | 3 | Prerequisite: STAT 130M |
| DNTH 416 Administrative Leadership and Prof Devel | 3 | |
| DNTH 440T Telehealthcare Technology | 3 |
You may need to take additional free electives to reach 120 credit hours minimum overall.
Upper-Division General Education Requirements
- Option A. An approved minor, second degree or second major from outside the College of Health Sciences. (12 credit hours minimum)
- Option B. Interdisciplinary Minor from outside the College of Health Sciences. (12 credit hours. Three credit hours may be in the major area of study.)
- Option D. Two Upper-Division Courses from outside the College of Health Sciences. (6 credit hours)
View this program in ODU's Undergraduate Catalog
This bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 120 credit hours total.
To complete this degree at ODU as a transfer, a minimum of 30 credit hours must be earned at ODU.