Associate in Arts, Dental Hygiene Preparation

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Associate in Arts (AA) - Transfer Degree

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Guided Entry Program Preparation - Dental Hygiene

The Associate in Arts (AA) degree is designed for students planning to transfer to a four-year institution or pursue further academic study. Students complete a broad general education curriculum that fulfills the requirements of the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

Students who intend to apply to selective or limited admission programs at Guilford Technical Community College may declare a Guided Entry Preparation Area while completing prerequisite coursework.

These preparation areas allow advisors to track student progress toward program admission requirements.

Important:
Guided Entry Preparation Areas are not separate from academic programs or credentials. Students remain enrolled in the Associate in Arts degree while preparing to apply to selective admission programs.

Students who do not apply to or qualify for admission within one year will remain enrolled in the Associate in Arts degree without a preparation designation.

Students interested in applying to the Dental Hygiene program should consult with their Guided Entry advisors to determine the appropriate preparatory general education coursework. The course sequence below is recommended for most students seeking admission to the Dental Hygiene program.

Semester I

8 Weeks Session 1

ACA 122 Transfer & Career Success Credits: 1
BIO 168 Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
PSY 150 General Psychology Credits: 3 ¹

8 Weeks Session 2

BIO 169 Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
ENG 111 Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15

Semester II

8 Weeks Session 1

CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry Credits: 3
CHM 131A Introduction to Chemistry Lab Credits: 1
ENG 112 Writing and Research in the Disciplines Credits: 3

8 Weeks Session 2

BIO 175 General Microbiology Credits: 3
MAT 143 Quantitative Literacy Credits: 3
SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3 ¹

Total Credits: 16

Total Credits: 60

Beyond Semester II, please contact the Guided Entry Office for further guidance.

*Additional points towards acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program may be earned for HUM 115 Critical Thinking, and PSY 241 Developmental Psychology. In addition, students may earn ranking points for one of the following: COM 110 Introduction to Communication, COM 120 Introduction to Interpersonal Communication, or COM 231 Public Speaking.

Footnotes:

¹ Both PSY 150 General Psychology and SOC 210 Introduction to Sociology must be completed for points towards acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program.