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Nov 25, 2024
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2016-2017 VSCC Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Pre-Dental Hygiene - A.S. (TTP)
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A Dental Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. A Dental Hygienist may educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Transfer Options
The Tennessee Transfer Pathway (TTP) degree is designed to create a smooth transition to all public universities offering a Baccalaureate degree in this major by guaranteeing the transferability of all courses. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution. Note: There are to be no course substitutions in this program.
All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the Educational Testing Service Proficiency Profile (ETSP). More information can be found at http://www.volstate.edu/Testing/Services.php.
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General Education Requirements - Credits (41)
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)
Footnotes
¹ May satisfy upper level course requirement at four-year institution.
Career and Salary Information
The following is a list of some of the career choices that may be obtained upon completion of this program. Please visit the following website www.onetonline.org or speak to an advisor for additional career opportunities, salary information and education requirements. Salaries are not guaranteed.
| Career |
Beginning Salary with Bachelor Degree |
Experienced Salary with Bachelor Degree |
| Dental Hygienist |
$45,730 |
$78,700 |
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature - See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
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