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Undergraduate Studies
Department of Dental Hygiene
Idaho State University
921 South 8th Avenue Stop 8048
Pocatello, ID 83209
dentinfo@isu.edu
(208) 282-3796
Prerequisite Information and Advising
The dental hygiene program fosters student growth, promotes development of critical and ethical judgment, and encourages life-long learning. Prior to beginning the professional portion of the program, students seeking admission to dental hygiene are required to complete specific courses designated by the department in addition to university general education requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree.
The prerequisite courses are presented in a suggested sequence format so that students who follow this proposed curriculum will complete all prerequisite courses and university required goal courses in a two-year period. Students attending other accredited institutions should utilize the ISU Bulletin or contact the ISU Dental Hygiene Department if questions arise when selecting the following courses or their equivalent. Students need an academic advisor to prepare for the dental hygiene program. Contact the department to receive an advisor assignment.
Advising:
Students interested in pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene are encouraged to meet with a faculty advisor in the Dental Hygiene Department early in the academic career. Advising early in the academic career aids in completion of all core and general education courses. Advising can be accomplished by telephone or in person and scheduled through the Department at (208) 282-3796.
Prior to submitting an application for considered acceptance into the program, all students MUST meet with a dental hygiene advisor at least once to assure that prerequisite requirements are completed.
Prerequisite Core Courses
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DENT 2201** ENG 1101 ENG 1102 COMM 1101 MATH 1153 PSYC 1101 SOC 1101 NTD 2239 or 3340 BIOL 1101 & 1101L BIOL 3301 BIOL 3302 BIOL 2221 & 2221L or 2235 CHEM 1101 or 1111 CHEM 1102 & 1103L |
Principles of Dental Hygiene, 2 cr English Composition, 3 cr Critical Reading and Writing, 3 cr Speech, 3 cr Statistics, 3 cr Introduction to Psychology, 3 cr Introduction to Sociology, 3 cr Nutrition, 3 cr Anatomy and Physiology, 4 cr (lab included) Anatomy and Physiology, 4 cr (lab included) Microbiology and Lab, 4 cr Intro to General Chemistry (Inorganic), 3 cr Intro to Organic and Biochemistry and Lab, 4 cr |
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Electives HCA 1110 DENT 2220 CIS 1101/1101L |
Introduction to Allied Health, 2 cr Introduction to the Dental Office, 2 cr Introduction to Computer Systems, 3 cr |
**DENT 2201
Applicants must complete DENT 2201 by the end of the spring semester of the application year.
On-campus students will register for DENT 2201, Section 1.
Non-ISU students who wish to take this course will register for DENT 2201, Section 2, an online course offered Fall and Spring semester. Registration is accomplished through Idaho State University as a non-degree seeking student.
Transfer Students:
If the prerequisite courses will be taken at another University or College in Idaho, Utah or Montana, please refer to the Transfer Equivalency documents below.
Requirements related to transferring to Idaho State University.