Predental Hygiene Curriculum - Math 025 (3-yr option)
| FIRST SEMESTER | CREDITS |
| ENGL 101 English Composition | 3 |
| MATH 025 Elementary Algebra | 0 (3) |
| ACAD 101 Academic Learning Strategies (elective) | 1 |
| Goal 6 or 7 or 81 | 3 |
| Total | 7(10) |
| SECOND SEMESTER | CREDITS |
| BIOL 101-101L Biology I & Lab | 4 |
| PSYC 101 Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 108 Intermediate Algebra | 3 |
| Goal 9 or 10 or 111 | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| THIRD SEMESTER | CREDITS |
| DENT 2203 Introduction to the Dental Office (elective) | (2) |
| CHEM 101 Essentials of Chemistry I (Inorganic) | 5 |
| ENGL 102 Critical Reading and Writing | 3 |
| Elective | 1-3 |
| Total | 11 (13) |
| FOURTH SEMESTER | CREDITS |
| MATH 253 Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| CHEM 102 Essentials of Chemistry II (Organic/Biochemistry) | 5 |
| COMM 101 Principles of Speech | 3 |
| Goal 6 or 7 or 81 | 3 |
| Total | 13 |
| FIFTH SEMESTER | CREDITS |
| BIOS 301 Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| DENT 2012 Principles of Dental Hygiene | 2 |
| Goal 9 or 10 or 111 | 3 |
| Total | 12 |
| SIXTH SEMESTER | CREDITS |
| BIOS 302 Anatomy & Physiology | 4 |
| NTD 239 or 340 Nutrition | 3 |
| BIOS 221-223 Introduction to Microbiology | 4 |
| Elective | 1-3 |
| Total | 12-14 |
NOTE: Three years of coursework is recommended to reduce credit hour load/semester. Please read the 2-year option including summer sessions. Students should work with academic advisor to select coursework.
NOTE: Summer session coursework may be necessary to reduce credit hour load per semester.
1. Refer to the Admission and Prerequisite Information for a complete description of general education requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree and courses that satisfy each of the goals. The above curriculum satisfies all general education goals and specific dental hygiene prerequisites. Several courses listed overlap to satisfy goals 1-5 and goal 12.
2. DENT 201 will be offered on-line each fall and spring semester for students not attending ISU. Transfer students wishing to take this course will register as a non-degree seeking student at ISU. This is a Moodle course and students will register for DENT 201, Section 2 (section 1 is for on-campus students only). To enroll in DENT 201, follow one of the following directions:
- If you are not currently a student at Idaho State University apply for admissions at: https://secure.isu.edu/cgi-bin/phcgi?PH_QKC=SIWSWA01&PH_HTML=SIWHWA01&PH_APP=SIQDB-HP1 When this is complete, go to My ISU and register for the class.
- If you are currently a student at Idaho State University register for this class at MY ISU.
For information on course fees please go to http://www.isu.edu/finserv/
3. DENT 220 is an elective course and is highly recommended for those students without dental office experience. This on campus course is offered fall semester only.