Dallas College Dual Enrollment Dental Hygiene
Suggested Pre-Entry Curriculum Fall 2022
Total hours for degree 120 hours. Up to 90 hours transferred from the AAS institution. Up to 40 hours of DHYG transferable with 18 hours being transferred as upper-division credit.
TWU: 30 hours must be taken at TWU. If a student enters into Dual Enrollment and is already core complete electives will need to be chosen and completed at TWU to achieve the 30 hours at TWU. This will vary per student. See TWU Catalog and TWU advisor to assist with current core options.
Students must be enrolled in 6 hours at TWU to be considered for TWU financial aid.
Degree conferred in August of last year if all requirements are met.
First Year at Dallas College
Fall
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Total: 13 hours
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 1406 Biology for Science Majors I (30)1 | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 Composition I (10)2 | 3 |
| HIST 1301 US History I (60) | 3 |
| SPCH 1311 Intro to Speech Communication or SPCH 1315 Public Speaking, or SPCH 1321 Business and Professional Communication (90) | 3 |
1This course is a prerequisite for BIOL 2401 with Dallas College. If this course is already completed, please work with a success coach to select another elective course for this pathway.
2Must earn a grade of “C” or better. Should be completed prior to taking TWU courses.
Spring
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Total: 13 hours
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I (30)4 | 4 |
| ENGL 1302 Composition II (10)2 | 3 |
| HIST 1302 United States History II (60) | 3 |
| SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology (80)3 | 3 |
2Must earn a grade of “C” or better. Should be completed prior to taking TWU courses.
3Other options are available, see success coach.
4Dallas College Dental Hygiene Pre-Entrance Requirement.
Second Year at Dallas College
Fall
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Total: 12 hours
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II,4 |
4 |
| CHEM 1405 Intro Chemistry I or CHEM 1406 Intro Chemistry I (Allied Health emphasis) or 1411 General Chemistry4 | 4 |
| GOVT 2305 Federal Government (70)* | 3 |
| PHED 1164 Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness (90) | 1 |
4Dallas College Dental Hygiene Pre-Entrance Requirements
*GOVT 2305 or TWU GOV 2013 prerequisite for DH 4533 Oral Health Worldview.
Spring
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Total: 13 hours
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
|
BIOL 2420 Microbiology for Non-science Majors4 |
4 |
| Creative Arts (50) | 3 |
| PSCY 2319 Social Psychology | 3 |
| MATH 1342 Elementary Statistical Methods (20)*** | 3 |
4Dallas College Dental Hygiene Pre-Entrance Requirements
***MATH 1342 or TWU MATH 1703 prerequisite for DH 4713 Applied Dental Hygiene Research.
Third Year at TWU with Dallas College (Dual Enrollment)
Fall
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Total: 12 hours
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| DHYG 1301 Orofacial Anatomy, Histology, and Embryology | 3 |
| DHYG 1304 Dental Radiology | 3 |
| DHYG 1431 Preclinical Dental Hygiene | 4 |
| DHYG 1227 Preventive Dental Hygiene Care | 2 |
Spring (Dual Enrollment)
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Total: 14 hours
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| DHYG 1207 General and Dental Nutrition | 2 |
| DHYG 1235 Pharmacology for the Dental Hygienist | 2 |
| DHYG 1261 Clinical - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 2 |
| DHYG 2201 Dental Hygiene Care I | 2 |
| DH 4713 Applied Dental Hygiene Research*** | 3 |
| DH 4533 Oral Health Worldview* | 3 |
*GOVT 2305 or TWU GOV 2013 prerequisite for DH 4533 Oral Health Worldview
***MATH 1342 or TWU MATH 1703 prerequisite for DH 4713 Applied Dental Hygiene Research
Summer (Dual Enrollment)
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Total: 9 hours
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| TWU: GOV 2023 Texas Government (70) | 3 |
| TWU: Language, Philosophy & Culture: See advisor for options (40) | 3 |
| Dallas College: DHYG 1161 Clinical - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 1 |
| Dallas College: DHYG 1219 Dental Materials | 2 |
Fourth Year at TWU with Dallas College (Dual Enrollment)
Fall (Dual Enrollment)
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Total: 16 hours
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| DHYG 1311 Periodontology | 3 |
| DHYG 1239 General and Oral Pathology | 2 |
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DHYG 2231 Dental Hygiene Care II |
2 |
| DHYG 2362 Clinical - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 3 |
| DH 4833 Professional Development for the RDH | 3 |
| **DH 3843 POC for Early Entry RDH to BSDH | 3 |
**TWU may substitute DH 3303 Process of Care for the RDH.
Spring (Dual Enrollment)
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Total: 13 hours
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| DHYG 2363 Clinical - Dental Hygiene/Hygienist | 3 |
| DHYG 2153 Dental Hygiene Practice | 1 |
| DHYG 1315 Community Dentistry | 3 |
| DH 4823 DH Clinical Case Study Development | 3 |
| DH 4513 Alternative Dental Hygiene Practice | 3 |
Summer at TWU
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Total: 6 hours
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Elective at TWU | 3 |
| Elective at TWU | 3 |
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