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2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog Progression Plans are for planning purposesonly; see the catalog for official details.
Dental Hygiene, Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Four Year Progression PlanCampus Availibility
- Flagstaff
Year 1
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | DH102 | Orientation To Dental Hygiene | 1 | ||
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Description: Designed to acquaint pre-dental hygiene students with the professions of dental hygiene and dentistry. Surveys oral health and introduces patient education. DH 102 is a prerequisite for admission to the NAU Dental Hygiene program. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BIO181 | Unity Of Life I: Cell Life | 3 | ||
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Description: Introductory course for biology majors. Emphasizes the unifying molecular and cellular principles of all life on earth. 3 hrs. lecture. Letter grade only. Prerequisites: high school algebra, biology, and chemistry. Corequisite: BIO 181L Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | BIO181L | Unity Of Life I Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Introduces experimental techniques in cellular and molecular biological sciences. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite or Corequisite: BIO 181 or BIO 181H Requirement Designation: Lab Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | CHM130 | Fundamental Chemistry | 4 | ||
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Description: Principles of chemistry course for students requiring only one semester of chemistry and those proceeding to a one-semester organic (CHM 230) course. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (MAT 102X or higher or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 35+; MATHC 35+; PLACE 43+)) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | CHM151L | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Introduces important lab practices, stoichiometry, and the analysis of chemical unknowns. 2 hrs. lab including lecture time when appropriate. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 130 or CHM 151 Requirement Designation: Lab Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | STA270 | Applied Statistics | 3 | ||
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Description: Graphical and quantitative description of data; binomial, normal, and t distributions; one- and two-sample hypothesis tests and confidence intervals; simple linear regression and correlation. Credit cannot be earned in both STA 270 and STA 275. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: MAT 102X or MAT 108 or MAT 114 or higher w/ grade of C or better or Math Placement Test Results (ALEKS/MATHA 40+; MATHC 40+; PLACE 46+) or International Exchange Student Group Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 1. | PSY101 | Introduction To Psychology | 3 | ||
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Description: Surveys the science of psychology, including history of psychology, physiology, development, health, abnormal, learning, sensation, perception, motivation, personality, and intelligence. Letter grade only. Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BIO201 | Human Anatomy/Physiology I | 3 | ||
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Description: Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems in health and disease. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (BIO 181 or 181H) and BIO 181L Corequisite: BIO 201L Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | BIO201L | Bio 201 Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Examines histology and human organ systems including integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Pre-or Corequisite: BIO 201 Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | ENG105 | Critical Read/Writng In Univ | 4 | ||
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Description: Writing skills for completing university coursework. Fulfills the liberal studies requirement for English composition. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: ((English Placement Test Results (ACT 17+; Accuplacer WR 4-7; IELTS 6+; PLACE 30+; SATI 340+, TOEFL PB 525+/CB 193+/IB 70+)) or (Test Results (ACT < 7; AccuplacerWR < 4; PLACE 10; SATI < 340) and Corequisite: ENG 100)) Requirement Designation: Foundation Requirement Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | NTS256 | Medical Nutrition | 3 | ||
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Description: Science of human nutrition, nutrient sources, functions and interactions; physiological needs throughout the life cycle; role of nutrition in health and disease. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIO 201 Requirement Designation: Science and Applied Science Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| At this point students must be accepted into the Dental Hygiene Department. All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to entering the program. | |||||
Year 2
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | BIO202 | Human Anatomy/Physiology II | 3 | ||
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Description: Body fluid, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine systems in health and disease. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BIO 201 and BIO 201L Corequisite: BIO 202L Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | BIO202L | Bio 202 Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Examines human organ systems including endocrine, cardiovascular, immune, respiratory, urinary, digestive, and reproductive. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIO 201 Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 202 Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | BIO205 | Microbiology | 3 | ||
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Description: Fundamental microbiology emphasizing structure and function of organisms, aspects of microbial diversity, pathogenic microorganisms, disease mechanisms and immune response. For students majoring in microbiology and those in the health professions. Recommended: CHM 130 or CHM 151. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: BIO 181 or 181H and BIO 181L and Corequisite: BIO 205L Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | BIO205L | Microbiology Lab | 1 | ||
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Description: Examines the function of organisms, aspects of microbial diversity, pathogenic microorganisms, disease mechanisms and immune response. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: (BIO 181 or BIO 181H) and Pre- or Corequisite: BIO 205 Requirement Designation: Lab Science Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | SOC101 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 | ||
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Description: Basic concepts and interpretations of human action; significance of a sociological perspective on the human experience. Letter grade only. Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | LIBSTCU | Liberal Studies (CU) Course | 3 | ||
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| 1. | BIO320 | General Pathology | 3 | ||
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Description: Surveys disease processes affecting body systems; cell death and inflammation; emphasizes altered physiological mechanisms in cells and organ systems. Letter grade only. Prerequisite: BIO 202 and BIO 205 Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | LIBSTCU | Liberal Studies (CU) Course | 3 | ||
| 3. | LIBSTAHI | Liberal Studies (AHI) Course | 3 | ||
| 4. | LIBSTAHI | Liberal Studies (AHI) Course | 3 | ||
| Students must see an academic advisor before enrollment for the 6th term in preparation for graduation. | |||||
Year 3
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | DH302 | Head & Neck - Oral Anatomy | 3 | ||
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Description: Study of gross structures and tissues of the human head/neck, including functional anatomy, anatomy of teeth and oral structure. 2 hrs. lecture; 3 hr. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene Milestone Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | DH306 | Oral Histology & Embryology | 2 | ||
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Description: Foundations of orofacial development and associated structures of the head and neck anatomy, with emphasis on the embryological development of dentition and tooth-associated tissues. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene Milestone Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | DH311 | Preclinical Dental Hygiene | 5 | ||
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Description: Preparation for clinical practice of dental hygiene. Theory and practice of dental hygiene on mannequins and partners, emphasizing prevention and individualized care. 2 hrs. lecture; 9 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene Milestone Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | DH338 | Oral Radiology | 3 |
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Description: Fundamentals of radiation, radiation biology, radiographic techniques, and normal radiographic anatomy. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 302 with grade of C or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 Notes: Lab included in course. |
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| 5. | DH370 | Professionalism | 1 | ||
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Description: This is an introduction to the profession of dental hygiene and focuses on the integration of ethical, legal, and practical aspects of professional roles of the student, team member, and dental hygienist. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene Milestone Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | DH372 | Oral Health Y Disease Prevent | 3 | ||
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Description: Overview of the field of dentistry, oral health, and oral disease prevention, including cariology, periodontal disease, and cancer. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene Milestone Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | DH300 | Oral Medicine & Pharmacology I | 3 | ||
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Description: Overview of oral medicine and pharmacology with emphasis on application to dental hygiene care. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene Milestone |
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| 2. | DH312 | Clinic I: Radiology/Pain Cont | 6 | ||
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Description: Applies theory and techniques of oral hygiene therapy in a clinical environment. Focuses on dental hygiene science with experiences in clinical procedures. 1 hrs. lecture; 12 hrs. clinic. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 311 with grade of C or better |
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| 3. | DH316 | Periodontics I | 3 | ||
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Description: Anatomy and histology of normal periodontal tissues. Etiology of periodontal diseases and resulting tissue changes. Includes assessment, diagnosis, and initial treatment of periodontal diseases. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 306 with a grade of C or better |
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| 4. | DH369 | Oral Pain Management | 1 | ||
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Description: Didactic instruction in the administration of local anesthetics and nitrous oxide. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 302 with grade of C or better |
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| 5. | DH371 | Communication And Behavior | 1 | ||
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Description: The study of practical aspects of dental hygiene practice, including development of skills in communication, motivation, educational principles, and behavior change. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 370 with a grade of C or better |
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| 6. | DH373W | Commun Health Assess/Prog Pl | 3 | ||
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Description: Dental public health, oral epidemiology, and prevention and control of oral disease through community interventions. This course fulfills NAU's junior-level writing requirement. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: STA with a grade of C or better and Dental Hygiene Milestone and (ENG 105 or HON 190 or English Placement Test Results (PLACE 60+)) Requirement Designation: Junior Writing Requirement |
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| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | DH313 | Clinic II: Patients | 2 | ||
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Description: Integrates dental hygiene sciences and clinical procedures. 5 weeks of 3 hours lecture and three 3-hour clinics. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 312 with grade of C or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 |
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| 2. | DH340 | Oral Pathology & Rad Interpret | 3 | ||
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Description: Studies significant pathology of the mouth and adjacent structures, including clinical and radiographic recognition, description, and treatment modalities to aid in the examination and treatment planning for the dental hygiene patient. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 312 with grade of C or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | DH408 | Public Health Externship | 2 | ||
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Description: Clinical fieldwork experience (90 hours total). Students provide dental hygiene clinical services and preventive oral education at an external site. Pass-fail only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 312 with grade of C or better Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 |
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Year 4
| Course # | Course Description | Units | Notes | ||
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| 1. | DH409 | Cariology Dental Matls I | 2 | ||
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Description: Study of dental caries and restorative procedures and materials used in dental hygiene and dentistry. 1 hr. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 340 with a grade of C or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 2. | DH326 | Oral Medicine | 2 | ||
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Description: Surveys systemic disease states with application of pharmacological agents that may affect the treatment planning for a dental hygiene patient. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Dental Hygiene Milestone Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 3. | DH411 | Clinic III: Adv Procedures | 6 | ||
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Description: Integrates dental hygiene sciences and advanced procedures. 2 hrs. lecture; 12 hrs. clinic. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 313 with a grade of C or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 4. | DH419 | Periodontics II | 3 | ||
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Description: Periodontal treatment and outcomes. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: (Dental Hygiene Milestone and DH 418) or Admission to Dental Hygiene Degree Completion Program Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 5. | DH451 | Research Seminar - Oral Health | 2 | ||
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Description: Prepares and encourages future oral health professionals to access, read, evaluate, and apply scientific/medical literature to modern dental hygiene practice. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: STA 270 and DH 313 with grades of C or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 6. | DH474 | Program Implementaiton | 1 | ||
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Description: Implementation of community health programs, including advocacy and collaboration with other professionals. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 373W with a grade of C or better Currently Scheduled: Fall 2013 |
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| 1. | DH412 | Clinic IV: Outreach | 5 | ||
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Description: Integrates dental hygiene sciences, advanced procedures and outreach 1 hr. lecture; 12 hrs. clinic. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 411 with a grade of C or better |
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| 2. | DH413 | Carology, Dental Materials II | 2 | ||
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Description: Advanced study of dental caries and restorative procedures and materials used in dental hygiene and dentistry. 1 hr. lecture; 3 hrs. lab. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 409 with a grade of C or better |
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| 3. | DH416 | Career Management | 2 | ||
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Description: Dental hygiene career management in a variety of settings regarding the business of dental hygiene. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 411 with a grade of C or better |
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| 4. | DH475 | Program Evaluation | 1 | ||
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Description: Community Health Program Evaluation, oral health data analysis and presentation; community outreach and dissemination of outcomes. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 474 with a grade of C or better |
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| 5. | DH495C | Oral Health Outcomes | 3 | ||
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Description: Basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences applied to assess needs, provide intervention, and evaluate oral health outcomes. Case/project documentation becomes part of the professional portfolio. Letter grade only. Course fee required. Prerequisite: DH 450 or DH 451 with a grade of C or better Requirement Designation: Senior Capstone Currently Scheduled: Summer 2013 Fall 2013 |
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University Requirements Specified by Major
| University requirements includes 35 units of liberal studies and 6 units of diversity coursework. The courses listed below are required for the major, but may also be used to satisfy liberal studies and/or diversity. Know that if a course is used to satisfy more than one requirement it is only counted once in the cumulative totals. The sections that are blank can be satisfied with any course from the approved list of liberal studies or diversity. | |
| Foundation Requirements:English (FNRQ:ENG) (4 units) | ENG 105 (4) |
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| Foundation Requirements:Math (FNRQ:MAT) (3 units) | STA 270 (3) |
| Aesthetic and Humanistic Inquiry (AHI) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Social and Political Worlds (SPW) (6 units) | PSY 101 (3), SOC 101 (3) |
| Cultural Understanding (CU) (6 units) | Student Choice (6) |
| Science/Applied Science (SAS/LAB) (7 units) | CHM 130 (4) |
| Liberal Studies Elective (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:U.S. Ethnic (DIV:ETHN) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
| Diversity:Global (DIV:GLBL) (3 units) | Student Choice (3) |
Program Information
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
College of Health & Human Services
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
2012-2013
PROGRAM INFORMATION
The NAU Dental Hygiene Program is fully accredited by the American Dental Association Commission on Accreditation. NAU's program is the only Dental Hygiene program in the state of Arizona that offers a B.S. degree upon completion of the program. Submit applications by the deadline for admittance. See the application information and deadlines at the Department of Dental Hygiene website, http://jan.ucc.nau.edu/~dh-p/. Students selected for the program are notified in April.
APPLICATION PROCESS
The Dental Hygiene program at NAU adheres to a 2+2 curriculum, where two terms of prerequisite course work are combined with seven terms of dental hygiene coursework at NAU. Students must have completed (or be in the process of completing) 40 units of coursework prior to applying to the program. The program¿s prerequisites are listed in the degree progression plan as the courses to be taken during the first 2 years.
The application, tips to completing the application, and criteria for scoring the application can all be found at the Dental Hygiene website. http://dh.nau.edu/completion/index.php
DENTAL HYGIENE MILESTONE
Students must complete the Dental Hygiene Milestone, which is the acceptance into the Dental Hygiene program, prior to taking Major Requirements for the plan.
GENERAL INFORMATION
- This degree progression plan is to be used in conjunction with the academic catalog and degree progress report.
- Students are encouraged to see an academic advisor regularly to confirm their academic progress.
- Many courses have pre-requisites. Please check the academic catalog for pre-requisite and placement information. http://www4.nau.edu/academiccatalog/2005/academiccatalog.htm
- Some courses are only offered once a year (Fall term only or Spring term only). Some of these courses may be pre-requisites for future courses. Please check with your advisor for current course rotations.
- Honors students complete different requirements to meet NAU's liberal studies program. Students should consult an Honors Program advisor for complete information on fulfilling Honors Liberal Studies requirements.
- All students are required to complete a minimum of 123 total units which includes:
- 35 units of liberal studies courses: http://www4.nau.edu/aio/LScourselist.htm
- 6 units of diversity courses: (3 units in Global and 3 units in Ethnic): http://www4.nau.edu/aio/DiversityCourseList.htm
- Enrollment in the English foundations course for liberal studies is based off of student SAT/ACT scores or incoming transfer/test credit, otherwise the student must take the English Placement Exam: http://testing.nau.edu/exams/placement.html
- Enrollment in the Math foundations course for liberal studies requires students to take the ALEKS Math Placement Exam: http://www.cefns.nau.edu/Academic/Math/studentInformation/Placement/Placement.shtml
General Information
Progression Plans are intended to provide a general road map related to the sequencing of courses.
For a full description of degree requirements, review the Academic Catalog. To determine what requirements you may have already met through transfer credits, AP/IB courses, or test credits review your Academic Requirements, advisement report.
Some courses may have prerequisites and/or require appropriate placement scores in Mathematics and English. If you do not have the appropriate placement or prerequisite courses, you may have to take more courses than are presented on the Progression Plan.
Not all classes are offered every term so use caution when changing the sequencing of courses.
For further clarification, refer to the catalog (link provided at the top of this page) or speak with an academic advisor.
