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Program Sample Plan

Program name: Dental Hygiene B.S.D.H.
Sub-plan: BSDH/MDT Dual Degree Program
Sample Plan: MDT Sample Plan
Total Credits: 170.0
The sample plan below shows you one of several possible ways to complete this degree. Your academic plan may look different if you have already fulfilled some requirements, if you have multiple course options to choose from in your major, or if courses don't fit your schedule in a given term. Use Graduation Planner to make your customized plan, and work with your academic adviser to ensure that you are on track to graduate on time.
Year 1 - Fall Semester: 17.0 cr
BIOL 1009 - General Biology : 4.0 cr : BIOL
CHEM 1015 - Introductory Chemistry: Lecture : 3.0 cr : PHYS
CHEM 1017 - Introductory Chemistry: Laboratory : 1.0 cr : PHYS
PSY 1001 - Introduction to Psychology : 4.0 cr : SOCS
WRIT 1301 - University Writing : 4.0 cr
CLA 1001: First Year Experience 1.0 cr
Year 1 - Spring Semester: 17.0 cr
SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology : 4.0 cr : SOCS, DSJ
COMM 1101 - Introduction to Public Speaking : 3.0 cr : CIV
ANAT 3001 - Human Anatomy : 3.0 cr
CLA 1002: First Year Experience 1.0 cr
BIOC 2011 - Biochemistry for the Agricultural and Health Sciences : 3.0 cr
LE (Arts/Humanities, Global Perspectives) :3.0 cr
Year 1 - Summer Semester: 7.0 cr
PHSL 3050 - Physiology From Cells to Systems : 3.0 cr
STAT 1001 - Introduction to the Ideas of Statistics : 4.0 cr : MATH
Year 2 - Fall Semester: 20.0 cr
DT 5429 - Introduction to Psychomotor Skill Development : 1.0 cr
DT 5430 - Oral Anatomy : 2.0 cr
DT 5431 - Oral Anatomy Laboratory : 3.0 cr
DH 2121 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application I : 5.0 cr
DH 2132 - Head and Neck Anatomy : 2.0 cr
DH 4315 - Foundations of Interprofessional, Professionalism, Communication, and Collaboration : 1.0 cr
DH 2225 - Microbiology, Immunology, and Oral Health : 3.0 cr
LE (Literature) :3.0 cr
Year 2 - Spring Semester: 19.0 cr
DT 5135 - Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry : 2.0 cr
DH 2212 - Communication for Oral Health Providers : 2.0 cr
DH 2221W - Periodontology : 3.0 cr : WI
DH 2222 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application II : 4.0 cr
DH 3125 - General and Oral Pathology : 2.0 cr
DH 3151 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology : 2.0 cr
DT 5432 - Operative Dentistry I : 2.0 cr
DT 5433 - Operative Dentistry I Pre-Clinic Laboratory : 2.0 cr
Year 2 - Summer Semester: 18.0 cr
DT 5135 - Preclinical Pediatric Dentistry : 2.0 cr
DT 5410 - Biomaterials Science : 1.0 cr
DT 5471 - Prosthodontic Topics for Dental Therapy : 2.0 cr
DH 3121 - Local Anesthesia and Pain Management : 2.0 cr
DH 3123 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application III : 4.0 cr
DH 3133 - Pharmacology : 2.0 cr
DT 5435 - Operative Dentistry II for the Dental Therapist, Lab : 3.0 cr
DT 5434 - Operative Dentistry II Lecture : 2.0 cr
Year 3 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
DT 5140 - Preventive Pediatric Dental Clinic : 1.0 cr
DH 2231 - Cariology and Applied Nutrition in Allied Dental Health : 3.0 cr
DH 3224W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application IV : 6.0 cr : WI
DH 3228 - Ethics and Jurisprudence in Allied Dental Health : 1.0 cr
DH 3234 - Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology: Theory, Principles, and Radiographic Analysis : 1.0 cr
DH 3238 - Dental Public Health and Academic Service Learning I : 3.0 cr
Year 3 - Spring Semester: 17.0 cr
DT 4465 - Essentials of Clinical Care for the Dental Therapist II : 3.0 cr
DT 5321 - Treatment Planning for the Dental Therapist : 1.0 cr
DH 4105 - Dental Professional Development : 1.0 cr
DH 4125W - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application V : 6.0 cr : DSJ, WI
DH 4135W - Research Methods in Allied Dental Health : 3.0 cr : WI
DH 4136 - Periodontology III Lecture : 1.0 cr
DH 4139 - Dental Public Health and Academic Service Learning II : 2.0 cr
Year 3 - Summer Semester: 12.0 cr
DH 4234 - Leadership and Professional Development : 2.0 cr
DH 4226 - Process of Care in Allied Dental Health: Clinical Application VI : 6.0 cr
DT 4965 - Essentials of Clinical Care for the Dental Therapist III : 4.0 cr
Year 4 - Fall Semester: 15.0 cr
DT 5162 - Principles of Exodontia and Minor Oral Surgery : 1.0 cr
DT 5465 - Essentials of Clinical Care for the Dental Therapist IV : 10.0 cr
DT 5360 - Outreach Experiences DT Fall : 1.0 cr
LE (Environment, Historical Perspectives) :3.0 cr
Year 4 - Spring Semester: 13.0 cr
DT 5005 - Dental Therapy Capstone Project I : 1.0 cr
DT 5141 - Clinical Pediatric Dentistry III : 2.0 cr
DT 5320 - Comprehensive Care Clinic : 4.0 cr
DT 5361 - Outreach Experiences DT Spring : 2.0 cr
DT 5443 - Operative Clinic III : 4.0 cr