Transfers ToNot transferableDescription88.5 - 95.5 1Any course that meets the Ethnic Studies general education meets this enrollment eligibility criteria. 2BIOL 430 and 431, Anatomy and Physiology; BIOL 440, General Microbiology; CHEM 305 and CHEM 306 or CHEM 309, with 7-year recency from time of enrollment eligibility. 3MATH 300, STAT C1000, STAT C1000H or higher meets this enrollment eligibility criteria. The Dental Hygiene Associate in Science (A.S.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See SCC graduation requirements. Enrollment Eligibility To be eligible for enrollment in the program, the student must meet the following criteria: a high school diploma or the recognized equivalent, which will permit entrance to a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation. enrollment in the Dental Hygiene program is based on satisfactory completion of prerequisite courses with grades of "C" or better and submission of an online application and official transcripts to Admission and Records. Enrollment eligibility courses include: BIOL 430 and 431, Anatomy and Physiology; BIOL 440, General Microbiology; CHEM 305 and CHEM 306 or CHEM 309, with a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0. BIOL 430 and 431, Anatomy and Physiology; BIOL 440, General Microbiology; CHEM 305 and CHEM 306 or CHEM 309, with 7-year recency from time of enrollment eligibility. NUTRI 300 or NUTRI 480, Nutrition; PSYC C1000 or PSYC 480, General Principles; SOC 300 Introductory Sociology; COMM C1000, 331 or 481, Introduction to Public Speaking; ENGL C1000, ENGWR 488 or ESLW 340, College Composition; and Ethnic Studies general education requirement (See SCC Graduation Requirements), with a cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5. completion of MATH 300, STAT C1000, STAT C1000H or higher, with a grade of "C" or better. enrollment eligibility courses taken for Credit/No Credit (C/NC) will be calculated into GPAs as a "C" grade. DHYG 100 Introduction to Dental Hygiene is an optional course designed to introduce the practice of dental hygiene. Students may choose to follow their catalog rights for prerequisites to this program, or they may choose to follow the prerequisites to this program listed at time of entry. Enrollment Process Eligible students are selected for the program according to the following steps: Applications for enrollment are submitted online. One (1) official transcript supporting completion of prerequisite courses outside of the district must be submitted to Sacramento City College Admissions and Records by the posted due date. Enrollment applications and deadlines are available on the SCC website at https://scc.losrios.edu/academics/programs- and-majors/dental-hygiene Completion of the enrollment eligibility requirements places the applicant in the random selection pool. There are no preference points from previous application submissions to meet eligibility. There is no waitlist. A background check and drug screening will be required of all students upon enrollment. Student Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to: use evidence-based care to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate dental hygiene treatment for a diverse population based on their total needs. incorporate and apply professional, ethical, legal, and regulatory concepts to oral health care services, community projects, and professional activities. integrate and apply health literacy and culturally competent communication skills to oral health care services, academic endeavors, community projects, and professional activities. assess, plan, implement, and evaluate community- based oral health projects. successfully complete written and clinical examinations for dental hygiene licensure and certification. apply critical thinking and self assessment skills to enhance learning, research, patient care, professional growth, and continued competency. Career Information This program prepares the student for employment as a dental hygienist. The registered dental hygienist is a licensed, professional, oral health educator, and clinician who works under the direction and supervision of a licensed dentist to provide preventive and therapeutic services for the control of oral diseases. Dental hygienists aid individuals and groups in attaining and maintaining optimum oral and general health through provision of services such as assessment of medical and dental conditions, oral hygiene education, oral prophylaxis � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � - the removal of plaque, calculus, and stains from the teeth - and application of preventive agents such as fluoride and sealants. The dental hygienist may be employed in dental offices, schools, health care facilities, public health agencies, industry, and educational institutions. Dental Hygiene (DHYG) Courses 