Curriculum (120 credits)
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For course schedule and descriptions
For most undergraduate classes offered by the School of Arts and Sciences, College of General Studies, and College of Business Administration, visit:
http://www.courses.as.pitt.edu/
Students must earn a minimum of 120 credits to complete the Bachelor of Science Degree. Of this 120 credit total, 30 credits must be at the 1000 (junior/senior) level.
Students must complete the following require-ments upon transfer to CGS.
- Writing: 6 cr.
- Mathematics: 3 cr.
- Humanities: 6 cr. (1000-level)
- Social Sciences: 3 cr. (1000-level)
- Literature: 3 cr.
- History: 3 cr. (1000-level)
- International Perspective: 6 cr. (1000-level)
- Electives: 3 cr. (1000-level)
Contact an Academic Consultant for credits that transfer from other institutions or if you com-pleted your Dental Hygiene Certificate at the University of Pittsburgh before 1995:
412-624-6600.
A. The following courses are accepted toward the general education requirements.
DENHYG 1244 Communications 3 cr.
DENHYG 1544 Introduction to Research Analysis (1944)* 3 cr.
DENHYG 1680 Ethics for the Health Care Professional 3 cr.
DENHYG 1681 Sociology 3 cr.
DENHYG 1414 Gerontology (1920 UESP)* 3 cr.
DENHYG 1110 Biological Sciences 1 3 cr.
DENHYG 1242 Biological Sciences 2 3 cr.
DENHYG 1541 Basic Psychology 3 cr.
ENGCMP 0200 General Writing 3 cr.
*These courses may be taken as web-based courses through the University External Studies Program.
B. The following courses are accepted as the major.
DENHYG 1112 Introduction to Dental Hygiene 3 cr.
DENHYG 1113 Introduction to Dentistry 3 cr.
DENHYG 1114 Dental Anatomy 2 cr.
DENHYG 1116 Dental Hygiene Practicum 2 cr.
DENHYG 1245 Dental Hygiene Radiology 1 2 cr.
DENHYG 1248 Dental Materials 2 cr.
DENHYG 1370 Introduction to Clinical Periodontics 3 cr.
DENHYG 1375 Anesthesia and Medical Emergencies 2 cr.
ENGCMP 1379 Dental Hygiene Clinic 2 3 cr.
ENGCMP 1419 Dental Hygiene Clinic 3 4 cr.
ENGCMP 1412 Public Health Dentistry 3 cr.
ENGCMP 1545 Dental Health Education, Methods, and Practicum 4 cr.
C. The following courses are accepted as electives.
DENHYG 1241 Dental Hygiene Microbiology 4 cr.
DENHYG 1117 Survey of Chemisty, Biochemistry, and Nutrition 5 cr.
DENHYG 1372 General and Oral Pathology 3 cr.
DENHYG 1373 Biological Sciences 3 3 cr.
DENHYG 1411 Dental Pharmacology 2 cr.
DENHYG 1247 Dental Hygiene Seminar 1 1 cr.
DENHYG 1377 Dental Hygiene Seminar 2 1 cr.
DENHYG 1417 Dental Hygiene Seminar 3 1 cr.
ENGCMP 1249 Dental Hygiene Clinic 1 2 cr.
D. Students must choose a concentration in Health Management, Education, or Research (6 credits).
1. Health Management
DENHYG 1921 Health Management Seminar 3 cr.
DENHYG 1922 Health Management Practicum 3 cr.
2. Education
DENHYG 1901 Allied Health Education 3 cr.
DENHYG 1902 Allied Health Education Practicum 3 cr.
3. Research
DENHYG 1942 Scientific Literature Evaluation 3 cr.
DENHYG 1944 Introduction to Research Analysis 3 cr.
Requirements subject to change. Check with an academic consultant before registering.
Payment plans
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If employed, check with your company's human resources office to see if you qualify for company tuition benefits.
Deferred tuition payment plans are available for participants who wish to extend tuition payments over a longer period of time.
The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.
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