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Dec 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Dental Hygiene Online Degree Completion (BS.DHO)
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Program Description
Vermont State University’s Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene - Degree Completion (plus 2) program is completed online. There are no campus visits required, and students have six years to complete the required courses for the bachelor’s degree. Students who have graduated from accredited dental hygiene programs across the country are admitted to the program. Vermont State University has articulation agreements with the following accredited dental hygiene programs: Bristol Community College (MA), Cape Cod Community College (MA), Middlesex Community College (MA), Monroe Community College (NY), Mount Wachusett Community College (MA), New Hampshire Technical Institute (NH), Quinsigamond Community College (MA), Springfield Technical Community College (MA), and Tunxis Community College (CT). These agreements are designed to maximize the number of credits students can transfer to Vermont State University. All OHS, CHEM, and BIO courses must be completed with a grade of C (73) or better to continue in the program.
Program Outcomes
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Explore various occupational settings such as public health, education, sales, and research.
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Demonstrate an expanded knowledge base in advanced dental hygiene practice and theory.
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Demonstrate skills in critical thinking and evidence-based research.
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Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning.
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Program Core (112 credits)
If the student is admitted with a degree from a program with whom we have no articulation agreement, their transcript would be evaluated and all of the following requirements must be satisfied.
Credits Required for Major: 112
Accreditation
This program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
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