Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene 

Program Overview

This is an asynchronous online degree designed for dental hygienists who are currently working and looking to complete a bachelor's degree. As an online degree, it allows students to continue working in their current jobs while completing their degree. 

Program Type: Bachelor's Completion Degree - The program is intended for individuals who have or will soon graduate from a CODA accredited Dental Hygiene Associates Program. Each course is 8 weeks long

Duration: Less than 1 year - (3 semesters)

Delivery Format/Location: Online 

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Career Opportunities

Job Titles: Pharmaceutical sales, dental supply sales, corporate educator, dental insurance officer, hospital/nursing home consultant, clinical or didactic college professor, researcher, local/state public health officer, community clinic administrator, legislation and policy, and oral health content writer.

National Median Salary: $94,260  

Employment Outlook: 7% Expected Growth 

*Salary and Outlook data is pulled from the U.S. Bureau of Labor & Statistic.

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Admissions & Enrollment

Requirements: Graduated from a CODA accredited institution.  Not required to have a current RDH license.

Start Dates: Priority is given to applications recieved by May 1, however the program has an application deadline of August 1 every year. New class starting each Fall semester.

Costs: $10,815 - $14,282

*All costs are estimates and subject to change. Individual costs very based on annual tutition rates, residency, delivery method, and the courses taken. All costs arre estimastes prior to applying any form of financial aid. For more specific Information visit our Tuition & Cost page.

Financial Aid Info: Financial aid is available for this degree. To learn more about applying for financial ad and your responsabilities visit CNCC's Financial Aid pages.

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) - CNCC's FAFSA College Code: 001359
• Grants & Scholarships
• Student Loans

Residency Oppertunities: Based on your residency status, you may be eligable for additional finanical support. To explore oppurtunites and to apply visit our Determining Residency page.

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Why Choose This Program?

Traditionally, dental hygiene has been viewed as a singular path of clinical practice. Expanding education from an associate to baccalaureate degree, opens many career opportunities for dental hygienists outside of clinical practice. This allows dental hygienists to serve in key leadership positions and extends the longevity of their healthcare career.

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Curriculum Snapshot

All courses listed below are offered online only. Courses will take place in 8 week increments. Students will be enrolled no more than 2 courses per 8 week increment.

For example, a 2nd Semester course schedule could be:

• Week 1 - Week 8: DEH 4071 Advanced Pharmacology and HPR 3001 Communication in Healthcare
• Week 9 - Week 16: DEH 4011 Teaching Methodologies and DEH 4002 Diversity & Cultural Research

First Semester
Course #	Course Title	Credits
DEH 3026	Oral Health Promotions	3
DEH 3043	Principals of Conflict Resolution	3
DEH 3047	Dental Hygiene Business Administration	3
HPR 4003	Critical Review of Healthcare	3
Total		12
Second Semester
Course #	Course Title	Credits
DEH 4002	Diversity & Cultural Research	3
DEH 4071	Advanced Pharmacology	4
DEH 4011	Teaching Methodologies	4
HPR 3001	Communication in Healthcare	3
Total		14
Third Semester
Course #	Course Title	Credits
DEH 4089	Capstone	4
Total		4

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See Course catalog for additional degree details.