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University Parallel, A.S. - Pre-Dental Hygiene (TTP)
Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Pre-Dental Hygiene
Department: Science
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01
For more information, visit the Mathematics and Science webpage or contact the Math and Science division at 615.230.3261 or mathscience@volstate.edu
A Dental Hygienist will clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. A Dental Hygienist may educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x-rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.
Transfer Options
Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution. Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.
Graduation Requirement
- All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam Webpage.
General Education Core Requirements - Credits (41)
- COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Must include at least one Literature Course) Credits: (9)
- HIST 2010 - ^Early United States History Credits: (3)
- HIST 2020 - ^Modern United States History Credits: (3)
- MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics Credits: (3)
OR MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3)
- BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4)
- BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4)
- PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3)
- SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3)
Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19)
- BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I Credits: (4)
- BIOL 2230 - Microbiology Credits: (4) 1
- CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
- CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
- HED 220 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: (3)
Total Degree Requirements - Credits (60)
Footnotes
1 May satisfy upper level course requirement at four-year institution.
Recommended Schedule
This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule. See your advisor to create a degree plan.
DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning. Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.
First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16)
- BIOL 2010 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: (4)
- ENGL 1010 - ^English Composition I Credits: (3)
- MATH 1530 - ^Introductory Statistics Credits: (3)
OR MATH 1130 - ^College Algebra Credits: (3)
- PSYC 1030 - ^Introduction to Psychology Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (14)
- BIOL 2020 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: (4)
- ENGL 1020 - ^English Composition II Credits: (3)
- BIOL 1110 - ^General Biology I Credits: (4)
- COMM 2045 - ^Public Speaking Credits: (3)
OR COMM 2025 - ^Fundamentals of Communication Credits: (3)
Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)
- BIOL 2230 - Microbiology Credits: (4) 1
- CHEM 1110 - ^General Chemistry I Credits: (4)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (Literature Course - See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)
- HIST 2010 - ^Early United States History Credits: (3)
Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)
- CHEM 1120 - ^General Chemistry II Credits: (4)
- HED 220 - Principles of Nutrition Credits: (3)
- HIST 2020 - ^Modern United States History Credits: (3)
- SOCI 1010 - ^Introduction to Sociology Credits: (3)
- Humanities and/or Fine Arts (See General Education Core Requirements in Catalog) Credits: (3)



