Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene

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What You’ll Learn

Our BS in Dental Hygiene program is designed for students admitted to our AS Dental Hygiene program rotation or those who have already earned an associate degree in Dental Hygiene from a Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) accredited institution.

The upper division courses are designed to build on your foundation of knowledge established in the AS Dental Hygiene program as your courses include exploring evidence-based dental hygiene practices and research methods, assignments to build on your critical thinking skills and examine professional judgement challenges, and content to expand your ability to assess patients with special needs. You will also study how to apply educational theory and methods, epidemiology, grant writing, leadership, management, and more in the dental hygiene field.

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene - South College

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Keys to Success

Whether you’re treating nervous patients or managing a team of other dental hygienists, interpersonal and communication skills are vital in dental hygiene. Attention to detail and dedication to careful, precise work are everyday requirements as well. Another valuable skill is being able to teach patients and the public about the importance of oral health. In certain dental hygiene situations, you may also need to educate new and experienced dental health professionals, healthcare providers, and researchers about dental hygiene topics.

Continuing Education

This is the most advanced dental hygiene program available at South College.

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Mission and Student Learning Outcomes

Accreditation or Approval

South College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award degrees at the doctorate, educational specialist, master’s, baccalaureate, and associate levels. South College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of South College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Amounts for tuition, fees, books, and supplies are subject to change. South College follows the required methodology provided by the Tennessee Higher Education Commission for the reporting of employment information for graduates. This information is compiled on an annual basis and published via the institution website each year for graduates during the most recently completed reporting year (July 1-June 30). For more detailed information related to the calculation of graduate employment rates, please click here.

Success at South College

South College pushes me be a better student and closer to my dream job. I can duel enroll Bachelors courses as I am in the Hygiene program. If you like fast pace and enjoy learning new things, South College is for you.

- Baylie Miller, BS Dental Hygiene

I wanted a school with a small classroom environment where I could have access to my professors and one that was close to home, so attending South College was an easy decision.

- Heather Meyer, Associate of Science in Health Science (Pre-Nursing)

I like South College because of the other students and the teachers that go out of their way to make sure you are good. The administration seems to really care. That’s what I like about South College – we are family.

- Eric Lee Miller, Associate of Science in Business Administration

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