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2019-2020 Undergraduate and Graduate Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Dental Hygiene
Degree Awarded: None
Total Credit Hours: 63-65
Career Opportunities: Clinician in dental environment

The curriculum below is designed specifically for students who wish to complete required initial coursework at UL Lafayette and then transfer to a baccalaureate program for clinical training. In Louisiana baccalaureate degrees in Dental Hygiene are offered at the LSU Health Science Center School of Dentistry and at the University of Louisiana at Monroe. An advisor is available to assist students with course scheduling while at UL Lafayette. Students are advised to consult information about admission and degree requirements at the institution into which they plan to transfer.

Freshman Year

 

Required Courses

 

Total: 32-34 Credits

Sophomore Year

 

Required Courses

 

Electives

 

ARTS (3 Credits)

To be selected in consultation with academic advisor from DANC, MUS, THEA, or VIAR.

LIT (3 Credits)

 

HIST (3 Credits)

 

Electives (6 Credits)

To be selected in consultation with academic advisor from: Foreign language above introductory level, philosophy, literature, history, humanities. (At least 3 credits must be at or above introductory level.)

Elective (3 Credit)

 

Total: 31 Credits