Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health - Dental Hygiene

The Bachelor of Applied Science in Allied Health - Dental Hygiene at Seattle Central College combines classroom education in anatomy, chemistry and pharmacology from expert faculty with hands-on practical experience in our innovative Dental Education Clinic preparing you for a rewarding career at the forefront of patients' oral health.
Career Opportunities
As the population continues to grow, demand for skilled dental hygienists is booming, and the field is expected to grow by as much as 20% by 2026 according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. A dental hygienist provides oral care to prevent oral health diseases, screens for oral cancer, works in a high-demand job market with flexible scheduling opportunities. Dental Hygienists may also work in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
Private dental offices
Schools
Hospitals
Public health clinics
Managed care organizations
Nursing homes
Correctional institutions

In order to be successful in the Dental Hygiene program, you will need to build a foundation in basic sciences along with taking essential general education courses. To be considered for the program, you must complete the following courses with a minimum of 2.5 grade.

Complete all science prerequisites except for NUTR& 101 at the time of Application due date: CHEM& 121 Introduction to Chemistry; CHEM& 122 Introduction to Organic Chemistry; BIOL& 160 General Biology; BIOL& 241 Human Anatomy and Physiology I; BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy and Physiology II; BIOL& 260 Microbiology; MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics; and NUTR& 101 Human Nutrition.

Complete ENGL& 101 English Composition I and two (2) non-science course, including: ENGL& 102 English Composition II; PSYC& 100 General Psychology; HUM 105 Intercultural Communication; other humanities electives.

English Proficiency:

TOEFL iBT 64, writing 17

IELTS 6.0, writing 5.0

TOEFL PBT* 507, writing 4.0

U.S. high school graduation with GPA of at least 2.0

Completion of English Composition at an accredited post-secondary institution in Australia, Canada (English-speaking provinces), Ireland, Kenya, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States, or Zimbabwe