Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene, Dental Hygiene Prerequisites (4 semesters)
Catalog Term: Fall 2023
The following plan is a semester-by-semester example for students who plan to apply
to Wichita State University's pre-licensure Dental Hygiene program, a 2-year professional
program with a fall-only start date. Work with your Academic Advisor to personalize
your own semester-by-semester plan.
A more detailed list of course requirements and application requirements for the competitive-entry
professional program can be found on the Degree Check Sheet website and on the Dental Hygiene department website.
FIRST YEAR: FALL SEMESTER
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14 |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 101 |
College English I |
3 |
| MATH 111 |
College Algebra |
3 |
| CHEM 103/CHEM 103L |
Introductory Chemistry with Lab |
5 |
| |
First Year Seminar or Electives |
3 |
FIRST YEAR: SPRING SEMESTER
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|
16-17 |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 102 |
College English II |
3 |
| HP 290 or BIOL 223/BIOL 223L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology with Lab |
5 |
| PSY 111 |
General Psychology |
3 |
| MLS 203 or MLS 303 |
Medical Terminology |
2-3 |
| |
GEN ED: Fine Arts |
3 |
SECOND YEAR: FALL SEMESTER
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|
16 |
| Course Number |
Course Name |
Credit Hours |
| BIOL 220/BIOL 220L |
Microbiology with Lab |
4 |
| COMM 111 |
Public Speaking |
3 |
| PHS 331 |
Principles of Dietetics and Nutrition |
3 |
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GEN ED: Humanities |
3 |
| |
GEN ED: numbered 300 or higher |
3 |
