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Dental Assisting A.S. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2023-24
Total Units:
61.5-62.5

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
GE
Natural Sciences
3
IV
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
VB
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
IIIB
GE
Physical Education
1
IIIA
GE
STAT 300 ** / 480 H
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
IIB

*INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area IIIb, such as HCD 310-College Success.


**If you don\'t place directly in STAT 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT 300 combo course.

Semester 2

13-14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
GE
American Institutions
3
VA
GE
Humanities
3
I
Maj
DAST 100
Introduction to Dental Assisting
1
GE
Ethnic/Multicultural Studies
3
VI
GE
ENGWR 300 * / 488 H / ESLW 340
College Composition
3-4
IIA

*If you don\'t place directly in ENGWR 300 (check your e-Services account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGWR 300 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

16.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
DAST 101
Biodental Science
2.5
Maj
DAST 102
Chairside Assisting
6
Maj
DAST 103
Patient Assessment
2.5
Maj
DAST 104
Dental Anatomy and Morphology
3
Maj
DAST 107
Dental Radiology
2.5

Semester 4

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
DAST 111 +
Dental Patient Education
1
Maj
DAST 112 +
Registered Dental Assistant Advanced Duties
3
Maj
DAST 113 +
Advanced Patient Assessment and Dental Imaging
2
Maj
DAST 115 +
Registered Dental Assistant Advanced Duty Certifications
2
Maj
DAST 116 +
Practice Management for the Dental Assistant
2
Maj
DAST 118 +
Board Preparation
2
Maj
DAST 119 +
Clinical Experience I
3

+ Prerequisite for DAST 111, 112, 113, 115, 116: DAST 101, 102, 103, 104, 107, and 119 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for DAST 118: DAST, 111, 112, 113, 115, 116, and 119 with grades of "C" or better


+ Prerequisite for DAST 119: DAST 101, 102, 104, and 107 with grade of "C" or better

Summer Session

3 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
DAST 129 +
Clinical Experience II
3

+ Prerequisite for DAST 129: DAST 111, 112, 113, 115, 116, 118, and 119 with grades of "C" or better

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate.  The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Sacramento City College.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s general education requirements – Area I; Area II(a) and II(b); Area III(a) and III(b), or Area III(c); Area IV; Area V; and Area VI – with an overall 2.0 GPA.
  4. Completion of all three competency requirements (reading, writing, and mathematics).

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.


Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Support courses required for English and Math per placement. Check your e-Services account under “Academic Records”  to determine your placements.

Published November 22, 2023

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