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Dental Assisting A.S. Degree - Local GE

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:
2025-26
Total Units:
61.5-62.5

First Year

Semester 1

14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
Natural Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L5
GE
Social & Behavioral Sciences
3
SCC Local Area L4
GE
INDIS 313 *
Freshman Seminar
3
SCC Local Area L7B
GE
Physical Education
1
SCC Local Area L7A
GE
STAT C1000 ** / C1000H
Introduction to Statistics
4
SCC Local Area L2

*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 L7B, such as HCD 310-College Success.


**If you don\'t place directly in STAT C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT C1000 combo course.

Semester 2

13-14 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
SCC Local Area L1B
GE
Arts and Humanities
3
SCC Local Area L3
Maj
DAST 100
Introduction to Dental Assisting
1
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
SCC Local Area L6
GE
ENGL C1000 * / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
SCC Local Area L1A

*If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.

Second Year

Semester 3

16.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
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 GE Area
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 GE Area
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

DAST 129 offered only in summer session.

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 within the Los Rios Community College District.
  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 local AA/AS degree general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; and Area L6; and Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA. Students also have an option of completing the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) instead of the local general education pattern.

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

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records”  to determine your Math and English placements.

Published September 15, 2025

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