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Dental Hygiene 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:
2025-26
Total Units:
96.5-98.5

First Year

Semester 1 (Fall)

14-15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
PreReq
ENGL C1000 * / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
L1A
GE
Arts and Humanities
3
L3
PreReq
CHEM 309 + / 305 +
**Major Elective
5
L5
PreReq
PSYC C1000 / 480 H
Introduction to Psychology
3
L4

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


**Major Elective: CHEM 309 OR (CHEM 305 & 306)

+Prerequisite for CHEM 305 & 309: Elementary Algebra or equivalent (Integrated Math 1) with a grade of "C-" or better.

Semester 2 (Spring)

14-15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
PreReq
ETHNS 300 *
Introduction to Ethnic Studies
3
L6
PreReq
STAT C1000 ** / C1000H / MATH 300
Introduction to Statistics
3-4
L2
PreReq
BIOL 430 +
Anatomy and Physiology
5
PreReq
SOC 300
Introductory Sociology
3

*Any course that meets the Ethnic Studies general education meets this enrollment eligibility criteria.


**If you don\'t place directly in STAT C1000 or MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take STAT 10/STAT C1000 or MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course. STAT C1000, STAT C1000H, MATH 300 or higher meets this enrollment eligibility requirement.


+Prerequisite for BIOL 430: Completion of CHEM 305, 309 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better

Second Year

Semester 3 (Fall)

11 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
PreReq
COMM C1000 / 331 / 481 H
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
L1B
PreReq
BIOL 431 +
Anatomy and Physiology
5
PreReq
NUTRI 300 / 480 H
Nutrition
3

+Prerequisite for BIOL 431: Completion of CHEM 305, 309 or 400 and BIOL 430 with grades of "C" or better

Semester 4 (Spring)

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
PreReq
BIOL 440 +
General Microbiology
4
PreReq
CHEM 306 *+
Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
5

+Prerequisite for BIOL 440: Completion of CHEM 305, 309 or 400 with a grade of "C" or better


*CHEM 306 is only required for students who chose to complete CHEM 305 in a previous semester. Students who completed CHEM 309 in a previous semester do not need to take this course.

+Prerequisite for CHEM 306: Completion of CHEM 305 with a grade of "C" or better

Third Year

Semester 5 (Fall)

13 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
DHYG 101
Introduction to Clinical Dental Hygiene
6
Maj
DHYG 103
Oral Histology and Embryology
1
Maj
DHYG 104
Patient Education and Nutrition
2
Maj
DHYG 107
Dental Morphology
1.5
Maj
DHYG 109
Infection Control and Hazardous Materials
0.5
Maj
DHYG 127
Dental Materials
2

**All DHYG major courses have an enrollment limitation requiring acceptance into the dental hygiene program.**

Semester 6 (Spring)

13 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
DHYG 111 +
Clinical Dental Hygiene I
4
Maj
DHYG 112 +
Periodontics I
2
Maj
DHYG 113 +
Head and Neck Anatomy
2
Maj
DHYG 117 +
Dental Radiology
3
Maj
DHYG 129 +
Dental Anesthesia
2

+Prerequisite for DHYG 111: DHYG 103 and 107 with grades of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DHYG 112, 113 & 117: DHYG 101, 103, 104, 107, and 109 with grades of "C" or better

+Prerequisite for DHYG 129: DHYG 101 with a grade of "C" or better

Summer Session

2 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
DHYG 121
Clinical Dental Hygiene II
2

+Prerequisite for DHYG 121: DHYG 111, 112, 113, and 117 with grades of "C" or better

Fourth Year

Semester 7 (Fall)

12 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
DHYG 131 +
Clinical Dental Hygiene III
4.5
Maj
DHYG 134 +
Community Dental Health
2
Maj
DHYG 135 +
Clinic Seminar
1.5
Maj
DHYG 138 +
Oral Pathology
2
Maj
DHYG 139 +
Pharmacology
2

+Prerequisite for DHYG 131: DHYG 121 and 129 with grades of "C" or better


+Prerequisite for DHYG 134, 135, 138 & 139: Completion of DHYG 121 and 127 with grades of "C" or better

Semester 8 (Spring)

8.5 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
DHYG 132 +
Periodontics II
1
Maj
DHYG 141 +
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV
4.5
Maj
DHYG 145 +
Clinic Seminar II
1
Maj
DHYG 149 +
Ethics, Jurisprudence and Dental Hygiene Practice
2

+Prerequisite for DHYG 132: DHYG 127, 129, and 131 with grades of "C" or better


+Prerequisite for DHYG 141, 145 & 149: Completion of DHYG 131, 132, 134, 135, 138 and 139 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.

THIS MAP IS CREATED BASED ON CATALOG REQUIREMENTS AND PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY. MANY OF THE REQUIREMENTS TO ENTER THE DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM HAVE PREREQUISITES AND MAY TAKE LONGER TO COMPLETE THAN THE SEQUENCE OF THIS MAP. STUDENTS USING FINANCIAL AID MUST CLAIM PRE-HEALTH OCCUPATIONS AS THEIR MAJOR UNTIL ACCEPTED INTO THE DENTAL HYGIENE 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 general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; and Area L6 – with an overall 2.0 GPA.

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 June 20, 2025

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