UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENE
P rerequisite Course Guid es • Arkansas Northeastern College
• Arkansas State University
• Arkansas State University – Beebe
• Arkansas State University – Heber Springs
• Arkansas State University – Mt Home
• Arkansas State University – Newport
• Arkansas Tech University • Black River Technical College
• Central Baptist College
• College of the Ouachita’s
• Cossatot Community College
• East Arkansas Community College
• Harding University
• Henderson State University
• Hendrix College
• Lyon College
• Midsouth Community College
• National Park Community College
• North Arkansas College
• Northwest Arkansas Community College
• Ouachita Baptist University
• Ozarka College
• Phillips Community College
• Pulaski Technical College
• Rich Mountain Community College
• South Arkansas Community College
• Southeast Arkansas College
• Southern Arkansas University
• Southern Arkansas University - Tech
• Texarkana College
• University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville
• University of Arkansas Community College at Hope
• University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton
• University of Arkansas at Fayetteville
• University of Arkansas at Fort Smith
• University of Arkansas at Little Rock
• University of Arkansas - Monticello
• University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
• University of Central Arkansas • Williams Baptist College
UAMS Department of Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Revised April 2017
The Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree requires a minimum of 120 semester credits (SC) of coursework: 45 SC of
general education core & program perquisites; 69 program semester credits; and an additional 6 SC upper level electives.
Prerequisite Courses: For first consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be reviewed after this date.
General Education Core & Program Prerequisites Semester Credits
Chemistry w/ lab 4
Biology w/ lab 4
Microbiology w/ lab 4
English Composition – two semester sequence 6
Speech Communication 3
College Algebra or higher mathematics 3
U.S. History or National Government 3
Psychology 3
Sociology 3
Fine Arts (music, art, theater) 3
Humanities (philosophy, political science, literature, humanities) 3
History of Civilization I and II –Two semester sequence 6
Upper level elective 3
Upper level elective 3
TOTAL 51
Please note: Science courses must have been completed not more than seven years prior to entry into the program. The program does NOT accept credit by examination for science courses.
Dental Hygiene Program Curriculum:
The following 69 SC of course work is provided in the dental hygiene curriculum.
Dental Hygiene Curriculum Semester
Credits Dental Hygiene Curriculum Semester
Credits DHY 2119 Dental Hygiene Seminar I 1 DHY 3119 Dental Hygiene Seminar II 1 DHY 2312 Dental Hygiene Theory 3 DHY 3246 Local Anesthesia 2 DHY 2513 Dental Hygiene Pre-clinic 5 DHY 3531 Dental Hygiene Clinic II 5 DHY 2314 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 3 DHY 3332 Pharmacology 3 DHY 2215 Oral Anatomy 2 DHY 3344 Community Dentistry I 3 DHY 2216 Oral Embryology and Histology 1 DHY 3434 Pathology 4 DHY 2217 Dental Radiography I 2 DHY 3335 Periodontology 3 DHY 2521 Dental Hygiene Clinic I 5 DHY 3541 Dental Hygiene Clinic III 5 DHY 3245 Dental Hygiene Clinic-Summer 2 DHY 3242 Mgmt. of Pts. with Special Needs 2 DHY 2223 Dental Radiography II 2 DHY 3243 Practice Management 2 DHY 2425 Human Anatomy & Physiology II 4 DHY 3333 Nutrition 3 DHY 2327 Dental Materials 3 DHY 3244 Community Dentistry II
2 DHY 4133 Patient and Family Centered Care
1
Total 69
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Arkansas Northeastern College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp) and /or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For
first consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to
be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CH 14023 General Chemistry I AND
CH14031 General Chemistry I Lab Biology (4 SC) BI 14033 General Biology AND BI 14041 General Biology Lab OR BI 14703 Zoology AND BI 14081 Zoology Lab Microbiology (4 SC) BI 24043 Microbiology AND BI 24051 Microbiology Labs Mathematics (3 SC) MA 14042 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) EN12003 English Composition I AND EN12013 English Composition II History (3 SC) HI 23003 US to 1876 OR HI 23013 US Since 1876 OR PO 23003 American National Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SP 12103 Introduction to Speech-Communication Psychology (3 SC) PY 3003 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SO 23013 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) SP 22013 Fine Arts Theatre OR AR 22003 Art Appreciation OR MU 22003 Music Appreciation OR HU 22003 Humanities through the Art Humanities (3 SC) PH 22003 Introduction to Philosophy OR EN 22003 World Literature I OR EN 22013 World Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HI 13003 World Civilization to 1600 AND
HI 13013 World Civilizations since 1600 Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Arkansas Tech University – courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into
the dental hygiene program (BS degrees). Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for
updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses.
Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete
information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website
(www.uams.edu/chp), and/ or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be
received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late
application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1113 A Survey of Chemistry and
CHEM 1111 Survey of Chemistry lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1114 Principles of Biology w/ lab OR BIOL 2124 Principle of Zoology w/ lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 3054 Microbiology w/Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1113 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1013 Composition I AND ENGL 1023 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2003 United States History I OR HIST 2013 United States History II OR HIST 1903 Survey of American History OR POLS 2003 American Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPH 1003 Introduction to Speech-Communication Psychology (3 SC) PSY 2003 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 1003 Introductory Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS 2003 Introduction to Music OR ART 2123 Experiencing Art OR ENGL 2173 Intro to Film OR JOUR 2173 Intro to Film OR TH 2273 Introduction to Theatre Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 2003 Introduction to Philosophy OR PHIL 2013 Religions of the World OR ENGL 2003 Introduction to World Literature OR ENGL 2013 Introduction to American Literature
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1503 World Civilization I AND
HIST 1513 World Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) electives.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Arkansas State University - Jonesboro courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for
entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for
Updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses.
Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete
information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP
website (www.uams.edu/chp) and /or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late
application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1013 General Chemistry I AND
CHEM 1011 General Chemistry I Lab OR CHEM 1043 Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry AND CHEM 1041 Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Laboratory Biology (4 SC) BIO 2013 Biology of the Cell AND BIO 2011 Biology of the Cell Lab OR BIO 1303 Biology of Animals AND BIO 1301 Biology of Animals Lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIO 2103 Microbiology for Nursing & Allied Health AND BIO 2101 Microbiology for Nursing & Allied Health Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1023 College Algebra or higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1003 Composition I AND ENGL 1013 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2763 United States To 1876 OR HIST 2773 United States Since 1876 OR POSC 2103 Introduction to U.S. Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SCOM 1203 Oral Communication Psychology (3 SC) PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS 2503 Fine Arts – Musical OR ART 2503 Fine Arts - Visual OR THEA 2503 Fine Arts – Theater OR Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 1103 Introduction to Philosophy ENG 2003 Introduction to Literature of the Western World I OR ENG 2013 Introduction to Literature of the Western World II OR ENG 3453 World Literature
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1013 World Civilization to 1660 AND
HIST 1023 World Civilization Since 1660
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credit of upper (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. (501-686-5734)
The following Arkansas State University – Beebe courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp) and/ or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC
The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must
be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials
should be received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the
regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1014 General Chemistry I
Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1004 Biological Science OR
ZOOL 1304 General Zoology I
Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2104 Microbiology
Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1023 College Algebra
English (6 SC) ENG 1003 & 1013 Freshman English I & II
History (3 SC) HIST 2763 U.S. to 1876, OR HIST 2773 U.S. Since
1876, OR POSC 2103 Intro to U.S. Government
Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1203 Oral Communication
Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology
Psychology (3 SC) PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology
Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS 2503 Fine Arts: Musical, OR ART 2503 – Fine Arts –Visual OR
THEA 2513 Survey of Cinema
Humanities (3 SC) ENG 2003 World Literature I OR ENG 2013 World Literature II, OR
ENG 2303 American Literature I, OR ENG 2313 American Literature
II, PHIL 1103 Intro to Philosophy, OR HUM 2003 Intro to Humanities
I, OR HUM 2013 Intro to Humanities II, OR POSC 2103 Intro to U.S.
Government
History (6 SC) HIST 1013 World Civilization to 1660 AND HIST 1023 World
Civilization Since 1660
Upper Level Electives: (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) electives.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Arkansas State University – Heber Springs courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp) and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. The application deadline is May 20
th. Courses other than
those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1014 General Chemistry I Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1004 Biological Science OR ZOOL 1304 General Zoology I Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2104 Microbiology Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1023 College Algebra English (6 SC) ENG 1003 & 1013 Freshman English I & II History (3 SC) HIST 2763 The U.S. to 1876 OR HIST 2773 The U.S. Since 1876 OR POSC 2103 Intro to U.S. Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1203 Oral Communication Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology Psychology (3 SC) PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS 2503 Fine Arts: Musical OR THEA 1203 Intro to Theater OR THEA 2513 Fine Arts: Cinema Humanities (3 SC) ENG 2003or 2013 World Literature I OR ENG 2013 World Literature II OR ENG 2303 American Literature I OR ENG 2313 American Literature II OR PHIL 1103 Intro to Philosophy OR HUM 2003 Intro to Humanities I OR HUM 2013 Intro to Humanities II OR POSC 2103 Intro to U.S. Government
History (6 SC) HIST 1013 World History to 1660 AND
HIST 1023 World History Since 1660
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Arkansas State University – Mountain Home courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Related Professions (CHRP), UAMS CHRP website (www.uams.edu/chrp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to
enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1. All
application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be
reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1004 Chemistry for the Healthcare Professions & Lab OR
CHEM 1014 General Chemistry I & Lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1004 Biological Science & Lab Microbiology (3 SC) BIOL 2104 Microbiology & Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1023 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1003 Composition I AND
ENGL 1013 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2763 United States To 1876 OR
HIST 2773 United States Since 1876 OR
POSC 2103 Introduction to U.S. Government Speech Communication (2 SC) SPCH 1203 Oral Communication Psychology (3 SC) PSY 2513 Introduction to Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS 2503 Fine Arts – Music OR
ART 2503 Fine Arts – Visual OR
THEA 2503 Fine Arts - Theatre Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 1103 Introduction to Philosophy OR
ENG 2003 World Literature I OR
ENG 2013 World Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy the humanities requirement
World History (6 SC) HIST 1013 World Civilization To 1660 AND
HIST 1023 World Civilization Since 1660
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL
SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN (501-686-5734)
The following Arkansas State University –Newport courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum r e q u i r e d f o r e n t r y i n t o t h e d e n t a l h y g i e n e p r o g r a m . Because r e q u i r e m e n t s c h a n g e periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Related Professions (CHRP), UAMS CHRP website (www.uams.edu/chrp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC
The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must
be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials
should be received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the
regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1013 General Chemistry I AND
CHEM 1011 General Chemistry Lab
Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1003 Biological Science AND
BIOL 1001 Biological Science Lab
Microbiology (3 SC) BIOL 2103 Microbiology AND
BIOL 2101 Microbiology Lab
Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1023 College Algebra
English (6 SC) ENG 1003 & 1013 Freshman English I & II
History (3 SC) HIST 2763 U.S. to 1876, OR HIST 2773 U.S. Since
1876, OR POSC 2103 Intro to U.S. Government
Speech Communication (2 SC) SPCH 1203 Oral Communication
Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology
Psychology (3 SC) PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology
Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS 2503 Fine Arts: Musical, ART 2503 – Fine Arts –Visual, THEA
1203 Introduction to Theater, THEA 2503-Fine Arts-Theatre
Humanities (3 SC) ENG 2003 Introduction to Literature of the Western World I; ENG
2013 Introduction to Literature of the Western World II; ENG 20533
American Literature I; ENG 2033 American Literature II; PHIL 1103
Intro to Philosophy; HUM 2003 Intro to Humanities; POSC 2103 Intro
to U.S. Government
History (6 SC) HIST 1013 World Civilization to 1660 AND HIST 1023 World
Civilization Since 1660
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Black River Technical College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates.
Admission requirements include, but are not limited to completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be
received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late
application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1013 General Chemistry I AND
CHEM 1011 Laboratory for General Chemistry I Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1013 Biology of the Cell AND BIOL 1021 Laboratory for Biology of the Cell Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2104 Microbiology and Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1023 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1003 Freshman English I AND ENGL 1013 Freshman English II History (3 SC) HIST 2763 The United States to 1876 OR HIST 2773 The United States since 1876 OR POSC 2103 United States Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SCOM 1203 Oral Communications Psychology (3 SC) PSY 2513 Introduction to Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2213 Principles of Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) FAM 2503 Fine Arts: Music OR FAT 2203 Fine Arts: Theatre OR FAV 2503 Fine Arts: Visual Humanities (3 SC) ENG 2003 Introduction to World Literature I OR ENG 2013 Introduction to World Literature II OR ENG 2153 Introduction to American Literature
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1013 World Civilization to 1660 AND
HIST 1023 World Civilization since 1660
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Central Baptist College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into
the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates.
Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be
received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late
application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC)
Biology (4 SC)
Microbiology (4 SC)
Mathematics (3 SC)
CHM 1400 BIO 1410 BIO 2400 MTH 1303
College Chemistry I w/ lab Molecular and Cellular Biology w/ lab Microbiology College Algebra OR higher level mathematics
English (6 SC)
History (3 SC)
Speech Communication (3 SC)
ENG 1300 ENG 1301 HIS 2300 HIS 2301 POS 2300 SPH 2300
Composition I AND Composition II American Nation I OR American Nation II OR American Government Oral Communications
Psychology (3 SC) Sociology (3 SC) Fine Arts (3 SC) Humanities (3 SC)
PSY 1300 SOC 2300 MUS 2300 ART 2300 PHI 1300 ENG 2302 ENG 2303
General Psychology Introductory Sociology Music Appreciation OR Art Appreciation Introduction to Philosophy OR World Literature I OR World Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIS 1300 World History I AND
HIS 1301 World History II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following College of the Ouachita’s courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be
received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late
application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1214 General Chemistry I Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1124 Introduction to Biology OR Zoology (4 SC) BIOL 2124 General Zoology Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2244 Microbiology Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1143 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1113 English Composition I AND ENGL 1213 English Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2113 U.S. History through 1865 OR HIST 2123 U.S. History since 1865 OR GOVT 2113 American National Government Speech Communication (3 SC) COMM 2113 Oral Communication Sociology (3 SC) SOCI 1113 Introduction to Sociology Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 1113 General Psychology Fine Arts (3 SC) HUMN 2113 Humanities: Art OR HUMN 2123 Humanities: Music OR HUMN 2133 Humanities: Theater Humanities (3 SC) ENGL 2213 World Literature I OR ENGL 2223 World Literature II OR PHIL 2113 Introduction to Philosophy
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC)
HIST 1113 Civilization Through 16th Century AND HIST 1123 Civilization Since 16
th Century
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Cossatot Community College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into
the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1024 University Chemistry I with Lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1014 General Biology Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2094 General Microbiology and Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1023 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1003 Composition I AND ENGL 1013 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2013 United States to 1876 OR HIST 2023 United States since 1876 OR PSCI 2003 American Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1113 Principles of Speech Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 2003 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2003 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) FA 2013 Introduction to Fine Arts: Music OR FA 2003 Introduction to Fine Arts: Art Humanities (3 SC) ENGL 2213 World Literature to 1650 OR ENGL 2223 World Literature since 1650 OR ENGL 2113 American Literature I OR ENGL 2123 American Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1003 World Civilization to 1700 AND
HIST 1013 World Civilization since 1700
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following East Arkansas Community College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry
into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) Biology (4 SC) Microbiology (4 SC) Mathematics (3 SC) English (6 SC) History (3 SC)
Speech Communication (3 SC) Sociology (3 SC) Psychology (3 SC) Fine Arts (3 SC)
CHE 1214 BIO 1014 BIO 1614 BIO 2504 MTH 1113 ENG 1013 ENG 1023 HIS 2033 HIS 2043 PSC 2003 SPE 1003 SOC 1013 PSY 1003 ART 1003
ART 2023
ART 2323
DRA 1003
College Chemistry I w/Lab General Biology w/lab OR General Zoology w/lab Microbiology w/lab College Algebra OR higher English Composition I AND English Composition II U.S. History before 1865 OR U.S. History since 1865 OR American Government Introduction to Communication Introduction to Sociology General Psychology Art Appreciation OR Art History I OR Art History II OR Theater Appreciation OR
Humanities (3 SC)
MUS 1003
PHIL 1003
ENG 2073
ENG 2083
ENG 2183
Music Appreciation
Introduction to Philosophy OR World Literature I OR World Literature II OR Western Literature I OR
ENG 2283 Western Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIS 1013 Western Civilization I AND
HIS 1023 Western Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Harding University courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all
application materials should be received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be
considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) 215 Organic & Biological Chemistry Biology (4 SC) 259 Cell Biology OR
121 General Zoology Microbiology (4 SC) 271 Microbiology Mathematics (3 SC) 151 College Algebra English (6 SC) 111 & 211 English Composition I & II History (3 SC) 101 OR 102, OR POLS 205 Speech Communication (3 SC) 101 Speech Communication Sociology (3 SC) 203 General Sociology Psychology (3 SC) 201 General Psychology Fine Arts (3 SC) 101 Art Appreciation OR
204 Theatre History I OR 308 Theatre History II OR 101 Music Appreciation
Humanities (3 SC) 201 World Literature I OR 202 World Literature II OR 231 English Studies OR 202 International Relations (Political Science)
History (6 SC) 110 & 111 History of Western Civilization
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Henderson State University courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all
application materials should be received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be
considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHM 1034 General Chemistry Non-majors Biology (4 SC) BIO 1013 Intro to Biology + Bio 1021 Intro to Biology Lab
OR BIO 2114 General Zoology Microbiology (4 SC) BIO 3094 Introduction Microbiology Mathematics (3 SC) MTH 1243 College Algebra English (6 SC) ENG 1463 and ENG 1473 Freshman English A & B History (3 SC) HIS 2053 U.S. History to 1865 OR HIS 2063 U.S. History
Since 1865 OR PSC 1013 American National Government Speech Communication (3 SC) COM 2013 Oral Communications Sociology (3 SC) SOC 1013 Introduction to Sociology Psychology (3 SC) PSY 1013 General Psychology Fine Arts (3 SC) ART 2033 Humanities Art OR
MUS 2033 Humanities Music THA 2033 Theatre Arts OR THA 3423 Movie Appreciation and Enjoyment
Humanities (3 SC) ENG 2013 World Literature I OR ENG 2023 World Literature II OR PHI 2013 Introduction to Philosophy
History (6 SC) HIS 1013 Civilization to 1660 AND HIS 1023 Civilization Since 1660
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Hendrix College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental
hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Related Professions (CHRP), UAMS CHRP website (www.uams.edu/chrp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) Biology (4 SC)
CHEM 110
BIOL 150 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I OR
BIOL 220 ZOOLOGY Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 340 MICROBIOLOGY Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 320 ALGEBRA OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 110 INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC WRITING AND ENGL 117 GRAMMAR AND COMPOSTION History (3 SC) HIST 110 AMERICA TO 1865 OR HIST 111 AMERICA SINCE 1865 OR POLI 130 AMERICAN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT Speech Communication (3 SC) TART 110 THE ART OF PUBLIC SPEAKING Psychology (3 SC) PSYC110 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Sociology (3 SC) SOCI 110 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Fine Arts (3 SC) MUSI 270 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MUSIC OR ART 101 NTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS OR TART 100 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 110 INTRO PHILOSOPHICAL QUESTIONING OR RELI 110 THE WORLD’S RELIGIONS: AN INTRO OR ENGL 222 DRAMA OR ENGL 223 LITERARY AND CINAMATIC ADAPTATIONS
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) SSCI 101 WESTERN HERITAGE I AND
SSCI 102 WESTERN HERITAGE II AND
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Lyon College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene
program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHM 110 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I Biology (4 SC) BIO 110 PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I OR BIO 222 ZOOLOGY Microbiology (4 SC) BIO 350 INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY Mathematics (3 SC) MTH 101 COLLEGE ALGEBRA OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENG 101 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I AND ENG 102 ENGLISH COMPOSITION I History (3 SC) HIS 101 UNITED STATES I OR HIS 102 UNITED STATES II OR POL 101 U.S. GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS Speech Communication (3 SC) ENG 103 ORAL PRESENTATION Psychology (3 SC) PSY 101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY Sociology (3 SC) SOC 101 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS 105 THE LANGUAGE OF MUSIC OR ART 101 NTRODUCTION TO VISUAL ARTS OR THE 101 INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE Humanities (3 SC) RPH 140 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD PHILOSOPHIES OR ENG 110 INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN LITERATURE OR ENG 203 CLASSICAL MYTHOLOGY AND LITERATURE
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIS 201 WESTERN CIVILIZATION I AND
HIS 202 WESTERN CIVILIZATION II AND
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH. Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Mid-South Community College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into
the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1314 Chemistry I Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1114 General Biology Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2504 Microbiology Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1113 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1113 English Composition I AND
ENGL 1123 English Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2123 U.S. History before 1877 OR
HIST 2133 U.S. History after 1877 OR POLS 1143 American Government
Speech Communication (3 SC) ENGL 2303 Oral Communication Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 1403 Introduction to Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOCI 1303 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) MUSC 1103 Music Appreciation OR
ARTS 1123 Introduction to Theatre Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 2013 Introduction to Philosophy OR
ENGL 2153 World Literature I OR ENGL 2163 World Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1153 World Civilization I AND HIST 1163 World Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734 The following North Arkansas College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be
received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late
application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1214 General Chemistry for Health Related Professions OR
CHEM 1415 College Chemistry I Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1004 General Biology OR Zoology (4 SC) BIOL 1504 General Zoology Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2014 Microbiology Mathematics (3 SC) MAT 1223 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1013 English Composition I AND ENGL 1023 English Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2003 United States History I OR HIST 2013 United States History II OR PLSC 2003 American National Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1313 Fundamentals of Oral Communication Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 2003 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2013 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) FA 1203 Film Classics I OR FA 1213 Film Classics II OR MUSI 1003 Music Appreciation OR HUM 2003 Humanities through the Arts Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 1003 Introduction to Philosophy OR ENGL 2213 World Literature I OR ENGL 2223 World Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement
History (6 SC) HIST 1003 History of Western Civilization I AND
HIST 1013 History of Western Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following National Park Community College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1204 General Chemistry I w/ lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1114 General Biology w/lab OR BIOL 1154 Zoology Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2244 Microbiology Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1123 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1113 English Composition I AND ENGL 1123 English Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2223 United States History to 1865 OR HIST 2233 United States History since 1865 OR POLS 1113 American National Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1103 Fundamentals of Public Speaking Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 1103 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 1103 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS 1143 Music Appreciation OR ART 1593 Art Appreciation for Non-Art Majors Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 1123 Introduction to Philosophy OR ENGL 1183 Introduction to Literature OR ENGL 2273 World Literature I OR ENGL 2283 World Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement
History (6 SC) HIST 2253 World Civilization to 1500 AND
HIST 2263 World Civilization Since 1500 AND
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credit of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734 The following Northwest Arkansas Community College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene programs. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed
prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1.
All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not
be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1024 Basic Chemistry w/ lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1544 Principles of Biology I w/ lab Microbiology (4 SC) MBIO 2014 General Microbiology w/Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1204 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1013 Composition I AND
ENGL 1023 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2003 United States History I OR
HIST 2013 United States History II OR
PLSC 2003 American Government Speech Communication (3 SC) COMM1303 Public Speaking Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 2003 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC)
Fine Arts (3 SC) SOCI 2013
COMM 1003 General Sociology
Film Arts OR
MUSI 2003
ARHS 1003
ARHS 2913
ARHS 2923
Music Appreciation OR
Art Appreciation OR Art History I OR Art History II OR
Humanities (3 SC)
DRAM 1003
PHIL 2003 Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Philosophy OR
PHIL 2033
ENGL 2213 World Religions
Survey of World Literature to 1650 OR
ENGL 2223 Survey of World Literature since 1650 Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) WCIV 1003 History of Western Civilization I AND
WCIV 1013 History of Western Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Ouachita Baptist University courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC
The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to
enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1. All
application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be
reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1024 Fundamental of Chemistry w/Lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1014 General Biology (Zoology) w/Lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2604 Applied Microbiology OR w/lab
BIOL 3014 Microbiology w/Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1003 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) CORE 1043 Composition 1 AND
CORE 1053 Composition 2 History (3 SC) HIST 2003 U.S. History to 1877 OR
HIST 2013 U.S. History since 1877 OR
PSCI 2013 American National Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCM 1003 Fundamentals of Speech Communication Sociology (3 SC) SOCI 1003 Introduction to Sociology Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 1013 General Psychology Fine Arts (3 SC) CORE Fine Arts 3113 Art OR
CORE Fine Arts 3123 Music OR CORE Fine Arts 3133 Theatre OR MUHL 1312 Survey of Music Literature 1 OR MUHL 2112 Survey of Music Literature 2 OR THEA 1003 Introduction to the Theatre OR ART 3043 Introduction to Art History I OR ART 3053 Introduction to Art History II
Humanities (3 SC) CORE 2223 Western Letters OR ENGL 2013 English Studies OR ENGL 3703-3793 Masterpieces of World Literature OR PHIL 3063 Western Political Thought
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1003 World History to 1600 0R
Core 2213
HIST 1013 Western Civilization AND
World History since 1600
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Ozarka College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental
hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1014 General Chemistry I with Lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1004 General Biology with Lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2014 Microbiology with Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1203 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1013 English Composition I AND ENGL 1023 English Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2003 American History I OR HIST 2013 American History II OR PLSC 2003 American National Government Speech Communication (3 SC) COMM 1123 Interpersonal Communication Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 2003 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOCI 2013 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) MUSI 1003 Fine Arts: Music OR DRAM 1003 Fine Arts: Theater OR ART 1003 Fine Arts: Visual Humanities (3 SC) ENGL 2213 World Literature I OR ENGL 2223 World Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1003 World Civilization I AND
HIST 1013 World Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following U A Pulaski Technical College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CY 114 General Chemistry I w/ lab Biology (4 SC) BY 114 General Biology I w/lab OR BY 134 General Zoology w/lab Microbiology (4 SC) BY 224 Microbiology w/lab Mathematics (3 SC) MS 123 College Algebra OR higher English (6 SC) EH 113 Freshman English I AND EH 123 Freshman English II History (3 SC) HY 213 United States History to 1877 OR HY 223 United States History since 1877 OR PLS 213 American Federal Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SP 243 Fundamentals of Speech Sociology (3 SC) SY 213 Fundamental Sociology Psychology (3 SC) PSY 213 General Psychology Fine Arts (3 SC) FA 213 Fine Arts OR FA 223 Fine Arts OR SP 123 Introduction to Theatre OR MSC 223 Music Appreciation Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 153 Introduction to Philosophy OR EH 233 World Literature I OR EH 243 World Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HY 113 History of Western Civilization I AND
HY 123 History of Western Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following U A Pulaski Technical College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to
enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1. All
application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be
reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1403 Fundamental Chemistry I w/ lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1401 Biological Science w/lab OR
BIOL 2405 Zoology w/lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2401 Microbiology w/lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1302 College Algebra OR higher English (6 SC) ENGL 1311 Composition I AND
ENGL 1312 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2311 U.S. History to 1877 OR
HIST 2312 U.S. History since 1877 OR
POLS 1310 American National Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1300 Speech Communication Sociology (3 SC) SOCI 2300 Introduction to Sociology Psychology (3 SC)
Fine Arts (3 SC) PSYC 2300
MUSC 2300 Psychology and the Human Experience
Introduction to Music OR
ARTS 2300 Introduction of Visual Arts OR Humanities (3 SC)
THEA 2300
PHIL 1310
ENGL 2333
ENGL 2334
ENGL 2335
ENGL 2336
ENGL 2337
Introduction to Theatre
Introduction to Philosophy OR English Literature from the Beginning to 1785 OR English Literature from 1785 to the Present OR American Literature from the Beginning to 1865 OR American Literature from 1865 to the Present OR World Literature from the Beginning to 1650 OR
ENGL 2338 World Literature from 1650 to the Present Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1311 History of Civilization I AND
HIST 1312 History of Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Rich Mountain Community College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHM114 General Chemistry I Biology (4 SC) No biology course identified OR
BIO214 General Zoology Microbiology (4 SC) BIO204 Microbiology and Immunology Mathematics (3 SC) MTH203 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENG113 English Composition I AND
ENG123 English Composition II History (3 SC) HIS213 U. S. History I OR
HIS223 U. S. History II OR PSI103 American National Government
Speech Communication (3 SC) SPC203 Oral Communication Psychology (3 SC) PSY203 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC103 Introduction to Sociology
Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS203 Music Appreciation OR DRA203 Theatre Arts Appreciation OR ART143 Art Appreciation OR HUM283 Humanities through the Arts
Humanities (3 SC) PHI203 Philosophy OR ENG223 World Literature I OR ENG233 World Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIS113 Western Civilization I AND HIS123 Western Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Southeast Arkansas College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates.
Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC
The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior
to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1. All
application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be
reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1024/L Chemistry for Science Majors Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1004/L Fundamentals of Biology/Lab OR
BIOL 1024 Vertebrate Zoology/Lab Microbiology (4 SC) MBIO 1124/L Microbiology/Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1023 College Algebra English (6 SC) ENGL 1113 English Composition I AND
ENGL 1123 English Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2013 History of the United States to 1876 OR
HIST 2023 History of the United States since 1876 OR
PSCI 2003 American Government: National Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1113 Principles of Speech Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2003 Introduction to Sociology Psychology (3 SC)
Fine Arts (3 SC) PSY 2003
THEA 2003
ART 2003
General Psychology
Theatre Appreciation OR Art Appreciation OR
Humanities (3 SC)
MUS 2003
PHIL 2003
ENGL 2213
ENGL 2223
ENGL 2653
Music Appreciation
Introduction to Philosophy OR Literature I OR Literature II OR American Literature I OR
ENGL 2663 American Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1003 History of Civilization to 1700 AND
HIST 1013 History of Civilization since 1700
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credit of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Southeast Arkansas College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates.
Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC
The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior
to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1. All
application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be
reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1013 College Chemistry I AND
CHEM 1011 College Chemistry I Lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1103 Introduction to Biology AND
BIOL 1101 Introduction to Biology Lab OR
BIOL 2023 Vertebrate Zoology AND
BIOL 2021 Vertebrate Zoology Lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 3032 General Microbiology AND
BIOL 3022 General Microbiology Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1003 College Algebra OR higher English (6 SC) ENGL 1113 Composition I AND
ENGL 1123 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2013 U.S. History I OR
HIST 2023 U.S. History II OR
PSCI 2003 American Government: National Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1113 Introduction to Public Speaking Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2003 Introduction to Sociology Psychology (3 SC)
Fine Arts (3 SC) PSY 2003
HUM 2003
ART 2013
General Psychology
Film Appreciation OR Art Appreciation OR
Humanities (3 SC)
MUS 2013
PHIL 2403
ENGL 2213
ENGL 2223
ENGL 3613
Music Appreciation
Introduction to Philosophy OR World Literature I OR World Literature II OR American Literature I OR
ENGL 3633 American Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1003 World History I AND
HIST 1013 World History II Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credit of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Southeast Arkansas College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates.
Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC
The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior
to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1. All
application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be
reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1204 Chemistry for Allied Health Science w/ lab OR Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1434 General Chemistry I w/ lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1464 Principles of Biology w/ lab
BIOL1474 General Zoology w/ lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2474 Microbiology w/Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1333 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1313 English Composition I AND
ENGL 1323 English Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2313 United States History to 1877 OR
HIST 2323 United States History Since 1877 OR
POLI 2313 American Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPEE 2393 Oral Communication Psychology (3 SC) PSY 2303 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC)
Fine Arts (3 SC) SOC 2313
MUSI 2333
ART 2343
Introduction to Sociology
Music History & Appreciation OR Art History & Appreciation OR
Humanities (3 SC)
SPEE 2413
HUMA 2313
PHIL 2333
ENGL 2363
ENGL 2373
ENGL 2413
Introduction to Theater & Drama
Humanities OR Introduction to Philosophy OR World Literature I OR World Literature II OR American Literature I OR
ENGL 2423 American Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1333 World Civilization I AND
HIST 1343 World Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Southern Arkansas University/Tech courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1064 General Chemistry for Nurses Biology (4 SC) BSCI 1013 Biological Sciences AND
BSCI 1011 Biological Sciences Lab Microbiology (4 SC) BI 2234 Microbiology w/Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1023 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1113 Composition I AND
ENGL 1123 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2013 United States History I OR HIST
2023 United States History II OR PSCI 2003 American Government: National
Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1113 Principles of Speech Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 2003 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2003 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS 2013 Music Appreciation OR
ART 2013 Art Appreciation Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 2403 Introduction to Philosophy OR
ENGL 2213 World Literature I OR ENGL 2223 World Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1003. World History I AND HIST 1013. World History II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Texarkana College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental
hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC
The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to
enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received by March 1. All
application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application may not be
reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1411 General Chemistry w/lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1406 Principles of Biology I w/lab OR
BIOL 1413 General Zoology w/lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2420 Microbiology w/lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1314 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1301 Composition I AND
ENGL 1302 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 1301/1302 United States History I OR US History II OR
GOVT 2305 Federal Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1315 Public Speaking Sociology (3 SC) SOCI 1301 Introductory Sociology Psychology (3 SC)
Fine Arts (3 SC) PSYC 2301
MUSI 1306
ARTS 1301
General Psychology
Music Appreciation OR Art Appreciation OR
Humanities (3 SC)
DRAM 1310
PHIL 1301
PHIL 2306
POLS 2301
ENGL 2322
ENGL 2323
ENGL 2327
ENGL 2328
ENGL 2332
Introduction to Theater
Introduction to Philosophy OR Introduction to Ethics OR Introduction to Political Science OR British Literature I OR British Literature II OR American Literature I OR American Literature II OR World Literature I OR
ENGL 2333 World Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 2321 World Civilization I AND
HIST 2322 World Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville courses comprise the pre-professional
curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC)
Biology (4 SC)
Zoology (4 SC)
Microbiology (4 SC)
Mathematics (3 SC)
CHM 1011 CHM 1013 BIO 1103 BIO 1101 BIO 1123 BIO 1121 BIO 2203 BIO 2201 MTH 1023
Concept of Chemistry Laboratory Concepts of Chemistry Lecture Biology for Major AND Biology Science Lab OR Principles of Zoology AND Principles of Zoology Lab OR Microbiology AND Microbiology Lab College Algebra OR higher level
English (6 SC) History (3 SC)
Speech Communication (3 SC)
ENG 1103 ENG 1203 HIS 2003 HIS 2013 POS 2103 SPC 1003
English Composition I AND English Composition II United States History I OR United States History II OR United States Government Oral Communications
Psychology (3 SC) Sociology (3 SC) Fine Arts (3 SC)
PSY 1003 SOC 2003 FAC 2003
FAM 2003
FAT 2013
General Psychology Principles of Sociology Understanding Film OR Music OR Theater OR
Humanities (3 SC)
FAV 2023
PHI 1003
ENG 2113
Visual Art
Introduction to Philosophy OR World Literature I OR
ENG 2213 World Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIS 1013 World Civilization I AND
HIS 1023 World Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following University of Arkansas Community College at Hope courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum
required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be
received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late
application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1113 General Chemistry I w/ Lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1203 Biology w/ Lab AND BIOL 1201 Biology Lab OR BIOL 1204 Biology w/ Lab OR Zoology (4 SC) BIOL 1254 Zoology w/ Lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2234 Microbiology w/ Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1053 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1013 Composition I AND ENGL 1023 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2013 History of the U.S. to 1865 OR HIST 2023 History of the U.S. since 1865 OR PLSC 2103 American Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1313 Principles of Speech Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 2303 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOCI 2413 Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) ARTS 2003 Art Appreciation OR ARTS 2013 Introduction to film OR MUSI 2103 Music Appreciation OR DRAM 2003 Introduction to Theatre Arts Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 2003 Introduction to Philosophy OR ENG 2103 Literature to the Renaissance OR ENG 2113 Literature since the Renaissance
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1003 History of Civilization to 1660 AND
HIST 1013 History of Civilization since 1660
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following University of Arkansas Community College at Morrilton courses comprise the pre-professional
curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be
received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late
application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHM 1004 Fundamentals of Chemistry w/ Lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1004 Fundamentals of Biology w/ Lab OR Zoology (4 SC) BIOL 2034 Principle of Zoology w/ Lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2104 Microbiology w/ Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1203 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENG 1013 English Composition I AND ENG 1023 English Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2003 U. S. History I OR HIST 2013 U. S. History II OR PSCI 2003 United States Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPH 2303 Public Speaking Psychology (3 SC) PSY 2003 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2013 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) ART 2003 Art Appreciation OR ART 2103 Art History I OR ART 2113 Art History II OR MUS 2003 Music Appreciation OR THEA 2003 Theatre Appreciation Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 2103 Introduction to Philosophy OR ENG 2213 World Literature I OR ENG 2223 World Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1003 Western Civilization I AND
HIST 1013 Western Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH. Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following University of Arkansas Fayetteville courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental
hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application
materials should be received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s
admission cycle. Late application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1073 Fundamentals of Chemistry AND
CHEM 1071L Fundamentals of Chemistry LAB OR
CHEM 1103 University Chemistry I AND
CHEM 1101L University Chemistry Laboratory I Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1543/1541L Principles of Biology and Laboratory OR
BIOL 1603 Principles of Zoology AND
BIOL 1601L General Zoology Laboratory Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2013 General Microbiology AND
BIOL 2011L General Microbiology Laboratory Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1203 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1013 Composition I AND
ENGL 1023 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2003 History of the American People to 1877 OR
HIST 2013 History of the American People, 1877 to Present OR
PLSC 2003 American National Government Speech Communication (3 SC) COMM 1313 Fundamentals of Communication Sociology (3 SC) SOCI 2013 General Sociology Psychology (3 SC)
Fine Arts (3 SC) PSYC 2003
MLIT1003
ARHS 1003
DRAM 1003
COMM 1003
General Psychology
Basic Course in the Arts – Music Lecture OR Basic Course in the Arts – Art Lecture OR Basic Course in the Arts – Theatre Lecture OR Basic Course in the Arts – Film Lecture OR
Humanities (3 SC)
ARCH 1003
PHIL 2003
PHIL 2103
WLIT 1113
Architecture Lecture
Introduction to Philosophy OR Introduction to Ethics OR World Literature I OR
WLIT 1123 Word Literature II Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1113 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilization AND
HIST 1123 Institutions and Ideas of World Civilization II AND
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following University of Arkansas at Little Rock courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1303& 1301 Chemical Principles w/lab OR
CHEM 1403 &1401 College Chemistry I w/ lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1153 &1151 Biological Science w/ lab OR Biology (4 SC) BIOL 2703 & 2701 General Zoology w/ lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 2503 & 2501 General Microbiology w/Lab OR
BIOL 1463 & 1461 Microbiology/Immunology w/ Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1403 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1203 Freshman English I AND
ENGL 1213 Freshman English II History (3 SC) HIST 2753 United States History I OR
HIST 2763 United States History II OR POLS 2753 American National Government
Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1203 Introduction to Speech Communications Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 1163 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2753 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) ART 2863 Survey of Art History I OR
ART 2873 Survey of Art History II OR MUSI 2763 Music Appreciation OR THEA 1203 Introduction to Theatre OR HUMN 2563 Humanities through the Arts
Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 2753 Introduction to Philosophy OR ENGL 2803 World Literature to 1750 OR ENGL 2813 World Literature 1750 to Present Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1123 Civilizations of the World to 1500 AND
HIST 1133 Civilizations of the World since 1500
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following University of Arkansas at Little Rock courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be
received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late
application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) Biology (4 SC) Microbiology (4 SC) Mathematics (3 SC) English (6 SC) History (3 SC)
Speech Communication (3 SC) Sociology (3 SC) Psychology (3 SC)
CHEM 1400 BIOL 1401 BIOL 2403 BIOL 2401 MATH 1302 RHET 1311 RHET 1312 HIST 2311 HIST 2312 POLS 1310 SPCH 1300 SOCI 2300 PSYC 2300
Fundamental Chemistry I w/lab Science of Biology w/lab OR Zoology w/lab Microbiology w/lab College Algebra OR higher level mathematics Composition I AND Composition II U.S. History to 1877 OR U.S. History since 1877 OR American National Government Speech Communication Introduction to Sociology Psychology and the Human Experience
Fine Arts (3 SC) ARHA 2305 Introduction to Visual Art OR
MUHL 2305 Introduction to Music OR Humanities (3 SC)
THEA 2305 PHIL 2320 POLS 2301 ENGL 2335 ENGL 2337
Introduction to Theatre and Dance Ethics & Society OR Introduction to Political Science OR Introduction to Literature OR World Literature
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1311 History of Civilization I AND
HIST 1312 History of Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following University of Arkansas at Monticello courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (3 SC) CHEM 1103 General Chemistry I AND Chemistry Lab (1 SC) CHEM 1121 General Chemistry I Lab OR Chemistry (3SC) CHEM 1023 Introductory Chemistry AND Chemistry Lab (1 SC) CHEM 1031 Introductory Chemistry Lab Biology (3 SC) BIOL 1063 Biological Science AND Biology Lab (1 SC) BIOL 1071 Biological Science Lab OR Zoology (3 SC) BIOL 2153 General Zoology AND Zoology Lab BIOL 2161 General Zoology Lab Microbiology (3 SC) BIOL 3553 Microbiology AND Microbiology Lab (1 SC) BIOL 3561 Microbiology Lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1043 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1013 Composition I AND ENGL 1023 Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2213 American History I OR HIST 2223 American History II OR PSCI 2213 American National Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1023 Public Speaking Psychology (3 SC) PSY 1013 Introduction to Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 2213 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) ART 1053 Art Appreciation OR ART 3403 Art History Survey I OR ART 3413 Art History Survey II OR MUS 1113 Music Appreciation Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 2223 Introduction to Philosophy OR PHIL 3623 Ethics OR ENGL 2283 Survey of World Literature I OR ENGL 2293 Survey of World Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1013 Survey of Civilization I AND
HIST 1023 Survey of Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CHEM 1410 Principles of Chemistry w/ lab Biology (4 SC) BIOL 1450 Biological Science w/lab OR BIOL 1460 General Zoology w/lab Microbiology (4 SC) BIOL 3470 General Microbiology w/lab Mathematics (3 SC) MATH 1330 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) ENGL 1311 English Composition I AND ENGL 1321 English Composition II History (3 SC) HIST 2315 United States History to 1877 OR HIST 2318 United States History since 1877 OR PSCI 2312 American Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 2390 Oral Communication Psychology (3 SC) PSYC 2300 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOCI 2310 Introduction to Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) MUSI 2330 Music History & Appreciation OR ART 2340 Art Appreciation & History of Art Humanities (3 SC) HUMN 2310 History of Philosophy OR HUMN 2301 Humanities OR PSCI 2300 Introduction to Political Science OR ENGL 2300 Introduction to Literature OR ENGL 2360 World Literature I OR ENGL 2361 World Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirements
History (6 SC) HIST 1330 Western Civilization I AND
HIST 1340 Western Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following University of Central Arkansas (UCA) courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult
your advisor for updates. Admission requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be
received by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late
application may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) Biology (4 SC) Microbiology (4 SC) Mathematics (3 SC)
CHEM 1450 BIOL 1440 BIOL 2411 BIOL 4420 MATH 1390
College Chemistry I w/ lab Principles of Biology I w/ lab Microbiology in Human Affairs OR General Microbiology College Algebra OR higher level mathematics
English (6 SC) WRTG 1310 WRTG 1320
College Writing AND Academic Writing and Research
History (3 SC) HIST 2301 American Nation I OR HIST 2302 American Nation II OR PSCI 1330 US Government and Politics Speech Communication (3 SC) SPCH 1300 Basic Oral Communication Psychology (3 SC) PSYCH 1300 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) SOC 1300 Principles of Sociology Fine Arts (3 SC) MUS 2300 Music Appreciation OR ART 2300 Art Appreciation OR THEA 2300 Theater Appreciation Humanities (3 SC) PHIL 1301 Philosophy for Living OR ENGL 2305 World Literature I OR ENGL 2306 World Literature II OR PHIL 2305 Critical Thinking
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HIST 1310 World History I AND
HIST 1320 World History II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.
UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
DENTAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Melissa Efurd, RDH, Ed.D. CHAIRMAN - (501) 686-5734
The following Williams Baptist College courses comprise the pre-professional curriculum required for entry into the dental hygiene program. Because requirements change periodically, please consult your advisor for updates. Admission
requirements include, but are not limited to, completion of these program prerequisite courses. Completion of these courses does not, by itself, guarantee admission to the dental hygiene program. For complete information, consult the current course catalog of the UAMS College of Health Professions (CHP), UAMS CHP website (www.uams.edu/chp), and/or the department chairman listed above.
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES – 51 SC The following courses or their equivalents are prerequisites for admission to the dental hygiene program and must be completed prior to enrollment in the dental hygiene program. For first consideration, all application materials should be received
by March 1. All application materials should be received by June 1 to be considered for the regular’s admission cycle. Late application
may not be reviewed after this date. Courses other than those listed below may not be accepted, so please call to inquire if deviating from the course list below.
Chemistry (4 SC) CH 1154 General Chemistry I Biology (4 SC) BS 1113 Biological Science AND BS 1111 Biological Science Lab OR BS 1154 General Zoology Microbiology (4 SC) BS 2314 Microbiology w/ lab Mathematics (3 SC) MT 1133 College Algebra OR higher level mathematics English (6 SC) EN 1113 Composition I AND EN 1123 Composition II History (3 SC) HT 2233 United States History Before 1865 OR HT 2243 United States History Since 1865 OR GT 2263 American Government Speech Communication (3 SC) SP 2183 Speech and Communication Psychology (3 SC) PY 1113 General Psychology Sociology (3 SC) Fine Arts (3 SC)
Humanities (3 SC)
SC 2253 MU 2143 AR 2143 SP 2153 PH 2253 EN 2213 EN 2223
Introduction to Sociology Music Appreciation OR Art Appreciation OR Theater Appreciation Introduction to Philosophy OR Masterworks of World Literature I OR Masterworks of World Literature II
Political Sciences courses will also satisfy humanities requirement.
History (6 SC) HT 1133 Western Civilization I AND HT 1143 Western Civilization II
Upper Level Electives (6 SC) an additional 6 semester credits of upper level (junior/senior) coursework.