Degree Completion Program Curriculum
The dental health degree completion program is intended for current dental health professionals who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Health at Pacific University.
Students must complete the equivalent of 120 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or above in order to receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Health. At least 30 semester hours of coursework must be completed at Pacific University and students must fulfill all university requirements in order to receive a Bachelor of Science degree.
Enrollment in this program is limited and admission is selective. This program is currently available only to students who have completed an accredited dental assisting or dental hygiene program. Students may attend on a part-time basis and do not need to complete courses in sequence. Courses will be offered on a space available basis.
Students must successfully complete 15 semester hours in the following core courses (or equivalent) in dental health science:
DHS 460 |
Psychosocial & Cultural Aspects of Dental Care |
3 |
DHS 462 |
Teaching Strategies for Dental Professions |
3 |
DHS 465 |
Business Management for Dental Professions |
3 |
DHS 455 |
Current Issues for Dental Professions |
3 |
DHS 490 |
Dental Capstone |
3 |
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Required Core Total |
15 |
Students must successfully complete an additional 15 semester hours of elective courses. The following courses may be used to fulfill the elective requirements:
DHS 325 |
Pain Management |
2 |
DHS 354 |
Spanish for Dental Professions |
3 |
DHS 445 |
Restorative Dental Procedures |
3 |
DHS 446 |
Restorative Clinic |
1 |
DHS 475 |
Internship (may be repeated) |
Varies |
DHS 495 |
Independent Study (may be repeated) |
Varies |