The University of Maine at Augusta
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Bachelor of Science, DENTAL HYGIENE

(Associate degree in dental hygiene plus 42 additional credit hours) 



Name: Name Soc Sec #: Social security number Date: Today's date


This checksheet is intended to be informational only.
Students must consult with an academic advisor prior to registration

You must complete the following as requirements for your degree:

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN DENTAL HYGIENE

Check this box if these class requirement is complete.  AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN DENTAL HYGIENE from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
All UMA students are required to take at least one writing intensive course. Writing intensive courses are marked with picture of pencil. Additional courses may also meet this requirement. Check with your academic advisor. Classes marked * are also required in the Music Associate of science degree.
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Check this box if these class requirement is complete.  COMMUNICATION (3 credit hours) Choose one of the following:
      Place check here if the following course is completed  COM 102:  Interpersonal Communications
      Place check here if the following course is completed  COM 104:  Communication in Groups and Organizations
      Place check here if the following course is completed  PSY 330:  Interviewing and Counseling
      Place check here if the following course is completed  SOC 305:  Group Process
Check this box if these class requirement is complete.  ENGLISH (3 credit hours) Choose one of the following:
       Place check here if the following course is completed  ENG 117:  Elements of Professional Writing
       Place check here if the following course is completed  ENG 317:  Advanced Technical Communication
Check this box if these class requirement is complete.  MATHEMATICS (6 credit hours)
       Place check here if the following course is completed  MAT 115: Elementary Statistics I
       Place check here if the following course is completed  MAT 111: or higher
 
Check this box if these class requirement is complete.  SOCIAL SCIENCE (3 credit hours)
       Place check here if the following course is completed  XXX xxx:  any 300-level psychology or sociology course
PROGRAM MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Check this box if these class requirement is complete.  BUSINESS (6 credit hours) Choose one of the following:
       Place check here if the following course is completed  BUA 223:  Principles of Management
       Place check here if the following course is completed  BUA 225:  Women in Organizations
       Place check here if the following course is completed  BUA 361:  Human Resource Management
       Place check here if the following course is completed  BUA 362:  Labor-Management Relations
       Place check here if the following course is completed  BUA 365:  Organizational Behavior
Check this box if these class requirement is complete.  COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credit hours)
       Place check here if the following course is completed  CIS xxx: any computer information systems course
Check this box if these class requirement is complete.  DENTAL HYGIENE (12 credit hours) All courses must be passed with a grade of "C" or better
       Place check here if the following course is completed  DEH 400:  Practicum in Dental Hygiene
       Place check here if the following course is completed  DEH 449:  Current Concepts in Dental Hygiene I
       Place check here if the following course is completed  DEH 489:  Current Concepts in Dental Hygiene II
Check this box if these class requirement is complete.  PUBLIC HEALTH/ADMINISTRATION (3 credit hours) Choose one of the following:
       Place check here if the following course is completed  BIO 323:  Epidemiology & Public Health
       Place check here if the following course is completed  POS 101:  American Government
       Place check here if the following course is completed  POS 251:  Public Administration
       Place check here if the following course is completed  POS 354: Public Budgeting and Financial Administration
       Place check here if the following course is completed  POS 358: Public Opinion
Check this box if these class requirement is complete.  GENERAL ELECTIVES (6 credit hours) must be 300 level or higher
Place check here if the following course is completed         Place check here if the following course is completed     
ADVISING NOTES:
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
  • A cumulative average of at least 2.5 is usually required for admission in the program.
  • A minimum grade of "C" is required in all dental hygiene courses.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
  • A minimum of 126 credit hours (including credits transferred from an approved associate degree) and a grade point average of at least 2.0 are required for graduation.
  • Students should meet with their faculty advisor to verify readiness for graduation prior to submitting a graduation card.
 
 
APPROVED TO RECEIVE DEGREE:
 
 
 
 
Enter name for records office and date  Enter college dean's signature and date here
Records Office Date College Dean Date
 
 
Students are encouraged to contact their faculty advisor and the Advising Center
for academic advising and support services throughout their stay at UMA.
 
 
In effect for students admitted to Fall 2003.