This is a transfer program designed for students wishing to qualify for admission to dental hygiene (Allied or Public Health programs) at senior institutions. Some institutions require the completion of the associate degree before accepting applicants into specific programs. Other institutions will accept students who have met certain prerequisites in an advanced standing Dental Hygiene Program. Students should consult the catalog of the senior institutions for specific requirements.

Summary of Required Hours

Course Title	Credit Hours
Freshman	Fall	Spring
BIOL 1110 - General Biology I   / BIOL 1111 - General Biology I Laboratory	4
BIOL 1120 - General Biology II   / BIOL 1121 - General Biology II Laboratory		4
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I   / CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Laboratory	4
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II   / CHEM 1121 - General Chemistry II Laboratory		4
ENGL 1010 - Composition I	3
ENGL 1020 - Composition II		3
1 MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics	3
SOCI 1010 - Introduction to Sociology		3
Total	14	14
Sophomore
INFS 1010 - Computer Applications		3
PSYC 1030 - General Psychology	3
SPCH 1010 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication		3
2Advanced Biology	4	4
3History Sequence	3	3
4Humanities/Fine Arts Electives	6	3
Total	16	16

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  will substitute if required by some senior institutions or professional programs.

²Most senior institutions recommend some combination of

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³Students who seek an associate of arts or associate of science degree should take the history sequence required by the senior institution. To transfer to a TBR university, students should take a six-hour sequence in American History. One course in Tennessee History may be substituted for one course in American History. To transfer to a UT system institution, students should refer to the articulation agreement with that particular college.

⁴At least one literature course is required.