Dental Hygiene (LTC) (A.A.S.)

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Gainesville State College & Lanier Technical College

Program Requirements

Completion of the Lanier Technical College clinical requirements and the Gainesville State College general education requirements (as specified below) leads to the Associate of Applied Science degree. A residency requirement of 20 semester hours at GSC applies.

Consideration for acceptance into the clinical portion of the Dental Hygiene program at Lanier Technical College requires the applicant to:

1.

Be admitted to Gainesville State College as a regular student and to have completed all CPC and/or Learning Support requirements.

2.

Complete at least two of the following science courses:

3.

Provide the following to the Gainesville State College Office by March 15th of each year upon completion of two above:

            a. Personal letter relating reasons for choosing Dental Hygiene as a career
            b. Three Letters of Reference
            c. Dental Experience Validation form
            d. Request for Interview form

4.

Interview with the Dental Hygiene Selection Committee. Candidates selected will be allowed admission to the Lanier Technical College clinical portion of the program.

Lanier Technical College Requirements

Complete the Dental Hygiene program requirement as specified in the Lanier Technical College catalog.

Please note that all Dental Hygiene courses are taught on the Oakwood Campus of Lanier Technical College.

Gainesville State College Course Requirements (42 hours)

Elective Courses (6 hours)

Physical Education

Two courses - PHED 1020 and PHED 1002 are required.