Online Program Information Meeting PIM For the Bachelor

Online Program Information Meeting (PIM) For the Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene

Online PIM Topics Dental Hygiene Department mission & goals Program admission requirements Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH) program overview o Current Dental Hygiene major courses o General Education GOALS, Liberal Studies courses, and Other graduation requirements Degree planning with your academic advisor Registration tips Communication Next Steps

Department of Dental Hygiene Mission Statement Our mission is two fold: 1. To prepare licensed dental hygienists for contemporary and advanced dental hygiene practice 2. To enhance the oral health of underserved and diverse populations.

We fulfill our mission by: Providing programs built on academic excellence. Recognizing that advanced education is essential to the delivery of quality, safe, accessible, cost-effective oral health care. Committing to collaborative community involvement. Emphasizing ethics and social responsibility

Professional Dental Hygiene education prepares students for: The role of professional dental hygienist Administrator/Manager Change Agent Clinician Client Advocate Educator/Oral Health Promoter Researcher

Departmental Goal To confer Bachelor of Science degrees to students committed to becoming community-minded oral health care providers with the intention of enhancing the oral health of underserved and diverse populations.

BSDH Program Acceptance Requirements q Admission to Metropolitan State University q Minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2. 5 • q Transcript reflecting conferred Associate of Science/Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene • v The GPA used for acceptance assessment is the cumulative GPA calculated from courses listed on all transcripts. Students within 12 credits of graduating with their AS/AAS in Dental Hygiene may be conditionally admitted to the program. Students participating the a Dual Admission and Enrollment program with one of our partner institutions may be accepted without a current license and completion of their AS/AAS.

Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree Components q AS/AAS in Dental Hygiene (or participation in the Dual Admission & Enrollment program with a partner institution) q 7 Dental Hygiene courses q 3 Supporting courses (Statistics, Medical Ethics, and Writing for the Major) q Completion of all General Education and Liberal Studies (GELS) requirements q Minimum of 120 semester credits • Electives may be required to reach 120 credits. q Minimum of 30 semester credits completed at Metro State q Minimum of 40 upper division semester credits.

General Education & Liberal Studies Requirements Free Electives (if needed to reach 120 credits) Degree Components Minor (optional) Major Requirements & Supporting Courses

Dental Hygiene Major Courses (DENH) DENH 300 Designing and Managing Teams (3 cr. ; summer) DENH 310 summer) Current & Relevant Topics for the Dental Hygienists (3 cr. ; DENH 320 Management of Oral Health Care Delivery (3 cr. ; spring) DENH 330 Dental Hygiene Care for Culturally Diverse and Special Needs Populations (3 cr. ; fall) DENH 340 Educational Concepts in Dental Hygiene (3 cr. ; spring) (or DENH 420 Restorative Functions [4 cr. ] for RF certification or MSADT prerequisite) DENH 410 Evidence-Based Dental Hygiene Practice (3 cr. ; spring) DENH 430 Dental Hygiene Capstone (4 cr. ; spring) v Students may take both DENH 340 and 420. DENH 420 is required for admission into the MSADT program and for Restorative Functions certification.

Getting Started at Metro State Meet with your academic advisor (by phone or in person) v Contact information from your Academic Advisor is on your Degree Audit Report (DAR) and on your BSDH Program admission letter During your meeting, you will: Review your Degree Audit Report (DAR) Access your interactive DAReport in your Student Portal • Discuss any required assessments • Plan for completion of remaining requirements • Incomplete assessments will prevent you from registering for classes. This is a tentative plan and can be updated as needed. Register for classes

Staying on Track to Degree Completion Track your progress on your DAReport. Send updated transcripts if you continue to take courses at other institutions. • Transcript Updates from other MN State institutions are easy to request online. High demand classes fill quickly. Register as soon as possible for best selection. See the Notes section of the course description for prerequisites, course meeting dates, and other important information. Access the Gateway Student Services web page for important information about the academic calendar, deadlines, registration changes, and tuition payments: https: //www. metrostate. edu/student-services-support/studentservices/gateway

Communication and Location Firstname. lastname@my. metrostate. edu – Your Metro State email account is the official means of communication. • Communication from Metro State will always be sent to your Metro State email (even if the original message is sent from another account). • Please contact faculty and staff using your Metro State account. • Activate your account right away. • Check your email frequently. Location: St. Paul Campus First Floor, St. John’s Hall 700 East 7 th Street St. Paul, MN 55106 651/793 -1373

Dental Hygiene Department Contact Information Dental Hygiene Department Program Chair: Prof. Andrea Jordan, RDH, ADT Andrea. Jordan@metrostate. edu Academic Advisor: Sheila Anderson, MA Sheila. Anderson@metrostate. edu 651 -793 -1373

“Next Steps” Checklist R Check each step as you progress toward the dental hygiene major and degree! q Take Assessments if needed (and not already completed) o Required assessments are reflected on your DAReport q Set up Metro State email address q Register for and attend a degree planning appointment with your advisor q Register for classes and purchase books q Complete coursework and apply for graduation! Welcome - we look forward to working with you to attain your bachelor’s degree!