Admissions Information
Applicants can apply online at www.suny.edu/applysuny/
or visit www.farmingdale.edu and click on the “Apply Now” link.
Applicants must send official documents from all schools attended.
Applicants to the Dental Hygiene bachelor degree completion
program must also send a copy of their Dental Hygiene license to
the following address:
Farmingdale State College
ATTN: Admissions Processing
279 Broadway, Albany, NY 12204
Phone: 631-420-2200
Fax: 631-420-2633
Email: admissions@farmingdale.edu
Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
For questions regarding the SUNY Application or Supplemental
Application, please contact the Albany Processing Center at
Application Processing Center The State University of New York
State University Plaza, Albany, NY 11246
Phone: 1-800-342-3811
Dental Hygiene
Program Information
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Last updated 4/2014
For more information about our program visit
farmingdale.edu/dental-hygiene.
Dental Hygiene Bachelor Degree
Completion Program
(Open Enrollment)
The Bachelor of Science degree program in Dental Hygiene is designed
to meet the transfer and continuing education needs of Associate Degree
graduates in Dental Hygiene. This program will offer students a foundation
of knowledge that will prepare them for the emerging roles within the Dental
Hygiene profession. Emphasis is placed on broadening the career paths
for practicing hygienists. Foundation courses are in the areas of teaching,
research and public health.
Dental Hygiene Associate Degree
Program (Fall Semester Only)
First Priority Filing Date: January 15
Supporting Documents Deadline: February 15
Applications submitted to the program by January 15 receive equal consideration.
The Dental Hygiene program prepares students for licensure and entry into the
profession of Dental Hygiene, as well as certification in the administration of
local infiltration anesthesia/nitrous oxide analgesia. The Department of Dental
Hygiene is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Graduates
receive an Associate in Science degree and are eligible to sit for the National
Board Examination in Dental Hygiene, as well as State and Regional Practical
Board Examinations for dental hygienists. The program is two years in length
and consists of 80 credits. The curriculum provides a mix of general education,
allied and dental sciences as well as clinical courses.
High School Requirements:
n High School Diploma or GED
n Integrated Algebra and Geometry
n Laboratory Biology and Laboratory Chemistry
Transfer Requirements (in addition to the High School requirements):
n EGL 101 - Composition: Rhetoric
n BIO 166 - Anatomy and Physiology
n CHM 140 - Introduction to General Organic and Biochemistry
Please note:
n Completion of the minimum pre-requisite courses does not guarantee
admission. Applicants are ranked according to grades. The dental hygiene
program is highly selective and competitive. Students who are typically
admitted have a minimum grade of “B” in all of the pre-requisite courses.
n Applicants must be eligible for licensure and employment at the time of application.
n A grade of “C” (2.0) or better must be maintained in all courses with a
DEN, BIO, or CHM prefix. A failure in a clinically related area constitutes
withdrawal from the Dental Hygiene Curriculum.
Program of Study
Liberal Arts and Sciences (30 credits)
*BIO 166 Anatomy & Physiology (GE)................... 4
*CHM 140 Intro. to General,
Organic and Biochemistry (GE)............................. 4
BIO 220 Medical Microbiology............................. 4
*EGL 101 Composition I: College Writing (GE)..... 3
EGL 102 Composition II: Writing About Literature.... 3
PSY 101 Introduction to Psychology (GE)............. 3
SOC 122 Introductory Sociology or
SOC 228 Society and Health (GE)......................... 3
SPE 201 Oral Communications (GE)..................... 3
General Education Elective (By Advisement-Math,
History, Arts or Language) (GE)............................. 3
*Students not coming directly from high school
must complete prior to admission.
Required: Dental Hygiene (50 credits)
DEN 102 Dental Materials & Expanded Functions.3
DEN 105 Dental & Oral Anatomy........................... 3
DEN 106 Oral Radiology I...................................... 3
DEN 108 Oral Histology & Embryology................. 2
DEN 110 Preventive Oral Health Concepts........... 2
DEN 115 Clinical Dental Hygiene........................... 3
DEN 120 Preventive Oral Health Concepts II........ 2
DEN 125 Clinical Dental Hygiene II....................... 3
DEN 126 Periodontology....................................... 2
DEN 201 Pain Management.................................. 2
DEN 203 Principles of Nutrition for
Oral Health Professionals...................................... 2
DEN 205 Oral Pathology........................................ 3
DEN 207 Oral Radiology II..................................... 1
DEN 212 Pharmacology......................................... 2
DEN 221 Community Oral Health I........................ 2
DEN 222 Community Oral Health II....................... 2
DEN 230 Preventive Oral Health Concepts III....... 2
DEN 235 Clinical Dental Hygiene III...................... 4
DEN 240 Dental Practice Management,
Ethics & Jurisprudence.......................................... 2
DEN 245 Clinical Dental Hygiene IV...................... 5
Total Credits.......................................................80
As part of the capstone practicum course, students are given the opportunity
to further explore a specific area of interest through an internship. Based on
personal interest, students may partner with corporations, hospitals, public
health programs/facilities or educational institutions.
Admission Requirements:
n Associate Degree in Dental Hygiene
from an Accredited Program
n License to practice dental hygiene
n GPA to be considered.
Please note:
n All general education requirements must be met.
Please see the college catalog for details.
(Approximately 15 credits beyond the associate degree).
n It is recommended that all Liberal Arts and Sciences
courses are at the 200 level and above.
n EGL 101 is a pre-requisite for all writing intensive courses.
n EGL 102 is a required course for all students
attending Farmingdale State College.
n Students must have earned a “C” or better
in EGL 101 & 102
n 30 program credits must be completed at
Farmingdale State College
Higher.
Program of Study
The Arts (GE).......................................................... 3
MTH 110 Statistics (GE)......................................... 3
American/Other World/Western Civilization History (GE)................................................................. 3
BIO 240 Bioethics.................................................. 3
Foreign Language – Level II (GE)........................... 3
*Humanities (GE).................................................... 3
*Liberal Arts & Sciences Electives...................... 12
* 200 level or above recommended BCS 102
Computer Concepts and Applications.................. 3
Required: Dental Hygiene (27-28 credits)
DEN 301W Current Issues in Dental Hygiene....... 2
DEN 303 Practice Management for
Quality Assurance.................................................. 3
DEN 307 Community Oral Health
Program Planning.................................................. 3
DEN 310 Teaching Strategies for
Health Care Educators.......................................... 3
DEN 401W Health Science Research:
Principles and Methods......................................... 3
DEN 402 Gerontology............................................ 3
DEN 406W Proposals and Grant Management
for Health Programs.............................................. 3
DEN 407 Dental Hygiene Practicum Seminar....... 1
DEN 409 Dental Hygiene Practicum..................... 3
Elective................................................................... 3
or
Specialized elective - DEN 410 Dental Hygiene
Study Abroad in Sweden....................................... 4
Total Credits................................................. 60-61
Note: S
tudents must take at least one 3-credit
hour course designated as Writing Intensive
to graduate.
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