Dental Hygiene
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Delta College
Transfer Guide
The Dental Hygiene program at Ferris is the largest in the State of Michigan and one of the largest programs in the nation. The program
enjoys a reputation of educational excellence, with expert faculty recognized at the state, national and international levels within the
discipline of dental hygiene for the delivery of innovative academic and continuing education. Dental hygiene is a practice area that
continues to grow with the increased consumer awareness of the importance of good oral hygiene in the prevention and detection of
systemic disease processes. Dental hygiene will continue to grow based on the increasing focus on preventive dental care needs of the
public. Completion of the three-year Associate in applied science degree, and final written and clinical exams enables the graduate to sit
for the state licensure exam. Student clinical experiences occur within the college as the students work with patients from the University,
community, and local schools in the 30-seat state-of-the-art Dental Hygiene Clinic located in the College of Health Professions building.
Course Requirements
Ferris State University
Delta College
Course
Ferris Equiv.
Delta College Course Titles
COM 114
or
COM 214
ENG 111
ENG 112
BIO 203
COMM 105
or
COMM 221*
ENGL 150*
ENGL 250
BIOL 286
(sub for
BIOL 108)*
BIOL 205*
Interpersonal Communication
or
Small Group Communication
College Composition I
College Composition II
General Microbiology
3
Anatomy & Physiology I and
Anatomy & Physiology II
or
Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 and
Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
Gen/Inorganic Chem I
and
Gen/Inorganic Chem II
8
BIO 131 and
BIO 132
or
BIO 240 and
BIO 241
CHM 111
and
CHM 112
CHEM 121
and
CHEM 122
(sub for
CHEM 114)*
MTH 107
MATH 110*
PSY 211
PSYC 150*
SOC 211
SOCY 121*
Delta College VARIES*
HSC 105
MRIS 103
(sub for
COHP 100)*
Fundamentals of Algebra
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Cultural Enrichment Elective
Medical Terminology
Cr. Hrs.
3
3
4
or
8
5
and
5
3
4
3
3
2
Asterisk (*) courses above indicate course qualifications required to apply to the
professional/clinical sequence. For important program qualifying
information, see www.ferris.edu/chp, select Dental Hygiene and then
choose Application for Professional Sequence in the right column. Also,
see the DH Curriculum Guide and DH Catalog Page links in this same
right column.
Students transferring to Ferris with the Michigan Transfer Agreement
(MTA) and entering a degree program will have met a 30-hour block of
lower-level general education courses. However, this does not exempt
students from completing program specific prerequisites or higher-level
general education course requirements. Students should contact their
advisor regarding classes that meet the MTA.
Course
Ferris Course Titles
COHP 101
COHP 102*
DHYG 101
DHYG 102
DHYG 104
DHYG 105
DHYG 107
DHYG 108
DHYG 117
DHYG 118
DHYG 123
DHYG 124
DHYG 126
DHYG 127
DHYG 129
DHYG 208
DHYG 212
DHYG 213
DHYG 217
DHYG 218
DHYG 222
DHYG 227
DHYG 229
DHYG 231
DHYG 232
DHYG 233
DHYG 237
DHYG 239
DHYG 280
DHYG 291
The US Health Care Systems
Safety Issues in Health Care
Oral Imaging
Oral Imaging Lab
Dental Hygiene Theory 1
Pre-Clinical DHYG Practice 1
Oral Science A
Oral Sciences A Lab
Oral Science B
Oral Science B Lab
General and Oral Pathology
Dental Hygiene Theory 2
Dental Hygiene Practice 2
Dental Materials
Dental Materials Lab
Perio/Path Review
Dental Hygiene Theory 3
Periodontics
Community Dentistry A
Pharmacology for Dent Hygiene
Dental Hygiene Practice 3
Community Dentistry A Lab
Pain Management
Pain Management Lab
Dental Hygiene Theory 4
Dental Hygiene Practice 4
Community Dentistry B
Community Dentistry B Lab
Comprehensive Patient Assessment
Dental Hygiene Practicum
Credits Required for Degree
Cr. Hrs.
3
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
2
3
2
1
2
3
1
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
1-2
93-94
Big Rapids Campus
College of Health Professions
(231) 591-2270 or CHP@ferris.edu www.ferris.edu/CHP
Dental Hygiene
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Delta College
Transfer Guide
General Admission Criteria
Students must be admitted to the university. To be qualified to enter the professional sequence of the program, a student must have earned
at least a 2.5 GPA with a minimum grade of a "C" in the following courses or their equivalent: MATH 110 (alternate MATH ACT
subscore of 19 or above); BIOL 108; MRIS 102; ENGL 150; SOCY 121; CHEM 114, BIOL 205, COMM 105 or COMM 221, CCHS 102,
PSYC 150, and cultural enrichment elective with a grade of C or better.
To assure students of a quality technical education in classroom/lab and clinical practice, enrollment is limited. Students who meet or will
have met the program's qualification criteria by the end of Spring semester are required to apply to the program's professional sequence
between January 15 and January 30 of the year prior to the August professional sequence entry. Admission will be based upon date of
qualification.
Delivery Locations
This degree is offered at the Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI Campus. Some coursework is delivered fully online and/or in a mixed
delivery format.
Transfer Student Orientation
All new students to Ferris State University are required to complete an orientation. Orientation for incoming freshmen is a one-day session
that occurs on campus and includes class registration. Eligible transfer students have the option of completing an online orientation or
attending an on campus session.
Advising Notes
It is recommended that potential students meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, and have any questions answered
prior to completing an application. Students who are completing the MTA may have different general education course
requirements for the particular degree selected. Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of any electives or general
education classes shown above could reduce the chance of completing a course that will not apply toward the selected degree.
Once admitted, students must continue to meet with an advisor as they work towards graduation.
Online Learning
Orientation is required for students who register for an online course or are completing an online degree. Students must demonstrate
competency in FerrisConnect skills by taking a tutorial and quiz; or, for students who have already taken and passed online courses, they
can submit a waiver request. Students should check with the department that offers the class to determine its particular needs and/or the
Ferris advisor regarding registration for online course work.
Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)
Ferris participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement will facilitate the transfer of general education
requirements from one Michigan institution to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone
package. The MTA consists of a minimum of 30 general education credit hours as identified by the college or university.
Disclaimer
This is a guide for students who plan to transfer to Ferris State University. This guide is not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The
information on this guide is subject to change. Students should contact their community college or Ferris to keep informed of changes.
Final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies with the student. Please refer to the effective and/or revised date on the
bottom of the guide.
Transfer Guide Revised Spring 2015
TSC/MTA updated November 2014