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