Associate in Science Degree in Dental Assisting Technology and Management
Degree Requirements
General Education - Humanities/Fine Arts
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I (P) | 3 credits |
General Education - Natural Science/Mathematics
See Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree Courses Required for Graduation - 3 credits
General Education - Social/Behavioral Science
See Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree Courses Required for Graduation - 3 credits
General Education - Humanities/Fine Arts or Natural Science/Mathematics or Social/Behavioral Science
See Associate in Science/Associate in Applied Science Degree Courses Required for Graduation - 6 credits
General Education courses
may be taken prior to acceptance into the program or must be completed while enrolled in the program.
Major Field Required Courses - 50 credits
| DEA 1028 | Pre-Clinical Orientation (O) | 6 credits |
| DEA 1028L | Pre-Clinical Orientation Lab (O) | 2 credits |
| DES 1800 | Introduction to Clinical Procedures (O) | 2 credits |
| DES 1800L | Introduction to Clinical Procedures Lab (O) | 1 - 2 credit |
| DES 1100 | Elements of Dental Materials (O) | 2 credits |
| DES 1100L | Elements of Dental Materials Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| DES 1840 | Preventive Dentistry (O) | 1 credit |
| DES 1840L | Preventive Dentistry Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| DES 1200L | Dental Radiography Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| DES 1020 | Head, Neck & Dental Anatomy (O) | 3 credits |
| DEA 1805 | Clinical Practice I (O) | 2 credits |
| DEA 1805L | Clinical Practice I Lab (O) | 4 credits |
| DES 1832 | Expanded Functions I (O) | 2 credits |
| DES 1832L | Expanded Functions I Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| DES 1833 | Expanded Functions II (O) | 2 credits |
| DES 1833L | Expanded Functions II Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| DES 2502 | Dental Office Management (O) | 1 credit |
| DES 2502L | Dental Office Management Lab (O) | 1 credit |
| DEA 1136 | Related Dental Theory (O) | 4 credits |
| DEA 1931 | Orthodontics Expanded Functions (O) | 1 credits |
| DES 1051 | Nitrous Oxide Monitoring (O) | 1 credit |
| DES 1600 | Health Office Emergencies (O) | 2 credits |
| DES 1200 | Dental Radiography (O) | 2 credits |
| DEA 1855 | Clinical Practice II (O) | 1 credit |
| DEA 1855L | Clinical Practice II Lab (O) | 4 credits |
Specialization Electives
Select 5 credits from Electives listed below:
Educational Methodologies And Strategies
| EDF 1081 | Introduction to Multicultural Education (P) | .5 - 3 credits |
| SLS 1101 | Student Success (P) | 3 credits |
| EME 2040 | Introduction to Technology for Educators (P) | 3 credits |
| EDF 2085 | Introduction to Diversity & Exceptionalities for Educators (P) | 3 credits |
| HSC 1242 | Instructing Health Professionals (O) | 1 - 3 credits |
| CGS 1060 | College Computing (P) | 3 credits |
| Or | |
| CGS 1100 | Introduction to Computer Applications for Business (P) | 3 credits |
Marketing
| GEB 1011 | Introduction to Business | 3 credits |
| ECO 2013 | Principles of Economics Macro (P) | 3 credits |
| ECO 2023 | Principles of Economics Micro (P) | 3 credits |
| MAR 2011 | Principles of Marketing | 3 credits |
| MKA 2021 | Salesmanship | 3 credits |
| MKA 1303 | Mid-Management Seminar I | 4 credits |
| CGS 1060 | College Computing (P) | 3 credits |
| Or | |
| CGS 1100 | Introduction to Computer Applications for Business (P) | 3 credits |
Practice Management
| APA 1111 | Introduction to Accounting (O) | 3 credits |
| MAN 2021 | Principles of Management (P) | 3 credits |
| MAN 2300 | Introduction to Human Resource Management (P) | 3 credits |
| MKA 2161 | Customer Relations | 1 credit |
| MNA 2100 | Interpersonal Relations in Business | 3 credits |
| MNA 2345 | Supervision (P) | 3 credits |
| HSC 2632 | Overview of Health Care Delivery (O) | 4 credits |
| HSA 2182 | Health Services Management Concepts (O) | 4 credits |
| CGS 1060 | College Computing (P) | 3 credits |
| Or | |
| CGS 1100 | Introduction to Computer Applications for Business (P) | 3 credits |
All core curriculum courses require a grade of “C” or higher.
Students may choose to specialize in an area for career opportunities by taking five credits from one of the Specializations.