Dentistry (PRE) Transfer Pathway (AS)

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Dentists are professionals. It is their job to diagnose, treat, and prevent disorders of the teeth, gums, and mouth. Dentists advise clients about the care of their teeth and refer them to specialists, if needed. Students take at least three years of pre-dental studies and then four years of dental school. The pre-dental studies are similar to pre-medicine studies and mainly include science courses.

Pathway Code: DENT

General Education Requirements (47 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

ENG2211 - Composition I 3 hour(s)
ENG2212 - Composition II 3 hour(s)
COM2711 - Public Speaking 3 hour(s)
Complete at least 3 credits of Math based upon intended transfer institution requirements.

Math Options include:
- MTH4425 Trigonometry 3 hour(s)
- MTH4432 Business Calculus 3 hour(s)
- MTH4435 Calculus I 5 hour(s)

Computer Literacy (3 hours)

CAP1516 - Computer Applications 3 hour(s) or Computer Literacy Elective .

Humanities (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments (ART, FOL, HIS, HUM, LIT, MIN, MUS, PHO, REL, THE) - Studio and Performance courses cannot be included.

For a list of course options click this link Humanities Elective(s) .

Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________
Humanities Elective - 3 hour(s) _______________________________________

Social Sciences (6 hours)

Complete courses from 2 Different Departments ANT, ECO, GEG, POL, PSY, SOC

For a list of course options click this link Social Science Elective(s) .

Social Science Elective - 3 hour(s) ____________________________________
Social Science Elective - 3 hours(s) ___________________________________

Science and Math (20 hours)

The following are the required Science/Math electives for this pathway.

CHM4220 - Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
CHM4230 - Chemistry II 5 hour(s)
BIO4125 - General Biology I 5 hour(s)
BIO4135 - General Biology II 5 hour(s)

Recommended Transfer Pathway Electives (15 hours minimum)*

The Associate of Science degree requires a minimum of 15 hours of pathway electives. Students should work with their advisor and transfer institution to determine the most appropriate courses within this block.

CHM4250 - Organic Chemistry I 5 hour(s)
CHM4251 - Organic Chemistry II 5 hour(s)
PHS4550 - General Physics I 5 hour(s)
PHS4551 - General Physics II 5 hour(s)
BIO4150 - Human Anatomy and Physiology 5 hour(s)
BIO4160 - Microbiology 5 hour(s)

Minimum Hours for a Degree 62*

*A minimum of 62 hours is required to earn a Cowley Degree, however additional credit hours may be outlined on the transfer pathway to meet the program requirements for a transfer institution.

Depending on skill level and assessment scores, students may be required to take the necessary basic skill or prerequisite courses prior to enrolling in the program courses.