Created by Pierce faculty, this map outlines the initial coursework for this career field. It provides you a clear path to complete your degree by listing a specific set of courses relevant to your program and career. The map is designed with the appropriate number of credits and meets degree requirements. Prerequisite courses are organized in a recommended sequence. If a course is unavailable, select the next appropriate course within the sequence. Dental Hygiene courses are arranged in a required sequence. For each course, a purpose statement explains how the content relates to your career field. On this map, there may be instances when you will be required to select a course from several options. Use these purpose statements and notes to choose the course that best aligns with your interests and needs. You will also find action items to complete to assure you progress and graduate on time. While this map is a great guide to courses required to complete the Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene, you are responsible for fulfilling all degree requirements. The Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree involves eight consecutive quarters starting in summer quarter. BASDH two-year (eight quarter)
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04/12/2026
Start date
January 2027
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Campus
9401 Farwest Drive SW,
Lakewood,
Washington,
98498, United States
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20/08/2027
Start date
September 2027
Pierce College Fort Steilacoom Campus
9401 Farwest Drive SW,
Lakewood,
Washington,
98498, United States
Provide a copy of your current I-20. Send copies of your complete academic records from studying in the United States. Transcripts or diploma of last school or university attended. Photocopy of the photo page of your passport. Pierce College Dental Hygiene program uses the Dental Hygiene Centralized Application System (DHCAS) through the American Dental Education Association (ADEA). The ADEA Dental Hygiene Centralized Application Service (ADEA DHCAS) provides you and our program with accurate, streamlined and uniform data. All directions on how to submit official transcripts are on this site and an overview of the process is below.
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