ACADEMIC PREREQUISITES

Requirements for Eligibility

1. RCC application on file and eligibility to attend RCC.
2. High School Verification: Proof of high school or equivalent (G.E.D., high school proficiency examination) per the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation.
3. Cumulative GPA of not less than 2.0 in all work attempted at RCC and a cumulative GPA of not less than 2.0, which includes all accredited college units attempted.
4. GPA of not less than 3.0 for each science prerequisite courses (see* below).
5. All the following prerequisites courses must be completed before applying to the Dental Hygiene Program.

Anatomy and Physiology 2A*
Anatomy and Physiology 2B*
Chemistry 2A*
Chemistry 2B*
English 1A
Math 52
Microbiology 1*
Physical Education 4
Psychology 1
Sociology 1
Speech 1

Additional General Education Requirements

Each student is responsible for taking the needed general education courses, not required for admission into the Dental Hygiene Program, to fulfill the requirements for an Associate in Science Degree from RCC ,including Math 35.  Please see the RCC Catalog for more details. Most students complete these requirements prior to entering the Dental Hygiene Program due to the rigorous course load of the program. 

 

NOTE: A grade of "C" or better is required in all courses used to fulfill requirements for the Associate in Science Degree.