An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's associate degree program in Dental Hygiene includes didactic, laboratory and clinical experiences in preparing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be eligible for licensure and employment as dental hygienists. The Dental Hygiene Program also provides a foundation for further studies at the bachelor's degree level. The program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Wilmington University's degree completion program in Health Sciences is for Allied Health practitioners who have earned an Associate's Degree with an Allied Health concentration. This degree is intended for students who have an interest in healthcare roles which provide managerial, educational, and/ or clinical expert direction as well as attracting those students on a pathway toward graduate study. The Health Sciences program intends to stimulate continued professional development and advancement toward graduate education.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Dental Hygiene (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Summer)
Course
Title
Credits
SSC 100
First Year Seminar
1
BIO 100
Medical Terminology
3
BIO 120
Anatomy and Physiology I
5
CHM 110
General Chemistry
4
ENG 101
Critical Thinking and Academic Writing
3
16
Second Semester (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
BIO 121
Anatomy and Physiology II
5
DHY 101
Clinical Dental Hygiene I
2
DHY 111
Dental Hygiene Fundamtls I
3
DHY 121
Oral Histology/Embryology
2
DHY 132
Dental Anatomy
1.5
DHY 133
Head and Neck Anatomy
1.5
15
Third Semester (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
BIO 125
Introductory Microbiology
4
DHY 102
Clinical Dental Hygiene II
3
DHY 112
Dental Hygiene Fundmtls II
3
DHY 141
Oral Radiography
3
DHY 151
Periodontology/Cariology
3
DHY 161
Oral Pathology
3
19
Fourth Semester (Summer)
Course
Title
Credits
ENG 102
Composition and Research
3
SOC 111
Sociology
3
DHY 103
Clinical Dental Hygiene III
2
DHY 271
Pharmacology for Dental Hygiene
1.5
9.5
Fifth Semester (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
MAT 255
Statistics I
3
BIO 115
Nutrition
3
DHY 204
Clinical Dental Hygiene IV
4
DHY 212
The Compromised Dental Patient
1.5
DHY 213
Adv Clinical Techniques
3
DHY 290
Community Dental Health
2
16.5
Sixth Semester (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
PSY 121
General Psychology
3
DHY 205
Clinical Dental Hygiene V
4
DHY 215
Practice Management (8 weeks)
1
DHY 281
Operative/Specialty Dentistry (8 weeks)
1
DHY 291
Community Dental Health Field Work
1
10
Health Sciences (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Seventh Semester (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
ENG 310
Research Writing
3
HSC 303
Professionalism in Health Sciences
3
HSC 323
Health Education & Principles of Teaching
3
XXX XXX
Humanities Elective
3
12
Eighth Semester (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
HSC 313
Ethical and Legal Issues of Health Care
3
HSC 333
Leadership for Allied Health Professionals
3
POL 380
Health Care Policy
3
9
Ninth Semester (Fall)
Course
Title
Credits
XXX XXX
Health Sciences Upper Level Elective
3
HSC 343
Research for Evidenced Based Practice
3
HSC 423
Essentials of Public Health
3
9
Tenth Semester (Spring)
Course
Title
Credits
HSC 433
Health Sciences Practicum/Capstone
3
XXX XXX
Health Sciences Upper Level Elective
3
6
The Bachelor of Science program in Health Sciences at Wilmington University requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech Wilmington: (302) 571-5355
Wilmington University Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594 Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780 New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 09/2018
