Dental Hygiene, A.S.
The Dental Hygiene, A.S. degree prepares students for the successful completions of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination and for licensure as a registered dental hygienists. The degree also trains students on how to safely and effectively perform all the functions that are legal for dental hygienists to perform in Florida.
This is a limited-access and limited enrollment program. See all Healthcare Program requirements.
For more information about this program, click here.
Overview / Requirements
Course Information
Pathway
Know Before You Go
- This program is limited access, and begins each fall and spring. Check all healthcare program requirements.
- Submit a TCC admission application and a healthcare program application by the deadline!
First Semester
- Make an appointment to meet with an advisor & declare a meta-major
- Check on the Course Requirements
- Club participation can boost your GPA! Consider joining these:
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 to apply to program
- Check with advisor for the program application deadline
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The Learning Commons
Main Campus
(850) 201 – 8193
Learningcommons@tcc.fl.edu
Looking for a faster option to get into the workforce?
Consider this certificate:
- Dental Assisting Certificate (12 credit hours)
By 33 credit hours
- Visit Career Center
Student Union, 2nd Floor, Student Support Services - Make an appointment to meet with an advisor
- Check on the Course Requirements
- Review your degree audit in TCC EagleNet
By 49 credit hours (75% completion)
- Meet with Career Placement Coordinator in TCC Career Center
By 76 credit hours
- Complete graduation check workshop online.
(You will receive an email notification when you are eligible.) - Want to Walk? Commencement ceremonies only take place once a year, so check the deadline!
- Review your degree audit in TCC EagleNet
Last semester
- Review your degree audit in TCC EagleNet
- Review Graduation Checklist
- You Must Apply for Degree (for instructions, click here)
Contact information
Healthcare Professions
P: (850) 558-4500
E: healthedu@tcc.fl.edu
Advising
TCC Main Campus
Student Union Building, Second Floor
P: (850) 201-8440
E: advisingcenter@tcc.fl.edu
Tallahassee Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Click here for more information.