Bachelor of Science Degree Program
The Bachelor of Science Degree Program is composed of two segments:
- pre-dental hygiene
- professional dental hygiene
Pre-dental hygiene is comprised of four academic semesters, or the equivalent in an
accredited college or university. Credits will be accepted from other pre-dental hygiene
curricula upon approval of the Program Director.
Applications for the professional portion of the program must be submitted to the
Department of Dental Hygiene by March 1 of the year the student wishes to enter.
An interview will be granted to those who meet the following requirements:
- admission application to ULM if not currently enrolled
- completion of pre-dental hygiene curriculum, including a minimum of 20 science hours
and a total of 40 overall hours by date of application
- a 2.5 overall grade point average or above in their college courses with the exception
of remedial courses
- submission of an official copy of the American College Test (ACT) scores
- official copy of college transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
Click here for complete admission information.
Online Degree Completion Program - A.S. to B.S.
This program is designed for hygienists that have completed an associate degree program
and desire to continue their education toward a baccalaureate degree. Basic requirements
and credentials for admission are:
- Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of a 2.5 average.
- Successful completion of the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination.
- Complete college transcripts.
- Application for admission to The University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Following acceptance, an individual curriculum will be developed for each student
depending upon:
- The college courses completed previously.
- The time lapse since the associate degree was awarded.
- Current clinical experience.
***If you are interested in this program or have any questions, please contact Amanda
Richardson at arichardson@ulm.edu or 318-342-1618***
This degree is also available online through
ULM Online Degrees (eULM)
Dental Hygiene