The Bachelor of Science Degree Completion in Dental Hygiene (BS) is an opportunity for a hygienist with an associate degree to pursue a baccalaureate degree.

Basic requirements and credentials for admission to the Degree Completion Program include:

• Graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program with a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average.
  
• Successful completion of the Dental Hygiene National Board Exam and licensure in at least one state.
  
• Complete college transcripts.
  
• Application for admission to the University of Louisiana at Monroe.
  

This structured sequence is intended to facilitate success in the overall degree requirements. Following acceptance, an individual curriculum will be developed for each student depending upon:

1) the college courses completed previously,
2) the time lapse since the associate degree was awarded, and
3) current clinical experience.

NOTE: This information is provided as a reference only and is subject to change. Always verify all curriculum information with your faculty advisor or the dean's office. For complete curricular information, see the ULM Undergraduate Catalog.