Pre-Professional Studies

Dental Hygiene
Prepare for a career in dental hygiene at CMU. In your first year, learn from professors who will be your advocates and will encourage you to grow within your studies. Develop a broad understanding of chemistry, human anatomy, and psychology
Please Note
- It is important that you inquire about admission and program requirements at the universities you are considering after CMU. You should work with the Advising office at CMU to construct a program of studies that will achieve your objectives. This is the responsibility of the student.
through hands-on lab experience and in-depth classroom work.
Here is a sample of first-year courses that could act as a step on your journey towards a degree in Dental Hygiene:
- CHEM-1010 Structure and Modelling in Chemistry
- CHEM-1020 Physical Chemistry
- BIOL-1361 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
- BIOL-1371 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
- PSYC-1010 Introduction to Psychology I: Foundations
- PSYC-1020 Introduction to Psychology II: Individuals and Interactions
Other electives from CMU or first year courses on Letter of Permission.
- Agribusiness
- Agriculture
- Agroecology
- Dental Hygiene
- Dentistry
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Ultrasound
- Education
- Food Science
- Health Sciences
- Health Studies
- Human Nutritional Science
- Kinesiology
- Kinesiology - Athletic Therapy
- Law
- Medical Lab Sciences
- Medicine
- Nursing
- Occupational Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Recreation Management & Community Development
- Respiratory Therapy
- Veterinary Medicine