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.