What are the educational requirements to be admitted into the Taft College Dental Hygiene Program?
In order to be admitted into the program, there are several required courses that must be completed with a grade of C or better: Anatomy 6, Biology 15, Chemistry 8 & 9, Microbiology 8, Physiology 7 & 7L, and English 1A. Applicants must also complete before graduation, Sociology, or Speech 11, or Speech 7 and Sociology 3. First-time applicants can earn points to increase their opportunity to be admitted. These points are accumulated by earning a high GPA while completing undergraduate classes, completing prerequisite course work at Taft College, earning a college degree, and/or having related work experience. Additionally, letters of recommendation, community service activities, and the quality of the applicants personal statement also increases an applicants consideration. How long does it take to complete the hygiene program? The completion of the Taft College Dental Hygiene Program is two school years. In addition, a four-week summer clinic is offered to the second-year students to p
