Program Overview

Program Description

Dental Hygiene is an undergraduate program focused on preventive oral health services and continuing care. The purpose of the program is to develop professionals prepared for the current practice of dental hygiene and future changes in oral health.

Program Length

The program consists of 113 units and is completed in 2 years.

Possible Careers

The hygienist works in association with the dentist in private practice offices, industrial organizations, schools, hospitals, local, state or federal public health services, and the armed forces.

Application Deadlines

There are currently no published application deadlines.

Admissions Requirements

• 96 quarter or 64 semester units of accredited college class work
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in science courses
• Courses must be a C or higher to meet LLUSD requirements
• Science courses must be completed within 5 years of beginning the program

Prerequisites

The dental hygiene applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Chemistry - Introductory inorganic, organic and biochemistry (1 year)
• Anatomy and Physiology I and II (2 classes)
• Microbiology (1 class)
• Introduction to Sociology (1 class)
• Introduction to Psychology (1 class)
• Freshman English (fluency in English is required) (1 year)
• College level math (1 class)
• Speech (1 class)
• Cultural Anthropology (1 class)
• Personal Health or Nutrition (1 class)
• Physical Education (2 activity courses required)
• Humanities - 20 Quarter or 14 Semester Units (3 areas required from the list below):
  • History/Civilization
  • Fine Arts Theory
  • Performing Arts (4 units max)
  • Literature
  • Foreign Language
  • Philosophy/Ethics/Religion

Expected Cost of Attendance

The following estimated cost of attendance is based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. Estimated amounts may vary based on a number of factors. Students may use these estimates when applying for financial aid.

Required Program Costs

Academic Year

• Year 1:
  • Tuition & Fees: $32,067
  • Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance: $8,930
• Year 2:
  • Tuition & Fees: $42,756
  • Books, Materials, Supplies & Equipment Allowance: $1,000

Other Educational Costs

Non-required costs that can be funded with scholarships/loans.

• Year 1:
  • Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance):
    • On Campus Dorm: $12,015
    • LLU Owned Rental Property: $19,800
    • LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents: $20,655
    • Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents: $7,290
    • Off Campus: $19,800
  • Transportation Allowance: $3,150
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $3,285
  • Federal Student Loan Fees: $134
• Year 2:
  • Living Expense (Food & Housing Allowance):
    • On Campus Dorm: $16,020
    • LLU Owned Rental Property: $26,400
    • LLU Owned Rental w/ Dependents: $27,540
    • Undergraduate Dependent w/ Parents: $9,720
    • Off Campus: $26,400
  • Transportation Allowance: $4,200
  • Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: $4,380
  • Federal Student Loan Fees: $134
  • Cost of Obtaining Professional License: $1,600

Notes

• Estimated amounts are for the academic year specified only. Amounts are based on full-time attendance for the number of months enrolled per academic year. International students need to calculate 12 months of living expenses based on these amounts.
• Amounts are expected to increase each year consistent with inflation in the professional education sector.
• To qualify for financial aid, most students must be enrolled at least half time in an aid eligible program and be taking degree requirements. Half time is 6 units in a quarter for undergraduate programs and 4 units in a quarter for graduate programs.