Community College of Baltimore County
- Maryland
- Entry Level
- Hybrid
- ccbcmd.edu
Program Contact
Thank you for your interest in the Dental Hygiene Program at The Community College of Baltimore County. At the completion of this program, you will be prepared for Regional and State licensing examinations and the National Dental Hygiene Board Examination. Dental hygienists are employed in a variety of settings such as private practice, community health agencies, and health maintenance organizations. The dental hygienist may also function in the roles of educator, consumer advocate, administrator/manager, and researcher.
For more information, go to www.ccbcmd.edu/shp or www.ccbcmd.edu/Programs-and-Courses/Schools-and-Academic-Departments/School-of-Health-Professions/Dental-Hygiene.aspx and download the program admission packet.
Program Information
| Program Type | Entry Level |
|---|---|
| Teaching Method | Hybrid |
| Degree Awarded | Associate |
| Program Size | 40 (estimate) |
| Program Length | 24 months |
| Application Deadline | April 15, 2024 |
| Program Start Date | August 26, 2024 |
| Credit Hours Required to Graduate | 70 |
| Supplemental Application | Yes |
| Supplemental Fee | Yes |
| Accepts International Students | No |
| Supports Student Visa | No |
| Program Website | ccbcmd.edu |
Application Requirements
Required Standardized Tests
- TEAS
Supplemental Requirements
- Requires supplemental application
- Requires supplemental fee
Prerequisite Instructions
All listed courses must be completed prior to the April 15th application deadline with a grade of “C” or better.
- BIOL 109, Human Anatomy & Physiology*
- BIOL 230, General Microbiology* (note that this course has a prerequisite of BIOL 110)
- CHEM 107, Fundamentals of Chemistry*
- ENGL 101, College Composition I
- PSYC 105, Multicultural Psychology
*The science courses listed above must have been completed within 5 years of the date when the student begins the program.
Letters of Evaluation Instructions
3 Letters of Recommendation - All submitted using the online form within the application. From a professional evaluator ie. instructor, employer etc.
Other Requirement Instructions
Additional Coursework
The below courses are not required by the admission deadline however, if completed by the
deadline, will contribute to admission consideration. These courses are required for the degree in
Dental Hygiene. A grade of “C” or better is required.
• SOCL 101, Introduction to Sociology
• CMNS 101, Fundamentals of Communications
• MATH elective 3-4 credits (MATH 153 is recommended)
Additional Information
16 hours of dental hygiene observation of a Registered Dental Hygienist due by
admission deadline (observing anyone other than the RDH will rule your application
ineligible for admission consideration).