U Texas Health Science Center San Antonio

If you are a licensed dental hygienist and would like to continue your education towards a baccalaureate degree, the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio has designed a flexible program.  The on-line course delivery is convenient for many who wish to continue living and working in their home town.  The BS Degree Completion Program includes upper-division elective courses that allow the student educational opportunities in teaching and community service learning. 

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in the field of dental hygiene is expected to grow faster than that of many other professions in the coming years. When you receive your bachelor degree, you will be in a position to advance in your career or seek a challenging new position within a wide range of options. Opportunities for graduates include dental management, teaching, marketing, sales, research, and can include positions with:

• Colleges and universities
• Hospitals with dental programs
• Public health agencies
• Insurance companies
• Pharmaceutical companies
• Corporations

Quotes from graduates:

“I searched every BS completion program in Texas and found UT Health San Antonio to have the most supporting, encouraging and friendly faculty. I never thought that after 34 years of private practice, I could still learn so much about dental hygiene, but I did! UT Health San Antonio launched me into a teaching career and a recent enrollment into a master’s of education program.”  Kathy Colston

Amy Lehmann, RDH, BSDH, Faculty at Wharton Junior Community College “ I chose this program because it has always had such an excellent academic reputation as well as being open to accepting students who began their career at another institution. I was able to attain my degree while juggling all the tasks of everyday life — home, family and working full time — and to finally pursue my lifelong dream of teaching.”

For a sample study plan visit: https://www.uthscsa.edu/academics/dental/bachelor-science-dental-hygiene-completion-program-academics-information