The BSDH Online Degree Completion Program began in the Fall Semester 2001. The first class graduated spring semester 2003.

Eligible hygienists have earned an Associate or Certificate Degree in Dental Hygiene from an accredited institution and have a minimum of two years experience in the dental hygiene profession.

As indicated by the tables below, credit will be given for an earned Associate/Certificate in Dental Hygiene. In addition, two years experience and the successful completion DHYG 3100 online (5 hours) will earn the student an additional 16 hours of upper division credit. These hours plus the additional 13 hours online will earn the student a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene.

All dental hygiene courses for this program are online. However, all students participating in the BSDH Degree Completion program are required to visit campus two times, for program orientation and the local anesthesia laboratory.

General Education Core requirements may transfer from other universities or be taken online through ETSU or the Tennessee Regents Online Degree Program (RODP) to meet the general education core requirements for the BSDH degree.

Admission Requirements

Admission to the BSDH degree completion program requires the following information be submitted for consideration and selection:

• Evidence of Admission to ETSU.
• Transcripts that include proof of graduation from an accredited dental hygiene program.
• Eligibility for licensure within the student's state of residence.
• Evidence of dental hygiene experience equivalent to a minimum of two years of full time practice. Please submit a brief resume outlining work history.
• Official college transcripts from all institutions attended. All official transcripts should be sent to the office of admissions ETSU.
• The program coordinator will begin application review in March for class positions to begin the program in the Fall Semester. Review of applications will continue until all positions are filled.

PLEASE NOTE: ETSU requires a total of 60 hours semester credit be completed at a senior level (4 year) institution to earn a baccalaureate degree.

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