Dental Hygiene Completion - online

Bachelor of Science Degree

The Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Dental Hygiene is designed to meet the transfer and continuing education needs of Associate in Applied Science Degree or Associate in Science Degree graduates in Dental Hygiene. This program will offer students a foundation of knowledge that will prepare them for the emerging roles within the dental hygiene profession. Emphasis is placed on broadening the career paths for practicing hygienists. Foundation courses are in the areas of teaching, research and public health. As part of the capstone practicum course, students are given the opportunity to further explore a specific area of interest through an internship. Based on personal interest, students may partner with corporations, hospitals, public health programs/facilities or educational institutions.

As the dental hygiene profession continues to expand many career opportunities require advanced degrees. This degree completion program in dental hygiene is tailored to provide comprehensive upper-level studies that will prepare dental hygienists to adapt to the emerging new roles in oral healthcare.

Please refer to the Safety and Technical Standards in the front section of the College catalog.

Typical Employment Opportunities

Clinical Research
Dental Hygiene Education
Dental Insurance Companies
Geriatric Facilities, Case Management
Patient Advocacy
Pharmaceutical Corporations, Sales and Management
Pharmaceutical Corporations, Research and Development
Public Health Agencies

Dental Hygiene (BS Degree Completion) Program Outcomes:

• The dental hygiene graduate will be able to utilize professional judgment and critical thinking skills to determine the treatment needs of geriatric and special needs patients.
• The dental hygiene graduate will appreciate the role of leadership, management, and technology as it applies to dental hygiene practice.
• The dental hygiene graduate will develop the skills necessary to analyze and apply scientific literature in the dental hygiene process of care.
• The dental hygiene graduate will be able to develop a comprehensive community based oral health care program.
• The dental hygiene graduate will demonstrate an understanding of the learning process, various teaching methodologies and evaluation techniques as they apply to the dental hygiene educator.
• The dental hygiene graduate will be empowered to seek employment opportunities other than traditional clinical practice.
• The dental hygiene graduate will seek educational advancement for continued growth and development following commencement.

Special Opportunities

As a student in the Dental Hygiene Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Program in dental hygiene, you are required to participate in the Student American Dental Hygienists’ Association (SADHA) which promotes student leadership through community outreach, lunch and learn programs, and various campus activities.

To facilitate transfer into graduate level programs, the Dental Hygiene Department has established seamless transfer agreements with Stony Brook University, School of Health Technology and Management for a Master of Science in Health Care Policy and Management, and University of Bridgeport, Fones School of Dental Hygiene for a Master of Science in Dental Hygiene.

Admission to Farmingdale State College - State University of New York is based on the qualifications of the applicant without regard to age, sex, marital or military status, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sexual orientation.