Dual-Enrollment Dental Hygiene - Online
Through ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ’s unique dual-enrollment program, earn your Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene while enrolled in a partnering Associate of Applied Science program.
Program features
- Available only to students accepted into a partnering community college’s dental hygiene program
- Dual-enroll at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ and your community college
- 120 credit hours, 30 at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ
- ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ courses 100% online
- High quality, affordable education and career preparation
- Small classes with accessible, knowledgeable and supportive faculty
Partnerships with community colleges across the state
Texas Woman’s currently partners with several community colleges across the state to bring our accredited Bachelor of Science program to your community. Check out the partnering school curriculum agreements for more details:
- Austin Community College/²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Dual-Degree Dental Hygiene Program
- Coastal Bend College/²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Dual-Degree Dental Hygiene Program
- Collin College/²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Dual-Degree Dental Hygiene Program
- Dallas College/²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Dual-Degree Dental Hygiene Program
- El Paso College/²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Dual-Degree Dental Hygiene Program
- Lone Star College/²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Dual-Degree Dental Hygiene Program
- Tarrant County College District/²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Dual-Degree Dental Hygiene Program
- Temple College/²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ Dual-Degree Dental Hygiene Program
Other community college agreements are in process. Check back for updates.
Career Opportunities
A bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene opens career paths including:
- : $74,070 per year
- : $73,080 per year
- : $84,380 per year
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You also have the option of continuing your education and boosting your future earning potential with a graduate degree in Health Studies with a Dental Hygiene focus.
Program requirements
As a full-time student, you can complete the 120 required semester credit hours in just two years with:
- 30 credit hours minimum from ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ
- 36 hours of upper-division courses (some dental hygiene courses taken through your AAS program may count toward this requirement)
You must finish your associate's degree dental hygiene program to be allowed to continue in the dual-enrollment program.
Admission requirements
Undergraduate Admission
When you apply to ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ, we will evaluate your academic achievement and preparation, as well as your standardized test scores. Admission to ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ is valid for four terms, unless you have attended another higher education institution.
Check out the links below for specific admissions information:
Questions about the admissions process? Contact the Office of Admissions.
Office of Admissions
Texas Woman’s University
402 Administration Drive
Denton, TX 76204-5649
940-898-3188 (Local), 866-809-6130 (Toll Free)
Email: admissions@twu.edu
Admission to the Dual-Enrollment Dental Hygiene Program (Online)
All applicants must meet the .
Requirements
- Acceptance into a partnering community college’s dental hygiene program.
- Completion of English Composition I and II.
How to Apply
- as a transfer student. Please select Dental Hygiene Program as your First Choice School and then select Dental Hygiene (BS) as your major on the next page.
- After acceptance to ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ, . To complete the program application, applicants must first create their account and log in to their using their ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½¹ÙÍøÏÂÔØ email address and Pioneer Portal password.
- Program application deadlines (applicants should apply to the university prior to these deadlines):
- Fall: Aug. 1
- Spring: Dec. 15
- Summer: May 15
For questions contact
Amy Teague, RDH, MS
Associate Clinical Professor
Dual-Enrollment Coordinator
MCL 911H
ateague@twu.edu
940-898-2874
Admissions Coordinator
csohadmissions@twu.edu
940-898-2870
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