Pre-Dental Hygiene Transfer Compact, AA

Program Description

The CT State Community College Pre-Dental Hygiene Transfer Compact is designed to provide academic opportunities for students who are seeking a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene at University of New Haven (UNH). Students may complete pre-requisite and general education courses at CT State Community College and transfer into the University of New Haven’s Dental Hygiene Program. Students who complete the Associate of Arts degree and have followed the Pre-Dental Hygiene track are eligible to apply for admission to the University of New Haven’s Dental Hygiene Program.

Learning Outcomes

Students who complete the Associate of Arts Degree and have followed the Pre- Dental Hygiene track are eligible to apply for admission to the University of New Haven’s Dental Hygiene Program. After completing the Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of New Haven, graduates will be eligible to take both the Dental Hygiene National Board Examination and the Northeast Regional Board Examination to apply for the Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) License.

The Program in Dental Hygiene at the University of New Haven (UNH) is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association. The University of New Haven Dental Hygiene articulation agreement states that students must receive a “C” or higher in all pre-dental hygiene transfer compact courses to be transferred to UNH.

Degree Requirements