Established in 1901, Texas Woman's University is a public institution 38 miles from Dallas in Denton. The college is home to more than 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students and offers a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree program. The oldest in the state, the dental hygiene course of study begins with two years of general education classes with students applying for admission to the professional phase of study during their sophomore years. Approximately 24 to 26 students receive admission to this upper-level program annually and spend two additional years completing the required courses in subjects like radiology, community health, periodontics and pathology. Students receive hands-on experience in the university's dental hygiene clinic. The college also offers a baccalaureate degree completion program for licensed hygienists who have only an associate degree in the field. Federal and state financial aid is available through the university as well as institutional scholarships.
Texas Woman's University
Box 425619
Denton, TX 76204-5587
940-898-3188
twu.edu
A member of the Houston Community College network, Coleman College of Health Sciences is a public institution and a member of the Texas Medical Center network of teaching hospitals. The college offers an associate's degree program in dental hygiene. Admissions requirements include prerequisite courses in composition, anatomy and chemistry. Among the topics covered in the curriculum are preventive dentistry, cultural differences in dental care, community dental care, patient records, examination techniques, radiography and anesthesia. In addition to federal and state financial aid programs, the school offers institutional scholarships and work-study placements. Career planning and academic and personal counseling are available for all students.
Coleman College of Health Sciences
1900 Pressler St.
Houston, TX 77030
713-718-7400
coleman.hccs.edu
Home to more than 25,000 full- and part-time students, El Paso Community College is a public, two-year institution. The college's dental hygiene program culminates in an Associate of Applied Science degree. The prerequisite courses necessary for admission are biology and either dental or medical terminology. Required courses for the degree include pharmacology, radiology, computer science, periodontics, microbiology, community dentistry, nutrition, mathematics, psychology and group communications. Four clinical rotations are required for graduation. Eligible students can benefit from scholarships, federal and state loans, institutional short-term emergency loans, veterans benefits and work-study programs to help offset the cost of tuition.
El Paso Community College
9050 Viscount Blvd.
El Paso, TX 79925
915-831-2150
epcc.edu