Bergen Community College's dental hygiene program comprises 73 credits. This includes four credits of a humanities elective and the Dynamics of Health and Fitness Experience course. Before entering the program, students must take a basic skills placement test to determine whether they need to take a basic algebra course. They also must have completed high school level chemistry and biology courses, both with laboratory components.
Bergen Community College
400 Paramus Road
Paramus, NJ 07652
201-447-7100
bergen.cc.nj.us
The U.S. Department of Education ranks Camden County College among the best colleges for an associate's degree in a health care profession. The school's dental hygiene program requires a minimum of 78 credits. Although it only takes two years to complete, two mandatory summer sessions are included.
Camden County College
200 College Drive
Blackwood, NJ 08012-3240
856-227-7200
camdencc.edu
Through its Dental Auxiliaries Education Department, Middlesex County College (MCC) offers an Associate in Applied Science degree program that requires at least 73 credits for completion. MCC's program consists of two fall and two spring semesters plus a summer session.
Middlesex County College
2600 Woodbridge Avenue
Edison, NJ 08818
732-548-6000
middlesexcc.edu
Located in Newark, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey offers an 87-credit dental hygiene program through its School of Health Related Professions. Although courses are usually offered during the weekdays, clinical work is available on Saturdays and evenings. Prerequisite courses for the program include anatomy and physiology I and II, microbiology, general chemistry I and general psychology as well as the general education courses in algebra, public speaking, sociology, and English composition. These courses can be completed at local affiliated institutions such as Brookdale Community College, Essex County College, Raritan Valley Community College, Thomas Edison State College and Union County College.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
65 Bergen Street
Newark, NJ 07101
973-972-4300
shrp.umdnj.edu