AAS in Dental Hygiene Pathway to Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

The following document provides guidance for students interested in starting their Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and completing their Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Cleveland State University (CSU). 

Suggested Sequence at LCCC

First Year — Fall Semester
CourseCredits
^BIOG 221: Anatomy & Physiology I4
^CHMY 161: General, Organic and Biochemistry4
DNHY 111: Head and Neck Anatomy/Tooth
Morphology
2
DNHY 121: Dental Hygiene Techniques I4
DNHY 124: Dental Radiology3
SDEV 101: Intro to the LCCC Community1
Semester Total18
First Year — Spring Semester
CourseCredits
^BIOG 222: Anatomy and Physiology II4
^BIOG 251: General Microbiology4
DNHY 126: Dental Hygiene Techniques II4
DNHY 125: Periodontics2
DNHY 131: Oral Pathology2
DNHY 238: Dental Hygiene Pain Management2
Semester Total18
First Year — Summer Semester
CourseCredits
^MTHM 158: Quantitative Reasoning3
^CMMC 151: Oral Communication3
DNYH 123: Dental Materials2
DNHY 133: Dental Hygiene Techniques III3
DNHY 134: Nutrition for Dental Hygienists2
Semester Total13
Second Year — Fall Semester
CourseCredits
DNHY 221: Dental Pharmacology2
DNHY 225: Dental Hygiene Techniques IV5
^ENGL 161: College Composition I3
^PHLY 165: Bioethics3
Semester Total13
Second Year — Spring Semester
CourseCredits
Spring SemesterCredits
DNHY 231: Community/Dental Hygiene Trends2
DNHY 235: Dental Hygiene Techniques V4
^PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology3
^SOCY 151G: Introduction to Sociology3
Semester Total12
Associate of Applied Science Degree Awarded74

Honors courses are acceptable where available.

Pre-requisites:

  • College-ready in Math and English.
  • 2 years of the same foreign language completed in high school.
  • Students who do not meet these pre-requisites may need to complete additional credits.

Once an associate degree is earned, additional courses taken at LCCC may not be eligible for financial aid. Please see Financial Aid for details.

This map represents one example of how to complete the AAS and BSHS degrees. Students should refer to the LCCC Catalog and CSU Catalog for requirements, course sequencing, and other degree information, as well as work closely with counselors/advisors at both institutions to discuss options. To further discuss the Bachelor of Science in health Sciences requirement, please contact Cleveland State’s College of Health Student Services office at COHadvising@csuohio.edu.

CSU Degree Requirements

*Courses to be taken  through CSU or LCCC
CourseCredits
^HSC 203: Med. Terminology (ALHN 110 or 112 at LCCC)1
^COH 102: Writing for Health Prof (ENGL 162 at LCCC)3
^STA 147: Statistical Concepts… (MTHM 168 at LCCC)3
**Global Human Perspectives3
General Electives6
Total15

Must be Taken Through CSU

First Semester
CourseCredits
^HSC 205: Social & Cultural Determinants of Health3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
American Civic Literacy3
Semester Total15
Second Semester
CourseCredits
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Writing Across the Curriculum (within major)3
Upper Division Elective3
Upper Division Elective3
Upper Division Elective3
HSC 499: Exit Evaluation0
Semester Total15

** Students who do not complete the OT 36 should refer to the transfer guide for LCCC options to fulfill their General Education requirements. If 60 credits are transferred into CSU, the student will only need one Writing Across the Curriculum course.


^ A grade of C or higher is required in English Composition courses, Writing Across the Curriculum, and all Health Science major requirements. Up to 9 credits of DNHY courses with a C or higher will apply toward the major.


This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Cleveland State University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, CSU reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.


CSU requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation. At least 30 credits must be completed in-residence at CSU. At least 24 of the in-residence credits must be completed at the upper division (300/400) level. A minimum of 18 credits toward the major must be completed through CSU coursework. Students deficient in total credits or in-residence must take additional elective credits to meet the minimum requirements. Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above or may need additional electives.

Updated January 2026.