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Dental Hygiene
at Quinsigamond Community College · 79 credits
An associate degree — designed to transfer to a 4-year school. About 2 years full-time.
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$6,262
In-state tuition / yr
22%
Graduate on time
$47,136
Median earnings after
62%
Earn above HS-grad wage
Source: federal College Scorecard (2026). College-wide — not specific to this program.
9 transfer directly1 count as electives21 not listed yet0 open this term (Fall 2026)
Showing transfer outcomes to Bridgewater State University for 31 required courses at Quinsigamond Community College. Browse all transfer pathways →
Recommended Course Sequence
79 credits- Not offered this termDental Hygiene waitlist if the following criteria are met: Commission’s policy and procedure for submission of complaints may be obtained by contacting the Commission at: Commission on • Minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.30 overall at the Dental Accreditation | 211 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60611 | end of Spring semester. 800.621.8099, ext. 2719. A copy of the accreditation standards are also • Minimum grade of “B” in all QCC DHY courses and obtain on file with and may be obtained through the administrative assistant a minimum grade of “73” on the final exams/exit exams for for the QCC Dental programs. DHY bridge courses (DHY 125, DHY 131, DHY 241), in order to qualify for the “bridge” from the Dental Assisting to Program Email: dentalhygiene@qcc.mass.edu Dental Hygiene program. • Minimum grade of “A-” in the DAS 151, DAS 153, and DAS 155 courses. Accreditation • Two recommendations from QCC DHY core course faculty, of which one is from a full-time faculty member. The Quinsigamond Community College Dental Hygiene program is accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), which • BIO 111, CHM 101, and ENG 101 must be completed before was established in 1975 and is a specialized accrediting body that is nationally recognized by the United States Department of Education taken in Summer I. BIO 232 and DHY 125 must be taken in as the sole agency to accredit dental and dental-related education Summer II. programs conducted at the post-secondary level. CODA can be • Attendance at a Health Information Session or complete contacted at: Commission on Dental Accreditation | 211 East ChicagoHLC 101 · 0 credits
- Not offered this term• Register for and successfully complete all courses to graduate in nine semesters. • Complete BIO 111 and CHM 101 with grades of “C” or higher.BIO 101 · 0 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termAnatomy & Physiology IBIO 111 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termgrade of “C” or higher, Coreq: ENG 101 Introduction to theMAT 095 · 0 credits
- Not offered this termCHM 101CHM 101 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termChemistry of Living Systems or QMAT placement score > 21 Composition IENG 101 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this term• Complete BIO 112 with a grade of “C” or higher. Anatomy & Physiology IIBIO 112 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termComposition IIENG 102 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this term• Complete BIO 232 with a grade of “C” or higher. • Complete all DHY courses each semester with grades of “C” or higher. Medical MicrobiologyBIO 232 · 4 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termDental AnatomyDHY 125 · 1 credit
- Not offered this termDental Hygiene Process IDHY 111 · 4 credits
- Not offered this termDHY 121DHY 121 · 2 credits
- Not offered this termDHY 123DHY 123 · 2 credits
- Not offered this termEmbryology grades of “C” or higher, ENG 101BIO 100 · 0 creditsCounts as an elective
- Not offered this termDental RadiologyDHY 131 · 3 credits
- Not offered this terma grade of “C” or higher, ENG 101 Introduction to PsychologyPSY 101 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termPractice Management forDHY 116 · 0 credits
- Not offered this termDental Hygiene Process IIDHY 112 · 5 credits
- Not offered this term“C” or higher PeriodontologyDHY 124 · 2 credits
- Not offered this termOral PathologyDHY 126 · 2 credits
- Not offered this termLocal Anesthesia for theDHY 150 · 2 credits
- Not offered this termDental Hygienist Nutrition in Oral andDHY 250 · 2 credits
- Not offered this termDental Hygiene ProcessDHY 113 · 1 credit
- Not offered this termSummer Clinic with grades of “C” or higher • If seeking employment, meet with Career Services for career readiness preparation and to learn more about QCC’s job board. Health PromotionDHY 201 · 2 credits
- Not offered this termDental Hygiene Process IIIDHY 211 · 5 credits
- Not offered this termDental PharmacologyDHY 231 · 2 credits
- Not offered this termDental MaterialsDHY 241 · 2 credits
- Not offered this terma grade of “C” or higher Introductory SociologySOC 101 · 3 creditsTransfers
- Not offered this termDHY 202DHY 202 · 2 credits
- Not offered this termDental Hygiene Process IVDHY 212 · 6 credits
- Not offered this termDental Public HealthDHY 243 · 2 credits
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