Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene
Transfer Degree Pathway Guide
Admission to the Dental Hygiene upper division program requires a separate application (DHCAS application), the deadline for which is January 15th each year. Admission to the upper division clinical dental hygiene program is selective and not guaranteed. For application requirements, see Upper Division Requirements.
The baccalaureate degree is the undergraduate degree offered by the university. It is
awarded to students who have completed both university-wide requirements and the
requirements of the selected degree program. The following university-wide requirements apply
to all baccalaureate degrees.
The student must:
- Complete all Cardinal Core requirements.
- Complete all required courses and program requirements.
- Have at least a cumulative GPA of 2.0.
- Complete 120 hours applicable to this program.
- Complete at least 60 hours at an accredited four-year institution.
Please reference the following for information about applying, scholarship, next steps and more.
- Transfer Application Process
- Transfer & Adult Scholarships
- Connect With Your Admissions Counselor
- Admitted Student Guide
- All admitted transfer students are required to meet with a University of Louisville academic advisor prior to registering for classes. During your advising appointment, your academic advisor will assess your transfer credit and provide a timeline to degree completion.
Transfer Degree Pathway
Associate in Science to Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Transfer Degree Pathway Program Requirements. The total baccalaureate degree requires 120 credit hours.
Category 1: KCTCS General Education Core (34 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
ENG 101 | Written Communication I | 3 | ENGL 101 |
ENG 102 | Written Communication II | 3 | ENGL 102 |
COM XXX | COM 181 or COM 252 | 3 | COMM 111 or 115 |
PSY 110 | General Psychology | 3 | PSYC 201 |
SOC XXX | Social Behavior Science (SOC 101, 151 or 152) | 3 | SOC 201, 202 or 203 |
TBS XXX | Social Behavioral Science Gen Ed* | 3 | SBS XXX |
HIS XXX | Recommend HIS 101, 102, 108 or 109 | 3 | HIST 101, 102, 211 or 212 |
TBS XXX | Any Arts and Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | A/H XXX |
BIO 112/113 | Introduction to Biology w/Lab | 4 | BIOL 102 & 104 |
CHE 140 | Introductory General Chemistry | 3 | CHEM 101 |
MAT 150 | College Algebra | 3 | MATH 111 |
| Subtotal: General Education Core | 34 |
|
TBS XXX: Selected by KCTCS Student
*SBS must be a discipline other than SOC
Category 2: KCTCS Associate in Science Requirements (8 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
BIO 137 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | BIOL 260, 261 and 262 |
BIO 139 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | BIOL 260, 261 and 262 |
| Subtotal: AA/AS Requirements | 8 |
|
Category 3: KCTCS Electives (18 Hours)
KCTCS Course | Course or Category | Credits | UofL Course |
CIT 105 | Digital Literacy or IC3 Fast Track Test | 0-3 | Elective |
FYE 105 | First-Year Experience | 3 | GEN 101 |
NFS 101 | Human Nutrition and Wellness | 3 | HSS 303 |
BIO 225 | Medical Microbiology | 4 | BIOL 257 & 258 |
TBS XXX | Any Arts & Humanities Gen Ed | 3 | A/H XXX |
STA 220* | Statistics | 3 | MATH 109 |
| Subtotal: KCTCS Electives | 18 |
|
TOTAL Associate Degree Hours | 60 |
*MAT 150 is the pre-requisite for STA 220
Category 4: UofL Major Requirements (66 Hours)
UofL Course Code | UofL Course Name | Credits | KCTCS Course |
DHED 301 | Dental Hygiene Theory I | 3 |
|
DHED 302 | Dental Hygiene Principles of Practice I | 2 |
|
DHED 303 | Dental Anatomy | 2 |
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DHED 304 | Radiography | 2 |
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DHED 305 | Structural Biology of Head and Neck | 3 |
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DHED 307 | Physical Diagnosis and Medical Management | 3 |
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DHED 308 | Pre-Clinical Radiography | 1 |
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DHED 309 | General and Oral Pathology | 3 |
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DHED 310 | Periodontology | 3 |
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DHED 311 | Dental Materials | 3 |
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DHED 312 | Oral Health Education | 2 |
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DHED 313 | Dental Hygiene Theory II | 3 |
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DHED 314 | Dental Hygiene Principles of Practice II | 3 |
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DHED 315 | Pain and Anxiety Control | 3 |
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DHED 316 | Community Dental Health I | 2 |
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DHED 402 | Pharmacology | 3 |
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DHED 403 | Evidenced Based Practice | 1 |
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DHED 404 | Special Needs Patients | 2 |
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DHED 405 | Advanced Periodontology I | 1 |
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DHED 406 | Community Dental Health II | 2 |
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DHED 407 | Advanced Technology and Patient Care Procedures I | 2 |
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DHED 408 | Dental Hygiene Principles of Practice III | 4 | |
DHED 409 | Clinical Radiography I | 1 | |
DHED 410 | Advanced Radiology | 1 | |
DHED 411 | Clinical Radiography II | 1 |
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DHED 412 | Dental Hygiene Principles of Practice IV | 4 |
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DHED 413 | Advanced Periodontology II | 1 |
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DHED 414 | Advanced Technology and Patient Care Procedures II | 1 |
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DHED 415 | Dental Hygiene Ethics and Practice Management | 2 |
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DHED 417 | Dental Hygiene Extramural Education - CUE | 2 |
|
| Subtotal: UofL Major Requirements | 66 |
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Total Baccalaureate Degree Credit Hours | 120 |
Students must earn a letter grade of "C" or better in all Dental Hygiene Upper Division Clinical Science courses.
Updated: June 2026