This option is offered only for individuals who have completed an accredited dental hygiene education program and an associate degree at a community college or its equivalency. At the time of admission to the Cal State L.A. Program, students will be expected to have completed all Lower Division General Education courses and a sufficient number of units to qualify for upper division standing. Students who have not met these requirements must fulfill any remaining prerequisite and required courses. Students shall complete the Upper Division General Education requirements, including the Diversity Requirement, the Health Science Core, and the Option Requirements listed below.
Career Possibilities In:
- Public Health agencies involved in oral health, disease prevention, health promotion, and community outreach
- Educational institutions
- Public and private agencies, individual and group dental offices and clinics
- Corporations, pharmaceutical companies, and veterinary medicine
- Dental Hygiene programs
- Alternative Practice Settings
What You Can Do:
- Collaborate with oral health practitionersin assessing individual and community oral health needs, creating innovative dental health programs and developing policies for a diverse society
- Promote and provide educational programs and services in oral health
- Participate with researchers conducting studies in oral health
- Serve as a consultant or practitioner intraining centers, dental offices or veterinary medicine