Completion of the Core Curriculum, along with the courses listed below is required for your degree.  Please refer to the Course Catalog for course descriptions as well as course pre-requisites and/or co-requisites. 

Summer Session I

First Semester

Second Semester

Summer Session II

Third Semester

Fourth Semester

Total number of credits: 85

*both courses must be taken at the same college or university

Dental Hygiene students must achieve a grade of C or higher in all science and dental hygiene courses and maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher throughout the program. A failing grade (C- or lower) or a grade of W/F in two dental hygiene or science courses on the first attempt will result in dismissal from the program. Re-entry into clinical courses is on a space-available basis.

Dental Hygiene students meeting EFDA entrance requirements are eligible to take an optional Expanded Functions I & II course (DA 260 & 261) during the third or fourth semester or anytime after graduation. This will make students eligible to sit for the Pennsylvania Expanded Functions Certification Examination.

The College Protocol for Serious Communicable and Bloodborne Infectious Disease is available upon request from the College Health Center and can be found online.

Additional Important Information

• The Dental Hygiene program has required summer semesters.
• The student's clinical experience will span three semesters, including a summer session, and will take place at several facilities including the Harcum College on-campus Dental Center, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia VA Hospital, Community Volunteers in Medicine, and other community sites. The student will be responsible for transportation to and from these sites. Students may need to supplement the patient pool in the clinical educational experience.
• A maximum of 33 transfer credits in equivalent Harcum College Dental Hygiene coursework can be accepted. Transfer credits are determined by the Harcum College Admissions Committee and Transfer Credit Evaluator. The courses that are transferable are the following with a grade of a "C" or better. Also, all science and math courses expire after 10 years.

*Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II   Microbiology English Composition I & II Introductory to Psychology Introduction to Sociology Public Speaking Intro to Chemistry College level Math

4 credits each 4 credits 3 credits each 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits

*both courses must be taken at the same college or university

• Dental Hygiene students participate in community clinical rotations allowing students to experience a diverse patient population.
• There are additional fees for instrument kit, clinical attire (download order form), and other clinical-related needs.