General Technology - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting, AAS (AAS.GENET.EDDA)

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Associate in Applied Science in General Technology

Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Career Path

61 Credit Hours

The General Technology degree allows students to become multi-skilled technicians by creating an individualized plan to meet their career goals. Students complete the general education curriculum and coursework in at least two technical areas. The primary technical specialty consists of at least 21 credits from an approved degree, diploma, or technical certificate currently offered by the college. Students also complete a minimum of 12 credits in a secondary path with guidance from their faculty advisor.

Students who completed the following diploma should consult with the program advisor regarding the completion path for this degree.

Expanded Duty Dental Assisting Diploma (DAS.EXPADDA)

Students can earn only one degree in General Technology in a single career path.

Accreditation

Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association
211 East Chicago Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611-2678

Related Certificates

The Health Sciences Preparation Certificate (CAS.HEALSP) (CAS.HEALSP.DAT Pathway) can be used to fulfill some of the requirements of this associate degree. Some courses may be required prior to admission to this program. Your faculty advisor or success coach can help to tailor your plan.

Part A - General Education Requirements

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science (Choose One):
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3 or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
(PSY 201 Recommended) Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ Other: Select from
General Education
Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B - Primary Technical Specialty Requirements

DAT 113 - Dental Materials Credit: 4
DAT 115 - Ethics and Professionalism Credit: 1
DAT 118 - Dental Morphology Credit: 2
DAT 121 - Dental Health Education Credit: 2
DAT 122 - Dental Office Management Credit: 2
DAT 123 - Oral Medicine-Oral Biology Credit: 3
DAT 127 - Dental Radiography Credit: 4
DAT 154 - Clinical Procedures I Credit: 4
DAT 177 - Dental Office Experience Credit: 7
DAT 185 - Dental Specialties Credit: 5

Total: 34

Part C - Secondary Technical Specialty Requirements

Students must complete at least 12 credit hours in a secondary specialty path. Your degree path may require more than 12 credit hours to complete the associate degree. Your academic advisor must approve all secondary studies.

BIO 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit: 4
BIO 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credit: 4
ECO 210 - Macroeconomics Credit: 3
MGT 101 - Principles of Management Credit: 3
MGT 120 - Small Business Management Credit: 3
MGT 270 - Managerial Communications Credit: 3
MKT 101 - Marketing Credit: 3
PSY 203 - Human Growth and Development Credit: 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology Credit: 3
SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I Credit: 4
SPC 205 - Public Speaking Credit: 3
or
SPC 209 - Interpersonal Communication Credit: 3

Total: 12

Admission and Program Requirements

General admissions and program specific procedures are required for Health Science programs, such as mandated orientation session and health record requirements. View the specific requirements by visiting the Health Sciences division page.

Applicants will be admitted to this program on a first-qualified, first-admitted basis. Applicants are considered to be qualified for admission to the next available class when they meet all college and program requirements. View the starting semesters page for more information.

For more information, review the program information and information sessions page. Visit the course programs and progression page for program completion and course progression information.

Course Sequence

Review the General Technology - Expanded Duty Dental Assisting, AAS - Course Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.