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Apply to the Program

Completion of, or in the process of completion, all required prerequisites as outlined in the program application and the college catalog corresponding to the year in which the student plans to enter. All must be completed or in progress with a grade of “C” or better by the application deadline. All applicants must have a prerequisite GPA of 2.5 or higher to be eligible for the program. If a student has a late start course, they may be ineligible and must contact the Pathway Coordinator at HSW@LCCC.wy.edu

Program Prerequisites:

  • MATH 1000 Problem-Solving
  • ENGL 1010 English Composition I
  • STRT 1000 Strategies for Success
  • C0MM 2010 Public Speaking - or COMM 1015 Foundations of Communication*
  • ZOO 2015 Human Anatomy**
  • ZOO 2025 Human Physiology**
  • CHEM 1000 Intro to Chemistry
  • MICR 2240 Medical Microbiology
  • PSYC 1000 General Psychology
  • SOC 1000 Sociological Principles or ANTH 1200 Intro to Cultural Anthropology*
  • US/WY Constitution Course (HIST 1211 or HIST 1221 or HIST 1251 or ECON 1200 or POLS 1000)
  • POLS 1000 American & Wyoming Govt - ***

*First course listed is preferred

**Anatomy (or A&P 1), Physiology (or A&P II), and Microbiology must be five years current at time of application.

***optional to take as prerequist, but is a required course for the program.  It is recommended to take it prior to the program.

 

For questions regarding your submitted application, please email hswFREELARAMIE. 

All Pass or Satisfactory grades earned in Spring 2020 (using a Pass/Fail or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory grade scale) will still be considered for admission to the program. Each course affected will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and will still be subject to Laramie County Community College's Transfer Grade policies. If you have questions, please contact the Pathway Coordinator at HSW@LCCC.wy.edu

Application Process

For additional information, visit the Health Sciences & Wellness Application webpage.

Submit an LCCC Admission Application.  It is the student’s responsibility to request official transcripts of college courses to be sent to the Student Records Office.

If you are a student or have taken courses at LCCC within the last year, you do not need to reapply to LCCC.

  1. Prior to performing any observations, read and sign the Pre-Admission Observation Guidelines and Acceptance Form. 

  2. Contact a dental office to schedule observation of a dental hygienist.

  3. Upon arrival at the dental office, provide the dental hygienist with a link to the Pre-Admission Observation Evaluation Form, which they will complete. 

    We recommend students review the Observation Evaluation questions prior to completing their clinical observation.

  4. Applicants must observe a minimum of four identified procedures performed by a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) and observation forms must be signed by a dental hygienist, not a dentist, assistant, or office manager. Complete an observation of 2 dental hygienists, at two separate dental offices, for a total of 8 hours. Each dental hygienist who is shadowed should fill out the linked form. 

Observation hours provide prospective students with a better understanding of a dental hygienists daily work, and it is beneficial to get these hours in a variety of settings, such as general practice or specialty practices. For this reason, employment experience related to healthcare is also recognized during the application.

Note: Some facilities require proof of immunizations prior to your observation, please allow adequate time to complete these actions. Additionally, we request students contact offices to make an appointment and to ask about proper attire (i.e., scrubs) during your observation hours.

Applicants are required to complete a short set of essay questions as part of the application process. The essay questions are available in advance to allow you time to prepare thoughtful, authentic, and original responses. Essays will be submitted with the application. Each comment box is limited to 200 words.

We encourage you to take time to reflect deeply before you begin writing. The best essays are personal, specific, and authentic and give the selection committee a chance to get to know your motivation, understanding of the field and the experiences that have shaped your decision to pursue the Dental Hygiene Program.
 
  1. What do you perceive are the primary duties of a dental hygienist? What do you feel are the advantages and disadvantages of this career? 
    1. REFLECTION
    2. CRITICAL THINKING
    3. INTEGRITY

  2. Tell us how you would be described by someone you did not get along with in the work/school environment.
    1. REFLECTION
    2. PEOPLE SKILLS
    3. COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK

  3. Describe a time when you had to work with other people to come to a conclusion and how you led others to that conclusion.
    1. COLLABORATION & TEAMWORK
    2. COMMUNICATION
    3. PEOPLE SKILLS

  4. Describe a time when your integrity was challenged. What skill did you use to keep your composure? What was the outcome and would you do anything different?
    1. INTEGRITY
    2. CRITICAL THINKING
    3. REFLECTION

Health Sciences & Wellness Program Application will be live Jan. 5.

Please upload  additional forms and requirements with the online application submission. For questions regarding your submitted application, please email hswFREELARAMIE. 

Dental Hygiene – Application Scoring Rubric

Prerequisites:

All prerequisites are completed or in-progress with a 2.5 GPA or higher: Yes or No

General Studies Prerequisites GPA Points
MATH 1400 College Algebra or higher (3 Credits) 4(A), 3(B), 2(C)  X 3 
Engl 1010 English Composition ( 3 Credits)  4(A), 3(B), 2(C)  X 3 
Comm 2010 Publis Speaking (3 Credits) 4(A), 3(B), 2(C)  X 3 
PSYC 1000 General Psycology (3 Credit)  4(A), 3(B), 2(C)  X 3 
SOC 1000 Sociological Principles (3Credits)  4(A), 3(B), 2(C)  X 3 
GPA Total (total)

 

General Studies Grade Point Average

GPA Points GPA Points GPA Points GPA Points GPA Points GPA Points
2.55 0.5 2.8 3 3.05 5.5 3.3 8 3.55 10.5 3.8 13
2.6 1 2.85 3.5 3.1 6 3.35 8.5 3.6 11 3.85 13.5
2.65 1.5 2.9 4 3.15 6.5 3.4 9 3.65 11.5 3.9 14
2.7 2 2.95 4.5 3.2 7 3.45 9.5 3.7 12 3.95 14.5
2.75 2.5 3 5 3.25 7.5 3.5 10 3.75 12.5 4 15

Science 

Science Prerequisite GPA Points
ZOO 2010 Anatomy and Physiology I
or ZOO 2015 Human Anatomy  (4 Credit)		 4(A), 3(B), 2(C)  X 4
ZOO 2020 Anatomy and Physiology II
or ZOO 2025 Human Physiology  (4 Credits) 		 4(A), 3(B), 2(C)  X 4
CHEM 1000 Intro to Chemistry (4 Credits)  4(A), 3(B), 2(C)  X 4
MICR 2240 Medical Microbiology (4 Credits)  4(A), 3(B), 2(C)  X 4
GPA Total (total)

Science Grade Point Average

GPA Points GPA Points GPA Points GPA Points GPA Points GPA Points
2.55 0.75 2.8 4.5 3.05 8.25 3.3 12 3.55 15.75 3.8 19.5
2.6 1.5 2.85 5.25 3.1 9 3.35 12.75 3.6 16.5 3.85 20.25
2.65 2.25 2.9 6 3.15 9.75 3.4 13.5 3.65 17.25 3.9 21
2.7 3 2.95 6.75 3.2 10.5 3.45 14.25 3.7 18 3.95 21.75
2.75 3.75 3 7.5 3.25 11.25 3.5 15 3.75 18.75 4 22.5

Course Retake

After two retakes, 1 point is subtracted per course retaken. There is no limit on points subtracted for retakes.

Number of Retakes Points deducted
0-2 Retakes minus 0 points
3 Retakes minus 1 point
4 Retakes minus 2 points
5 Retakes minus 3 points

Essay

Essays are worth 40 points total and 40% of score. Each question is worth 10 points, 5 points, or 0 points.


If they hit all 3 qualities, the receive 10 points, 2 out of 3 qualities they will receive 5 points, and 1 or none of the qualities will receive a 0.

Total Points

Scoring Area Points 
General Studies Grade Point Average Points 0.5-15
Science Grade Point Average Points 0.75-22.5
Course Retake Deduction minus 0-unlimited
Two Observations  Completed
Questionaire 40
Total Points (max points 77.5)

 

If accepted into the program, additional documentaion will be explained and required at that time.

If accepted into the program, Dental Hygiene Program fee deposit of $3,717.00 will be required.