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No PE or remedial courses accepted.  \nDental Hygiene Post-Degree Certificate Program  \nDental Hygiene applicants will be considered for admission upon satisfactory completion of the following requirements:  \n• Applications for the on-campus BSDH and Post-Degree Certificate programs will be available online starting April 1 and ending August  \n31 of the year prior to the year of entry.  \n• Properly completed application along with required fees and documentation  \n• Must have previously completed an associate or bachelor's degree prior to enrolling in the program.  \n• A grade of at least C must be earned in each of the required courses while maintaining a minimum cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 (see the Dental Hygiene Program Prerequisite Guide ([https://dentistry.uth.edu/education/documents/dh-prerequisite](https://dentistry.uth.edu/education/documents/dh-prerequisite)guide.pdf))  \n• Must have a minimum of 20 hours of shadowing experience. The shadowing form is submitted with the application.  \n• Casper Test by Altus. To register, click here: [https://](https://)[ ](https://)[acuityinsights.app/](acuityinsights.app/) .  \n• May 19, 2026 (7:00 PM CDT)  \n• May 23, 2026 (12:00 PM CDT)  \n• June 9, 2026 (7:00 PM CDT)  \n• July 19, 2026 (12:00 PM CDT)  \n• August 4, 2026 (7:00 PM CDT)  \n• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination if highschool attended was not in the U.S.  \n• Three letters of recommendation are required: two from professorsand one from an employer. The letters are submitted with the application.  \nResidents of the State of Texas, applicants to the Bachelor of Science Degree program, and applicants with course-work in the last five years are given preference in the selection process. Personal interviews are required and scheduled based upon committee evaluation.  \nStudents applying to the Dental Hygiene Program are required to take the Casper test as part of a holistic application process. The Casper test is an online, open-response situational judgment test. The test helps identify behavioral tendencies of applicants who will be working in a profession focused on serving people.  \nRelative competitiveness of the applicant pool is determined by the above requirements. Additional factors considered include:  \n• nature of academic program  \n• demonstrated strength in science prerequisites  \n• demonstrated leadership  \n• community service activities  \n• evidence of public/humanitarian service  \n• extracurricular activities  \n• communication skills  \n• employment history  \n• awards/honors  \n• healthcare experience  \n• associate degree or higher  \n• overcoming adversity  \nCurriculum  \nCredit Hours: For each semester credit hour (SCH) awarded a didactic course, there is one classroom hour per week. For each semester credit hour awarded for a laboratory or clinic course, there are normally three to four laboratory hours per week.  \nNote: Course descriptions are intended to represent skills and knowledge that should accompany successful completion of the course and should not be construed as a guarantee or warranty by UTHealth Housto","cbCaimUpeDneKxqI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimUpeDneKxqI","pdf",52736,"English","# Prerequisites for Dental Hygiene Certificate Program\n# Admissions Requirements and Selection Factors\n# Curriculum (Credit Hours and Courses)\n# Graduation Requirements","[{\"question\":\"What prerequisites are required to apply for the Dental Hygiene post-degree certificate program?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants must complete an associate or bachelor’s degree, submit a properly completed application with fees and documentation, earn at least a C in each required course with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and complete at least 20 hours of shadowing experience. 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