Can I get a degree in dental hygiene in the process of getting a B.A. in another field?

Basically, while I'm working toward my four-year degree, can I earn an Associate's in dental hygiene in the process? Or do I have to do everything seperately? I'd like to work as an hygienist while finishing my B.A. if possible, but will that require more years?





Thanks for any advice :)

Can I get a degree in dental hygiene in the process of getting a B.A. in another field?
I am a dental hygienist and I have a BA that I got first before going back to be a hygienist. Hygiene school is VERY difficult and it will be very difficult for you to be concurrently enrolled at two separate places and taking classes...I would suggest you finish your dental hygiene degree first. Many of the courses that you take, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, etc. will transfer over to the 4 year institution.





Your question implies that you can simply sign up for hygiene school and this is NOT true at all. You have to apply, get in and so forth. It was significantly harder to obtain my degree as a hygienist than it was to get my bachelors.





You are going to have to choose. Hygiene school or bachelors.





I am in the process of leaving hygiene. It is not for me. Some love it but I do not. I am thankful that I have my bachelors since I can go straight to graduate school where I have friends who still have to finish out their bachelors.
Reply:NEVER!!!!
Reply:Yes, I believe you can. I think it would be just like if you were to do a double major. It is alot of work and hours though. My dad is a dentist and I see all of the hours his hygienists put in. It is not as simple as what it may appear.
Reply:You can do both at the same time, but I wouldn't recommend it. If your dental hygiene program is as intense as the one that I am applying for, you are in for a very tough ride. This program requires you to have all of the prerequisites and upper level science classes take before you can apply. The programs website states right in there that if you want a part-time program then do not apply. The courses must be taken in sequence and you must maintain a passing GPA.





Given the fact that I already have a double major in Accounting and Business Administration, I am taking this career change very seriously. After speaking with several former students; I have a little better understanding of what I am in for.





My suggestion to you is pick one or the other to focus your attentions on. If you choose the dental hygiene program first, it is a two year program and then you can basically make your own schedule to accommodate your additional studies.





Good Luck.