Dental Assisting Technology & Management A.S. Degree
If you are currently a dental assistant looking to move up the career ladder, the Dental Assisting Technology and Management A.S. degree may be a good choice for you.
Current dental assistants who have graduated from an American Dental Association (ADA) accredited Dental Assisting ATD or Career and Technical Certificate program may continue their education with the Dental Assisting Technology and Management A.S. degree.
Courses for the A.S. degree take place both online and in the traditional classroom setting.
Dental Assisting Technology and Management A.S. Course Curriculum
Students who have previously completed an ADA-accredited ATD or CTC Dental Assisting program, such as 麻豆成人电影's ATD program, will receive up to 50 credits toward this A.S. degree after the evaluation of transcripts from the previous one-year dental assisting program. Students should speak to a Health Science Advisor to review curriculum requirements.
The remaining credits are from associate-level general education requirements and a service-learning course that includes volunteering in the community.
Dental Assisting Technology & Management A.S. Degree
Program Overview
- Degree Type
- Associate in Science (A.S.)
- Delivery Method
- On-Campus, Hybrid
- Location
- Cocoa
- Total Credit Hours
- 70
- Academic Community
- Health Sciences
- Contact Information
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Health Science Advising
Email AdvisingDr. Mary Bruno, Program Manager
brunom@easternflorida.edu
321-433-7597
Dental Assisting Technology & Management A.S. Application Procedure
In order to apply for this A.S. degree program, you must first complete a one-year Dental Assisting program that is accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, such as 麻豆成人电影's Dental Assisting ATD program, and meet standards recommended by the Florida Board of Dentistry. The cumulative grade point average in the Dental Assisting program must be 2.5 or higher. You may begin this A.S. degree in any semester: fall, spring, or summer.
In order for your application to be considered, you should complete and submit the following steps:
Please see a Health Science Advisor to discuss program requirements before beginning the application process. This includes current or former students from Eastern Florida State College's Dental Assisting ATD program.
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Current Students: Move onto the next step.
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All other prospective students, complete the online Application for the Dental Assisting Technology and Management program . There is a $25 non-refundable fee for this application. This fee must be paid online or to the Student Accounts Business Office.
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Brief Costs & Financial Aid Eligibility
When you are accepted into the Dental Assisting Technology and Management A.S. degree at Eastern Florida, you will transfer in 50 existing certificate credits toward the degree.
For a Florida resident, the in-state tuition and fees for the remaining 20 credit-hours will amount to around $2,100. Keep in mind that this doesn't cover expenses related to course materials and any lab fees.
The program is eligible for Federal financial aid and scholarships, which can help to reduce your overall out-of-pocket expenses.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Graduates from any one-year Dental Assisting Program that is accredited by the American Dental Association may apply to this A.S. degree program.
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Related Dental and Bachelor Programs
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