Dental Hygiene Pathway Certificate

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Core Courses

PSYC-101
Introduction to Psychology I
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Timing All Terms, Every Year
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This general survey course includes topics such as a brief history of psychology, basic research methodology, biological psychology, sensation, perception, consciousness, learning, memory, language and thought.
PSYC-102
Introduction to Psychology II
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall/Spring Only, Every Year
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  • Prerequisite: PSYC-101 minimum C
Description
This course is a continuation of PSYC 101. Topics include developmental psychology, intelligence and intelligence testing, personality and personality assessment, motivation, emotion, stress and health, social psychology, an introduction to psychological disorders and their treatment.
ENGL-103
Composition & Style
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Timing All Terms, Every Year
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A study of grammar, composition, and style. A vigorous program of essay-writing plus a variety of writing assignments or exercises dealing with specific problems in essay-writing. Strongly recommended for students who wish to improve their writing skills.
BIO-111
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Typical Offerings
Timing All Terms, Every Year
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  • Required Supporting Lab: BIO-111L
  • Bio Prerequisite: Biology 12, Anatomy & Physiology 12, BIO-050 or BIO-107 or equivalent minimum C
  • Chem Prerequisite: Chemistry 11, CHEM-045 or equivalent minimum C
Description
This course is the first half of a comprehensive survey of the structures and functions of the human organ systems. Lecture topics include cellular physiology, histology, and studies of the integumentary, skeletal, nervous, and endocrine systems. An extensive laboratory component is included. This course is appropriate for students who intend to enter Health Sciences programs.
BIO-112
Human Anatomy & Physiology II
Typical Offerings
Timing All Terms, Every Year
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  • Prerequisite: BIO-111 minimum C
  • Required Supporting Lab: BIO-112L
Description
This course is a continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I. It is designed to cover the anatomy and physiology of the muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The emphasis is on the importance of homeostasis and how it is maintained by the concerted functioning of body systems. A laboratory component is included.

Math Choice

MATH-104
Elementary Statistics
Typical Offerings
Timing All Terms, Every Year
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  • Prerequisite: Foundations of Math 11, PreCalculus 11, or MATH-045, or equivalent minimum C
Description
This course is an introduction to the theory, techniques and applications of elementary statistics and statistical methodology. It is intended primarily for students majoring in health sciences, business, and liberal arts programs. Topics include descriptive statistics, sampling, elementary probability, probability distributions, statistical inference, correlation, linear regression and analysis of variance. Applications to a wide variety of real-world problems are emphasized.
PSYC-201
Statistics for Social Sciences
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall/Spring Only, Every Year
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  • Required Supporting Lab: PSYC-201L
  • Pre-Requisite: Foundations of Math 11, Pre-Calculus 11, MATH-045 or equivalent minimum C
  • Recommended Prerequisite: PSYC-101 minimum grade C
Description
This course introduces students to the concepts and applications of statistics in the social sciences. The focus will be on the analysis and interpretation of data using descriptive and inferential statistics. In the laboratory, students will gain experience with computerized data analysis.

ENGL choice

Elective Arts, Sciences that transfer to SFU UBC UNBC UVIC

Chemistry Choice

CHEM-111
Fundamentals of Chemistry I
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall Only, Every Year
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  • Required Supporting Lab: CHEM-111L
  • Chem Prerequisite: Chemistry 12, CHEM-050, or equivalent minimum C
  • Math Prerequisite: Pre-calculus 12, MATH-050 or MATH-100, or equivalent minimum C
Description
This course is designed for students who have taken a Chemistry 12 equivalent course within the past 2 years. Topics covered include the electronic structure of atoms, trends of the periodic table, modern bonding theories, intermolecular forces and organic chemistry. A strong understanding of stoichiometry is recommended. Students who take this course cannot take CHEM 113 for additional credit.
CHEM-112
Fundamentals of Chemistry II
Typical Offerings
Timing Spring Only, Every Year
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Requisites
  • Prerequisite: CHEM-111 minimum C
  • Required Supporting Lab: CHEM 112L
Description
Together with CHEM 111, this course provides credit for first-year university chemistry. Topics covered include thermochemistry and chemical thermodynamics, properties of solutions, solution stoichiometry and aqueous equilibria, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, electrochemistry and reaction kinetics. Students who take this course cannot take CHEM 114 for additional credit.

CHEM-113
Introduction to Chemistry I
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall/Spring Only, Every Year
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Requisites
  • Required Supporting Lab: CHEM 113L
  • Chem Pre-Requisite: Chemistry 11, CHEM-045, or equivalent minimum C
  • Math Pre-Requisite: Foundations of Math 11, Pre-calculus 11, MATH-045, or equivalent minimum C
Description
This course is primarily intended for students without a Chemistry 12 equivalent prerequisite. Topics covered include stoichiometry, solutions, the electronic structure of atoms, trends of the periodic table, modern bonding theories, intermolecular forces and organic chemistry. Students who take this course cannot take CHEM 111 for additional credit.
CHEM-114
Introduction to Chemistry II
Typical Offerings
Timing Fall/Spring Only, Every Year
Locations
Requisites
  • Prerequisite: CHEM-113 minimum C
  • Required Supporting Lab: CHEM-114L
Description
This course, together with CHEM 113, provides credit for first-year university chemistry. Topics covered include thermochemistry and chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, properties of solutions, solution stoichiometry and aqueous equilibria, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibrium, and electrochemistry. Students who take this course cannot take CHEM 112 for additional credit.

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While it wasn’t always easy combining classroom time and field trips on top of the hours for studying and homework, it’s been great to gain so much hands-on experience during the courses.

Michelle Lindemann
Civil Engineering Technology

I like the problem-solving nature of millwrighting. I love how diverse the trade is. There’s always something new and different to work on.

Dusty Cathcart 2026
Vanderhoof Industrial Mechanic

This program gives you the ability to have a lot of hands-on time in the clinic where you can practice the skills you are learning and get a bit of an idea of what it is like to be a dental assistant.

Jordyn Karl
Dental Assistant Certificate Student

Taking this program is one of the most exciting things I could've done. It helped me grow into a professional, while also growing personally. I have carried my knowledge forward and will always hold the program and faculty close to my heart.

Janessa Sigurdson 2025
Accounting and Finance

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