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Coursework in Science, English, Psychology, and courses in Art that develop manual dexterity.
Students are required to take the CSM English Placement Test prior to enrolling in the program. Any student who wants to become licensed by the State of California as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) must have a high school diploma or equivalent to qualify for the licensing exam.
Dental Assisting Program applications will be accepted from early February through May 1. Acceptance into the Dental Assisting Program requires students to be eligible for English 100 or its equivalent, and to have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. Applications will be available online.
Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).
CSM's Dental Assisting program is a two semester program, accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. The program provides a comprehensive education in clinical dental assisting as preparation to sit for both the State (Registered Dental Assistant) and National (Certified Dental Assisting ) examinations. Clinical experience is arranged at the University of California San Francisco Schools of Dentistry, and in various dental offices in local area.
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.