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Higher Education in Maryland
Academic Program Proposal
Currently Under Review
Date Proposal Received Institution Degree Awarded Name of Academic Program Objections Received Decision Deadline MHEC Final Decision Final Decision Date
7/10/2012 Howard Community College AAS  Dental Hygiene   9/8/2012  Approved  9/6/2012 

Dental Hygiene  Program Description

The program prepares students to become licensed dental hygienists. Graduates must pass two exams before obtaining licensure: the Dental Hygiene National Board Exam and the Maryland State Jurisprudence Exam on dental laws.
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