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Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

FINANCIAL AID RATE

94%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

21:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

12

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$5,828

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Dental Hygienist Program

The dental hygienist program at Southern University at Shreveport prepares students for careers as a clinician, oral health care education, health promoter, consumer advocate, administrator, or researcher. The program focuses on cleaning teeth, providing oral health education and treatment counseling, identify oral pathologies and injuries, and manage dental hygiene practices. Program courses include: dental anatomy, microbiology, pathology, dental hygiene theory and techniques, equipment operation and maintenance, dental materials, radiology, office management, supervised clinical training, and professional standards. Get more details below including other Louisiana colleges that offer dental hygienist program.

The Dental Hygienist program at SUNO is accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation since 1999.

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Southern University at Shreveport (SUNO)

6400 Press Drive, New Orleans, LA

Southern University at Shreveport, also known as SUSLA, was founded in 1967 as a two year campus of the Historically Black Southern University System, which includes four other campuses. The school offers educational opportunities to residents of Shreveport and Bossier City.

SouthernU was established the efforts of governor John J. McKeithen, who was responsible for the expansion of Southern University into a system of school, and the only historically black system of education in the United States. The schools primary goal is offering a strong 2two year education in order to meet the needs of the community.

Academics

Programs offered at SUSLA allow students to explore a variety of options while in pursuit of their future and goals. Students may choose to pursue academic transfer by completing the first two years of a four year education at SUSLA, followed by applying for transfer to a college or university in order to complete the final two years and earn a bachelor's degree.

Vocational training programs provided education and training for high demand fields, allowing the student to enter the workforce as a qualified professional. Student will take between one and two years to complete a program, resulting in a diploma or certificate that demonstrated competency.

Programs offered include:

Admission and Financial Aid

Southern University at Shreveport is a public two year institution that allows any individual that meets the minimum requirements for entry to enroll through the school's open enrollment policy. Interested individuals must submit an application, supply transcripts and standardized test scores, and pay all accrued fees in order to complete the process of admission.

Students may also be required to take a placement exam. Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants, and scholarships that allow any student in need of financial assistance to apply through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Students Enrolled in the Dental Hygienist Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Southern University at Shreveport offers an associate's degree program in dental hygienist.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male0
Female7

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black4
White3

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Dental Hygienist program at SUNO, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary

Description

Teach courses in health specialties, in fields such as dentistry, laboratory technology, medicine, pharmacy, public health, therapy, and veterinary medicine.

Dental Hygienists

Description

Clean teeth and examine oral areas, head, and neck for signs of oral disease. May educate patients on oral hygiene, take and develop x rays, or apply fluoride or sealants.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, dental hygienists employment is expected to grow at a rate of 18.6% from 2014 to 2024

Salary & Wages

  • New Orleans-Metairie, LA
    • Total Employment: 620
    • Average Hourly Rate: $27.86
    • Average Annual Salary: $57950

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Southern University at Shreveport accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Southern University at Shreveport may offer student services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Helping students find work after graduation

Intercollegiate Athletics

Southern University at Shreveport is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The most popular sport is listed below:

  • Basketball