A student who intends to work as a dental hygienist would be well suited to a program in dental hygiene. Students enrolled in this course of study may learn how to clean and care for teeth, as well as identify and treat dental problems such as gum disease.

Earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree is an academic achievement upon completing a series of courses over the course of three or four years. The subjects that are studied in order to earn this degree vary widely under the disciplines of the liberal arts and sciences.