Associate of Science Degree in Dental Assisting
San Mateo, USA
Associate of Science
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 4,512 / per semester *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for a 12-unit semester | 376 USD per unit | non-inclusive of miscellaneous fees
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Key Summary
About: CSM's Associate of Science in Dental Assisting is a two semester program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation. It covers clinical dental assisting and prepares you to sit the State Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) and National Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exams. Clinical placements are at the University of California San Francisco School of Dentistry and local dental offices. Most courses are available fully online via the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as chairside dental assistants and staff in dental offices, private practice, community clinics, specialty practices, dental clinics, public health settings.
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.
In addition to in-person studies, most programs are available through the Global Online Learning (GOL) Program, which allows students to take classes fully online from their home countries.
Major Requirements
Total Required Major Units: 37.5
And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.
Students completing this program will be able to:
- Legally sit for the Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) licensing examination for the State of California.
- Legally sit for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) licensing examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB).
The San Mateo Colleges of Silicon Valley (SMCSV) offer more than 50 institutional scholarships each year, and all enrolled students are eligible to apply. Award amounts range from $300 to $7,000, helping make college more affordable. Students can also apply for external scholarships, such as the $1,000 Study in California Scholarship, to further support their educational journey.
Registered Dental Assisting career opportunities are available in dental offices, private practice, and community clinics.
Build your English skills while earning credits toward your degree through the IESL Pathway Program at Cañada College. No English proficiency test score is required to apply to IESL.