Associate of Science in Histotechnology
Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM

Structure of Program Designed for the employed histologist, the professional course work is offered by distance education. General-education courses may be completed at Indiana University, at other accredited colleges or universities, or through distance education courses.

Design of Professional Curriculum Completion of the certificate-level course work (24 credit hours) is required before pursuit of the associate degree. Alternately, the previously-certified HT(ASCP) may apply for special credit in lieu of completion of the certificate course work. Required general-education courses may be transferred from any accredited college or university, in accordance with university and school policy, or completed through Indiana University’s School of Continuing Studies’ independent study courses. The Histotechnology Capstone, offered by distance education via audio teleconferencing, will be taken as the student nears completion of the degree.

Program Facilities The Histotechnology Program office is in Coleman Hall at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis. Students access accredited course work by attendance at IUPUI or another college or university or through distance education offerings.

Additional Costs of the Program In addition to tuition and fees incurred for course registration, books and/or laboratory fees may be assessed.

Opportunity to Work The program is designed with the employed histologist in mind; full- or part-time employment is assumed.

ADMISSION

General Information

Criteria Used for Selection of Class Successful completion of the certificate-level course work. Alternately, prior certification by the ASCP BOR as an HT or HTL and application for the program’s special credit option.

Specific Requirements In addition to the School of Allied Health Sciences admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of this bulletin, the following admission policies apply to the Associate of Science in Histotechnology degree.

Application Deadline Applications are accepted year-round.

Minimum Academic Requirements High school graduate or equivalent. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale in prerequisite courses is required for admission and must be maintained in all courses throughout the program.

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average 2.00 on a 4.00 scale. This requirement is applied at admission and must be maintained. Grades earned in remedial courses are not used to calculate the cumulative grade point average.

Minimum Grade Requirement in Prerequisite Courses C (2.00 on a 4.00 scale).

Technical Standards See School of Allied Health Sciences policy.

CURRICULUM

Professional Program

Fall Semester
Histotechnology I AHLT H101	3 cr.
Histotechnology Practicum I AHLT H181	3 cr.
Histotechnology II AHLT H102	3 cr.
Histotechnology Practicum II AHLT H182	3 cr.
Spring Semester
Histotechnology III AHLT H103	3 cr.
Histotechnology Practicum III AHLT H183	3 cr.
Histotechnology IV AHLT H104	3 cr.
Histotechnology Practicum IV AHLT H184	3 cr.
Total 24 cr.

Degree Completion Courses

Introductory Psychology (G)	3 cr.
Introduction to Sociology (G)	3 cr.
College Pre-Calculus Math (G)	3 cr.
Elementary Composition (G)	3 cr.
Professional Writing Skills (G)	3 cr.
Interpersonal Communication (G)	3 cr.
Introduction to Microcomputers and Computing (G)	3 cr.
Contemporary Biology (G)	3 cr.
Medical Terms from Greek and Latin (G)	2 cr.
Anatomy (G)	3 cr.
Elementary Chemistry (G)	3 cr.
Histotechnology Capstone	6 cr.
Total Professional and Degree Completion Courses 62 cr.

Special Credit Policy Practicing histologists certified by ASCP (HT or HTL) may apply for special credit courses H105 and/or H185, in lieu of taking certificate-level courses, when working toward the associate degree at IUPUI. Special credit courses H105 and H185 are not transferable to other colleges or universities.

Scholarships The American Society for Clinical Pathologists, the National Society for Histotechnology, and several states’ histology professional organizations sponsor scholarships for students in histotechnology. Other scholarship and financial aid opportunities may be available through the IUPUI Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.

Graduation Requirements Satisfactory completion of 62 credit hours to include 32 credit hours of general-education courses and 30 credit hours of professional courses. All course work must be completed in compliance with the program’s and school’s academic and professional policies.

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