Program Description
Cytotechnologists are experts of cell and tissue morphology and function and the use of microscopes, automated imaging systems and sophisticated laboratory techniques to detect and diagnose diseases. Cytotechnologists work both independently and collaboratively with pathologists, radiologists, oncologists and other members of a healthcare team.
Professionals in this field:
- Select and perform molecular and immunologic tests that help to personalize patient care
- Diagnose mysterious respiratory illnesses
- Assist clinicians in collecting and evaluating specimens
- Identify precancerous cells at their earliest and most curable stage
Curriculum Options
Curriculum: 2 years, 66.5 credits
- Credits Required for Admission: 55
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| LS 301 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 311 | Functional Histology | 2.5 |
| CT 301 | Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 311 | Cytopathology I | 5 |
| CT 312 | Cytopathology I Laboratory | 3.5 |
| Program approved elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| LS 413 | Pathology | 2 |
| CT 310 | Cyto&Surg Pathology Techniques | 2 |
| LS 310 | Intro to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| CT 315 | Cytopathology II | 5 |
| CT 317 | Cytopathology III | 5.5 |
| Credits | 16.5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| LS 331 | Immunology | 3 |
| CT 412 | Cytotechnology Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 413 | Cytotechnology Practicum II | 3 |
| Program approved electives | 6 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| LS 440 | Current Resrch in Biosciences | 2 |
| CT 414 | Cytotechnology Practicum III | 3 |
| CT 415 | Cytotechnology Practicum IV | 3 |
| CT 416 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| CT 325 | CellularMolecular&ImmunoDiagno | 3 |
| LS 430 | Lab Standards & Practices | 3 |
| CT 375 | Cytotechnology Seminar | 2 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 66.5 | |
Curriculum: 1 year, 57.5 credits
- Credits Required for Admission: 70
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| CT 301 | Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 311 | Cytopathology I | 5 |
| CT 312 | Cytopathology I Laboratory | 3.5 |
| LS 301 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 311 | Functional Histology | 2.5 |
| LS 331 | Immunology | 3 |
| Credits | 19 | |
| Spring | ||
| LS 413 | Pathology | 2 |
| LS 440 | Current Resrch in Biosciences | 2 |
| LS 310 | Intro to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| CT 310 | Cyto&Surg Pathology Techniques | 2 |
| CT 315 | Cytopathology II | 5 |
| CT 317 | Cytopathology III | 5.5 |
| CT 325 | CellularMolecular&ImmunoDiagno | 3 |
| Credits | 21.5 | |
| Summer | ||
| CT 416 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| LS 430 | Lab Standards & Practices | 3 |
| CT 412 | Cytotechnology Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 413 | Cytotechnology Practicum II | 3 |
| CT 414 | Cytotechnology Practicum III | 3 |
| CT 415 | Cytotechnology Practicum IV | 3 |
| CT 375 | Cytotechnology Seminar | 2 |
| Credits | 17 | |
| Total Credits | 57.5 | |