Health Professions Programs

Histotechnology

Associate of Science in Histotechnology
Admission

General Information
Students accepted into the program must complete the following program admission requirements before the first day of classes. Enrollment in the associate degree program is not limited; therefore, most qualified applicants are admitted. In the event, however, that enrollment exceeds program resources, applicants who are residents of Indiana are given preference for admission before out-of-state applicants.

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

Specific Requirements In addition to the Health Professions Programs admission policies and procedures found at the beginning of this bulletin, the admission policies below apply to the Associate of Science in Histotechnology degree.

Application Deadline  Applications are accepted year round. Capstone course (PATH-H 201) is typically only offered in the spring term.

Minimum Academic Requirements  High school diploma or equivalent. A minimum grade point average of 2.00 on a 4.00 scale (C) 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 (C). 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.

Technical Standards  See Health Professions Programs policy.

Last Updated: March 22, 2010