Educational Program
Bachelor of Science in Cytotechnology at IUPUI
- Medical Director: Associate Professor H. Cramer
- Program Director: Assistant Clinical Professor Barbara McGahey Frain
- Acting Lecturer: J. Howell
Length of the Program Four years, including three years (83 semester hours) of prerequisite course work plus 12 months (37 semester hours) of professional course work.
Structure of the Program The prerequisites may be taken on a part-time basis; the professional program is presented in a full-time, day format only.
Design of the Professional Curriculum An integral relationship between the program and the cytology service laboratory provides students with maximum exposure to a functioning cytology laboratory. The learning process follows a structured, logical sequence for the presentation of essential concepts and skills.
Individual instruction, demonstrations, lectures, and conferences are all used as methods of instruction. Student inquiry and research that will foster greater understanding and possible revision of presented material are encouraged. Opportunity is provided for the student to pursue special interests in the field of cytology.
Location of Clinicals All clinical sites for the program are located within the Indianapolis area.
Additional Cost In addition to regular university fees, the student should expect to pay for program-related expenses. Contact program for current cost sheet.
Opportunity for Students to Work Some students have part-time jobs.
Program Facilities The Cytotechnology Program is offered at the IUPUI campus, which has modern educational and medical facilities. Dedicated program space is located in the IU Health Pathology Laboratory Building. Cytology laboratories located in the IU Health Pathology Laboratory, Sidney & Lois Ezkenazi Hospital, Methodist Hospital, and the Roudebush VA Hospital are also used.
Accreditation The curriculum of the Cytotechnology Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org).
Updated: April 2021
