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Curriculum

The curriculum for Cytotechnology & Cell Sciences varies based on the program option you choose.

Bachelor of Science, 1-Year Option

An accelerated Bachelor of Science program.

Credit Summary Credits
Credits Required for Admission 70
Credits for Senior Year 57.5
Total Credits for BS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (1-year option) 127.5

Fall Semester (19 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 301 Molecular Biology 3
LS 331 Immunology  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
Spring Semester (21.5 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 413 Pathology 2
LS 440 Current Research in Biosciences 2
LS 310 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics 2
CT 310 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques
 2
CT 315 Cytopathology II
 5
CT 317 Cytopathology III
 5.5
CT 325 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics 3
Summer Sessions I & II (17 credits)
Course Title Credits
CT 375 Cytotechnology Seminar 2
CT 416 Comprehensive Examination 0
LS 430 Laboratory Standards and 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

Bachelor of Science & Master of Science

A two-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science program that occurs after a student has taken three years of specific prerequisite coursework.

Credit Summary Credits
Credits Required for Admission 82
Undergraduate Phase Credits 39.5
Graduate Phase Credits Minimum of 30
Total Credits for BS/MS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (combined option) Minimum of 151.5

Fall Semester (22 credits)
Course Title 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
LS 331 Immunology 3
TBD Program-Approved Elective 3
Spring Semester (17.5 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 540 Current Research in Biosciences 3
LS 310 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics 2
CT 310 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques
 2
CT 315 Cytopathology II
 5
CT 317 Cytopathology III
 5.5

Fall Semester (12-15 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education 3
CT 812 Practicum I 3
CT 813 Practicum II 3
TBD Program-Approved Elective
- or -
LS 644* Laboratory Education and Instruction (requires special approval)

1-4

3-4
Spring Semester (18 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
LS 613 Pathology 2
LS 803^ Contemporary Topics Research 2
CT 814 Practicum III 3
CT 815 Practicum IV 3
CT 816 Comprehensive Examination 0
CT 575 Cytotechnology Seminar 2
CT 525** Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics 3

*Program approval and minimum course grade requirements must be met to register for LS 644.

**The laboratory portion will not take place at the date and time stated in Banner. Students must confirm the alternate schedule with their program director.

^To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.

Master of Science, 1-Year Option

A 12-month Master of Science program.

Credit Summary Credits
Total Credits for MS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences (accelerated option) 59.5

Fall Semester (21 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 501 Molecular Biology 3
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 511 Functional Histology 2.5
CT 501 Principles of Cell Analysis 2
CT 511 Cytopathology I
 5
CT 512 Cytopathology I Laboratory
 3.5
LS 531 Immunology 3
Spring Semester (19.5 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 510 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics 2
CT 510 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques
 2
CT 515 Cytopathology II
 5
CT 517 Cytopathology III
 5.5
CT 525 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics 3
LS 613 Pathology 2
Summer Semester (19 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
CT 575 Cytotechnology Seminar 2
CT 812 Practicum I 3
CT 813 Practicum II 3
CT 814 Practicum III 3
CT 815 Practicum IV 3
CT 816 Comprehensive Examination 0
LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research 2

Master of Science, Two-Year Option

A two-year Master of Science program.

Credit Summary Credits
Total Credits for MS in Cytotechnology/Cell Sciences Minimum of 59.5

Fall Semester I (16 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 501 Molecular Biology 3
LS 511 Functional Histology 2.5
CT 501 Principles of Cell Analysis 2
CT 511 Cytopathology I
 5
CT 512 Cytopathology I Laboratory
 3.5
Spring Semester I (16.5 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 613 Pathology 2
CT 510 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques
 2
CT 515 Cytopathology II
 5
CT 517 Cytopathology III
 5.5
LS 510 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics 2

Fall Semester II (11-12 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 531 Immunology 3
CT 812 Practicum I 3
CT 813 Practicum II 3
LS 804* Experimental Research I (requires special approval) 1
Spring Semester II (15-16 credits)
Course Title Credits
CT 525** Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics 3
CT 575 Cytotechnology Seminar 2
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Lab Management 3
CT 814 Practicum III 3
CT 815 Practicum IV 3
CT816 Comprehensive Exam 0
LS 803* Contemporary Topics Research
- or -
LS 805* Experimental Research II (requires special approval)

2

1

*To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.

**The laboratory portion will not take place at the date and time stated in Banner. Students must confirm the alternate schedule with their program director.

Advanced Master of Science, 2-Year Option

A Master of Science program tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals. Minimum of 30 graduate credits.

Fall Semester (8 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education 3
TBD Pre-Approved Program Elective 3
Spring Semester (4-8 credits)
Course Title Credits
TBD Program-Approved Electives 4-8
Summer Session I and/or II (6 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
TBD Program-Approved Elective 3

Fall Semester (6-7 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 504 Biochemistry (MLS Program Only) 3
LS 531* Immunology (CT Program Only) 3
  LS 804** Experimental Research I (requires special approval) 1
TBD Program-Approved Elective 3
Spring Semester (6-8 credits)
Course Title Credits
LS 613 Pathology 2
  LS 803** Contemporary Topics Research 
  - or -
  LS 805** Experimental Research II (requires special approval)

2

1
TBD Program-Approved Elective 3-4

*To meet entry-level competency requirements for immunology credits, students entering as certified cytotechnology graduates who have not completed three credits in immunology are required to enroll in LS 531 Immunology. Certified cytotechnology graduates who have completed three credits of immunology may enroll in a program-approved elective.

**To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.

Advanced Master of Science, 1-Year Option

A Master of Science program tailored to each student's unique interests and professional goals. Minimum of 30 graduate credits.

Course Title Credits
LS 603 Research Design 2
LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education 3
  LS 804** Experimental Research I (optional course, requires approval) 1
LS 531* Immunology (CT Program only) 3
LS 504 Biochemistry (MLS Program only) 3
TBD Program-Approved Electives 8-9

Course Title Credits
LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management 3
LS 613 Pathology 2
  LS 803** Contemporary Topics Research
- or -
  LS 805** Experimental Research II (optional course, requires approval)

2

1
TBD Program-Approved Elective 8

*To meet entry-level competency requirements for immunology credits, students entering as certified cytotechnology graduates who have not completed three credits in immunology are required to enroll in LS 531 Immunology. Certified cytotechnology graduates who have completed three credits of immunology may enroll in a program-approved elective.

**To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.

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