Number of Credits | 60 - 61 |
Cost Per Credit | $ 118 |
Total Tuition | $ 7,080 - 7,198 |
Do you find the television program CSI: Crime Stories interesting? Are you committed to participating in the development of new therapies for patients in need? Has a diagnosis of cancer ever affected you or someone you know? Then the field of a Histologic Technician may be the right choice for you.
Becoming a Histologic Technician (HT) allows an individual to participate in patients’ lives without patient interaction. As a certified laboratory professional an HT prepares human and veterinary tissue samples for microscopic diagnosis by a doctor. This career will not only change your life but the lives of many others.
Students participating in this program must have a clinical affiliate to fulfill the laboratory/clinical components required for graduation. The affiliate can be a current affiliate or one which is willing to participate as an affiliate of the Albany State University - Darton College of Health Professions Histologic Technician program. The classroom portion is completed online with course content, quizzes, and chats offered via the web.
The histology program provides clinical training opportunities for students with many hospitals and clinics. Clinical assignments are made by the program faculty with approved affiliates. Students must be prepared to travel to their designated training facility.
This associate degree program is accredited by The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Rd., Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018-5119 (773) 714-8880, www.naacls.org
Program Code: 0373
The Pre-Requisite Courses Required to Complete with a "C" or better BEFORE applying to the program:
Option #1 (MATH 1111, CHEM 1211k, BIOL 2411k, BIOL 2412k)
Option #2 (MATH 1111, BIOL 2411k, CHEM 1211k, CHEM 1212k)
All career programs have a selective admissions process. This means that a seat in any program is awarded only to the top applicants. Simply meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to a program.
Program Advisor | Taiquanda Winbush | (229) 500-2249 | |
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Online Specialist | Distance Learning | Schedule Now with Distance Learning | 229-500-2907 |
Albany State University recommends the following course track for transfer students.
If you would like to use a different track, please contact your Online Support Specialist.
Select all of the following: MATH 1111, ENGL 1101, and BIOL 2411k
Course | Title | Credits |
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BIOL 2411K | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 hours
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ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 hours
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MATH 1111 | College Algebra | 3 hours
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Select all of the following: ENGL 1102, BIOL 2412k, and CHEM 1211k
Course | Title | Credits |
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BIOL 2412K | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 hours
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CHEM 1211K | Principles of Chemistry I | 4 hours
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ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 hours
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Select: CHEM 1212k, BUSA 2201, PLUS Choose ONE of the remaining Courses.
Course | Title | Credits |
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ARTS 1100 | Art Appreciation | 3 hours
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BUSA 2101 | Survey of Computer Applications | 3 hours
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CHEM 1212K | Principles of Chemistry II | 4 hours
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ENGL 2111 | World Literature I | 3 hours
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ENGL 2112 | World Literature II | 3 hours
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ENGL 2121 | British Literature I | 3 hours
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ENGL 2122 | British Literature II | 3 hours
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ENGL 2131 | American Literature I | 3 hours
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ENGL 2132 | American Literature II | 3 hours
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MUSC 1100 | Music Appreciation | 3 hours
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THEA 1100 | Theater Appreciation | 3 hours
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Must Select: POLS 1101 and also ONE COMM class. Also needed is *BIOL 2211k *IMPORTANT* BIOL 2211k (Introduction to Microbiology) is not currently offered fully online at Albany State University. We do offer this class as a hybrid option with the coursework online and the Lab on campus. In order to accommodate students who must travel to campus, we typically offer a few different sections with one (long) lab a week to minimize travel time. If traveling to our campus is not feasible for you, please contact your academic advisor for assistance in obtaining a transient permission letter to take this course at an institution near you.
Course | Title | Credits |
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BIOL 2211K | Introduction to Microbiology - HYBRID (Not Fully Online) | 4 hours
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COMM 1100 | Human Communications | 3 hours
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COMM 1110 | Public Speaking | 3 hours
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POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 hours
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Must Select Each Class Listed
Course | Title | Credits |
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MLTS 1300 | Introduction to Histology | 3 hours
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MLTS 1310L | Histology I LAB | 1 hours
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MLTS 1310W | Histology I | 3 hours
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MLTS 1320L | Histology II LAB | 1 hours
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MLTS 1320W | Histology II | 2 hours
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MLTS 1330 | Histology ID III | 1 hours
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Must Select Each Class Listed
Course | Title | Credits |
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MLTS 1340 | Histology IV Clinical Rotation | 5 hours
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MLTS 1350 | Histology V | 2 hours
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MLTS 1360 | Histology VI | 1 hours
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Depending on your enrollment status you may be required to take ASU 1101. ASU 1101 is required for each first-time entering freshman (part-time or full-time).
Course | Title | Credits |
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ASU 1101 | First Year Experience/Pathway to Success | 1 hours
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The following program details are intended to help you make an informed decision about the college that’s right for you.
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For more information on jobs related to this program, please click on the below links to the O*NET website sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor.
29-2011.03 | Histogechnologists and Histologic Technicians |
29-20012.00 | Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians |
This program is designed to prepare graduates to pursue a job in this field or related fields. Although career and professional development services are available to students and graduates, finding a job is the individual responsibility of the student. We do not guarantee that any student will be placed in any particular job, or at all.
Total Credits (60 - 61 Hours)