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HISTOTECHNOLOGY (0373)
Health Science Division
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM
The Histotechnology A.S. Degree Program provides students with academic and
practical training for job-entry skills in anatomic pathology.
Upon successful completion of the program, students receive an Associate of Science
Degree and a Certificate in Histotechnology. The certificate program component is
accredited by the National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
(NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road Suite 720 Rosemont, IL 60018, phone (773) 714-8880, fax
(773) 714-8886
Histology Admission
Option I:
High School Option
1. Admission to Darton State College
2. Completion of all learning support courses.
3. Completion of high school Algebra, Chemistry and Biology with a “C” or higher.
4. Program application required.*
Option II:
College Option
This option is an alternative way to gain admission into the program as well as a way to
eliminate prior academic deficiencies.
1. Admission to Darton State College
2. Completion of all learning support courses.
3. Completion of college Algebra, Chemistry and Biology with a “C” or higher.
4. Completion of at least 30 hours of the general education requirements prior to
admission.
5. Program application required.*
*Applications are available through the Education Coordinator or in the Health Sciences
office at Darton State College. Applications are also available from the program homepage
at:
Application Deadline
Fall Semester
June 30
Spring Semester
November 30
Selection:
Once applicants meet the general admission criteria for the program, their completed
folders are forwarded to the Program Director for review. Students for the program are
selected from the applicants according to the following criteria:
Prior Degree Attained
Prior laboratory work experience
GPA
Completed program application
Applicants with the highest point accumulation are selected until the class positions are
filled. Class size is based upon annual clinical site availability.
Additional Requirements:
1. A minimum grade of a “C” in each professional Histology course.
