Darton State College 2015-2016 Catalog

145

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

Histotechnology 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.