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HISTOTECHNOLOGY (0373)
Health Science Division
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM
The following is the course sequence as outlined in the Darton State College Catalog for
both the Histotechnology Certificate and Associate of Science Degree.
Freshman Year
First Semester
Sem. Hrs.
BIOL 1100K**
Human Anatomy & Physiology/Health Care Professional 4
CHEM 1211K
Principals of Chemistry I
4
ENGL 1101
English Composition I
3
Area C Elective
ART 1100, FIAR 2250, foreign language 1002
Or higher, MUSC 1100, PHIL 2205, or THEA 1100
3
MATH 1111
College Algebra
3
Elective
3
20
Second Semester
CHEM 1212K
Principals of Chemistry II
4
ENGL 1102
English Composition II
3
BIOL 2115K
Essentials of Microbiology
4
AREA C Elective
3
AREA G Elective
1-2
18-19
Sophomore Year
First Semester
MLTS 1300*
Introduction to Histology
3
MLTS 1310W*
Histology I On-Line
3
MLTS 1310L*
Histology I (clinical affiliate)
1
MLTS 1320W*
Histology II On-Line
2
MLTS 1320L*
Histology II (clinical affiliate)
1
MLTS 1330*
Histology III (clinical affiliate)
1
POLS 1101
American Government in World Perspective
3
AREA G Elective
1-2
15-16
Second Semester
MLTS 1340*
Histology IV Clinical Externship
5
MLTS 1350*
Histology V On-Line
2
MLTS 1360*
Histology VI On-Line
1
8
Two-Year Total
61-63
*Certificate Option only
**Students pursuing a Bachelors degree may wish to take BIOLK 2111 and 2112 in lieu of
BIOL 1100K
***Electives to include fulfillment of the Fitness competency requirement by completion of
one of the following:
PHED 1105 Strength Training, PHED 1106 Walk, Jog, Run, PHED 1161 Fitness I, PHED
1162 Fitness II, PHED 1110 Deep Water Exercise, PHED 1139 Fitness Swimming, PHED
1115 Step Aerobics, PHED 1116 Step Aerobics II, or PHED 1182 Personal Conditioning.
NOTE: Students must score a “C” or higher in all Histotechnology program courses in
order to successfully complete each course. Satisfactory completion of the Darton State
College NAACLS Accredited Histology Certificate Program provides the necessary
qualifications for National Certification Examinations.
