Only 20 students are admitted into the Histologic Technology Program in August of each year. A total of 76 credits are required in order to receive an Associate in Science degree. The required general education courses are an important part of the curriculum. Although students may take general admission courses and the natural courses concurrent with program courses, we strongly recommend that you take all of these courses, especially those in the natural sciences, before admission into the program. Your success at the courses you take before applying to the program will improve your chances of being admitted, although taking these courses in advance does not guarantee admission. Please be sure to see the Miami Dade College Catalog to learn which courses have pre and co requisites.
Course content is sequential and students should plan to enroll in all Histologic Technology courses in the order and during the terms indicated in the following curriculum outline.
Program Course Curriculum:
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General Education Courese |
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PHI 2604 |
Critical Thinking and Ethics |
3 credits |
CLP 1006 |
The Psychology of Personal Effectiveness |
3 credits |
SPC 1017 |
Fundamentals of Speech Communication |
3 credits |
ENC 1101 |
English |
3 credits |
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TOTAL |
12 Credits |
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Natural Science Courses |
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BSC 2010 |
Principles of Biology |
3 credits |
BSC 2085 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 credits |
BSC 2085L |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab |
1 credit |
BSC 2086 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 credits |
BSC 2086L |
Human Anatomy nd Physiology II Lab |
1 credit |
MCB 2010 |
Microbiology |
3 credits |
MCB 2010L |
Microbiology Lab |
1 credit |
CHM 1033 |
Chemistry for the Health Professional |
4 credits |
CHM 1033L |
Chemistry for the Health Professional Laboratory |
1 credit |
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TOTAL |
20 Credits |
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Major Courses – 1st Semester |
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MLT 1191 |
Histotechnology I |
3 credits |
MLT 1191L |
Histotechnology I laboratory |
2 credits |
MLT 1195C |
Tissue Identification I |
3 credits |
MLT 1196 |
Laboratory Safety and |
2 credits |
HIM 2472 |
Medical Terminology |
1 credit |
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TOTAL |
11 Credits |
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Major Courses – 2nd Semester |
MLT 2192 |
Histotechnology II |
3 credits |
MLT 2192L |
Histotechnology II laboratory |
2 credits |
MLT 1752 |
Quality Control and Laboratory Math |
2 credits |
MLT 2197C |
Tissue Identification II |
3 credits |
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TOTAL |
10 Credits |
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Major Courses – 3rd Semester |
MLT 2198 |
Histochemistry |
3 credits |
MLT 2198L |
Histochemistry Laboratory |
2 credits |
MLT 2180C |
Infectious Disease and Control Practices |
3 credits |
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TOTAL |
8 Credits |
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Major Courses 4th Semester |
MLT 1840L |
Histology Practicum I |
5 credits |
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TOTAL |
5 Credits |
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Major Courses – 5th Semester |
MLT 2841L |
Histology Clinical Practicum II |
5 credits |
MLT 2931 |
Histology Seminar |
2 credits |
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TOTAL |
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GRAND TOTAL |
76 Credits |
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| CGS 1060 Introduction to Microcomputer Usage** - This course must be satisfied for completion of the Associate in Science Degree. Course satisfaction can be accomplished through examination or by successful class attendance in the course. HSC 0003 – Introduction to Health Care must be successfully completed prior to applying to the program. |
