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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Semester 1-FALL TERM-Pre -selected students
These courses should be taken before entering the program. |
Course number |
Course Title |
Credits |
BSC 2010 |
General Biology |
3 |
BSC 2085 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
4 |
BSC 2085L |
Anatomy and Physiology I laboratory |
1 |
CHM 1033 |
Chemistry for the Health Professional |
4 |
CHM 1033L |
Chemistry for the Health Professional Laboratory |
1 |
PHI 2604 |
Critical Thinking and Ethics |
3 |
PPE 1005 |
The Psychology of Personal Effectiveness |
3 |
SPC 1026 |
Fundamentals of Speech |
3 |
ENC 1101 |
English |
3 |
|
Total credits for the semester |
25 |
|
The following courses are to be taken by Program Selected students. |
|
Semester 2-SPRING TERM |
MLT 1191 |
Histotechnology I |
3 |
MLT 1191L |
Histotechnology I laboratory |
2 |
MLT 1195C |
Tissue Identification I |
3 |
MLT 1196 |
Laboratory Safety and |
2 |
BSC 2086 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
BSC 2086L |
Anatomy and Physiology II laboratory |
1 |
MCB 2013 |
Microbiology |
3 |
MCB 2013L |
Microbiology laboratory |
1 |
HIM 2472 |
Medical Terminology |
1 |
|
Total credits for the semester |
20 |
|
SEMESTER 3-12 WEEK SUM MER TERM |
MLT 2192 |
Histotechnology II |
3 |
MLT 2192L |
Histotechnology II laboratory |
2 |
MLT 1752 |
Quality Control and Laboratory Math |
2 |
MLT 2197 |
Tissue Identification II |
3 |
|
Total credits for the semester |
10 |
|
SEMESTER 4-FALL TERM |
MLT 2198 |
Histochemistry |
3 |
MLT 2198L |
Histochemistry Laboratory |
2 |
MLT 2180C |
Infectious Disease and Control Practices |
3 |
|
Total credits for the semester |
8 |
|
|
|
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SEMESTER 5 12 WEEK SUMMER TERM |
MLT 1840L |
Histology Practicum I |
5 |
|
Total credits for the semester |
5 |
|
SEMESTER 6 FALL TERM |
MLT 2841L |
Histology Clinical Practicum II |
5 |
MLT 2931 |
Histology Seminar |
2 |
|
Total credits for the semester |
7 |
|
|
|
Total credits in the program |
76 |
Most of the Natural Science and General Education Core Courses may be taken in conjunction with program courses, but it is suggested that the student take these courses before the 6th and 7th semester. Also, students should be aware that many of the Natural Science and General Education courses can be taken online.
