Histologic Technology

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Histologic Technology program prepares students to provide clinical support to pathologists and researchers through application of technical expertise in processing body tissues for microscopic examination, frozen section assistance, embedding techniques, microtomy, and special staining techniques. Students in the Histologic Technology program will be in contact with potentially infectious blood, tissues, and body fluids. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Histologic Technology is also available.

Details

Field of Interest

Health Sciences

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Academic Plan

Histologic Technology (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

3021

Total credits required

61-72

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2024

Admission criteria

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of Program Prerequisites.
Proof of current immunization: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), tuberculosis skin test (TB), varicella, tetanus, diphtheria, and Hepatitis B vaccine (HEB) and Seasonal Flu vaccine.
Submit current CPR card for Health Care Provider and maintain current status throughout the practicum(s).
Complete and submit the health declaration form signed by a licensed health care provider.
Submit to a drug screening and demonstrate negative results.
Ability to fully participate in classroom, laboratory, or clinical setting program activities.
A formal application and admission or readmission to the Histologic Technology program is required.
Application to the Histologic Technology program can be obtained from a Health Professions Advisor, the Program Director, or via the ��ұ�� Health Professions, Fitness and Wellness Web site.

Background Check Requirements
Admission to an Allied Health program requires that students be in compliance with the Maricopa County Community College District Supplemental Background Check policy. Program applications will not be accepted without a copy of an Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. Upon conditional program admission, the student must comply with all requirements of the current MCCCD background check policy.

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Completion of Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics courses within the last eight (8) years is required.

What You'll Learn

Application of safety and government standards and compliance to the histology laboratory setting.
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct in all histology practices.
Communicate utilizing sufficient medical terminology to serve the public, patients and members of the healthcare team.
Implement quality assurance and quality control principles to tissue collection, tissue preparation, frozen section procedures, and microtomy and microscopy procedures.
Application of proper collection, preparation, staining, processing, and analysis of biological specimens and other substances including reporting of results.
Application of methodologies and techniques including problem solving and troubleshooting for histology techniques and instrumentation.
Utilize computer applications of laboratory information systems and laboratory instrumentation in performing histology techniques.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

$46,600 Show expanded career information for Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources.

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1 Program Prerequisites

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1 Program Prerequisites
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
or	or	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in or or ) or (B or better in ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ) or ( & Corequisites: or or or ).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
or	or	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or higher, or eligibility for . One year of high school or one-semester of college level chemistry is strongly recommended. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or higher, or eligibility for . One year of high school or one semester of college-level biology and chemistry is strongly recommended.		SQ or SQ	4
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in each of the following courses: (, , and ), OR a grade of C or better in or or , OR an appropriate district placement.	Critical course Complete or satisfactory completion of a higher mathematics course. MAT courses must be completed within eight (8) years prior to admission or readmission to the Histologic Program	MA	3–6
					3
or	or				1–3

Term 2 Program Prerequisites

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2 Program Prerequisites
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
		Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in or ) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better in or or or or or permission of Instructor).	Students must have completed the and within eight (8) years prior to admission or readmission to the Histologic Program.	L	0–3
and	and	Prerequisites: C/better in [( or hgh schl algebra or /hghr or EdReady Quant&Stat 70/hghr or Coll Alg 80/hghr) and ( or or hghr or eligibility for as indicated by appropriate reading placemnt)] or permission of the dept. and Prerequisites or Corequisites: .		SQ in combo w/ CHM130LL and SQ in combo w/ CHM130	4
or	or	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in . or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .		FYC or FYC	3
or or or	or or or	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in , or , or equivalent. or No requisites		SB or SB or L or SB	3
		Prerequisites: C or better in (, or , or , or , or 1 yr of high school biology) and (, or , or higher, or eligibility for ). or higher or one year of high school chemistry suggested but not required.	Students must have completed the within eight (8) years prior to admission or readmission to the Histologic Program.	SG	4

Term 3 Program Prerequisites

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3 Program Prerequisites
Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
			3
	OR Permission of GateWay Health Core Curriculum Coordinator		0–3
			0–1
Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or .	Students must have completed the within eight (8) years prior to admission or readmission to the Histologic Program.	SG	4

Fall Semester (Term 4)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Fall Semester (Term 4)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
		Prerequisites: Admission to Histologic Technology program or permission of Program Director.	Critical course Gateway course	2
		Prerequisites: Admission to Histologic Technology program or permission of Program Director, and a grade of C or better in .	Critical course	3
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .		5
Free Elective	Free Elective		Recommended 2 credit elective if needed to meet degree credit requirement	2

Spring Semester (Term 5)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Spring Semester (Term 5)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in or permission of Program Director.			1
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .			1
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in . Corequisites: .			5
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .			5

Summer Semester (Term 6)

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Summer Semester (Term 6)
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .			1
		Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in .			1

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

FYC = First Year Composition
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
MA = Mathematics

SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
SG = Natural Sciences General
SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative

Disclaimer

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s for additional details regarding the requirements of this award .

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.

Previous Catalog Years

The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.

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