Arizona State University College of Health Solutions 14 courses 44 total credits
If you're seeking to advance your current career in the clinical laboratory by becoming a specialist in minimally invasive diagnostic methods, the Master of Science program in cytology is for you. This program's focus on early disease detection and diagnosis is based on the visual analysis of microscopic cellular findings and connecting those findings with the patient's clinical history. Through virtual labs and didactic coursework, you build your knowledge in anatomy, pathophysiology, histology and cytopathology across every organ system. You integrate this knowledge with microscopic screening and diagnostic skills to identify cancers, infectious diseases and other clinically significant microscopic changes. The curriculum incorporates current advanced diagnostic technologies, including molecular diagnostics, immunohistochemical biomarkers and digital pathology. You prepare for day-to-day quality assurance activities as well as principles of laboratory operations and management. A required in-person clinical practicum experience allows you to refine your skills in a cytology clinical laboratory setting under the supervision of practicing cytologists and pathologists. Emphasizing technical expertise, critical thinking and ethical standards essential for health professional practice, you are prepared to excel in a broad range of clinical environments, addressing critical health care needs with precision and innovation. Pending program accreditation, completion of this program qualifies you to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification examination in cytology. Certification is required for full clinical practice as a cytologist.
| Required Core | 37 credits |
| Other Requirements | 7 credits |
| Culminating Experience | 0 credits |
| Total Credits | 44 credits |
Required Core
Other Requirements
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BMD 500 | Research Methods | 2 |
| BMD 580 | Practicum | 5 |
| Total Other Requirements | 7 credits | |
Culminating Experience
portfolio
Additional Curriculum Information
The BMD 580 Practicum is a required, in-person, hands-on experience to be conducted at a clinical laboratory under the guidance of an approved supervisor. Students are responsible for finding their practicum site (likely their place of employment) and are encouraged to connect with the unit early to discuss the process for securing a practicum site, if needed. The program culminates in a noncredit-bearing portfolio where students synthesize their cytology theory and clinical experience. This reflective and integrative portfolio showcases student proficiency and serves as a valuable tool for future career advancement and professional development. Technical standards: Color blindness makes it challenging for some individuals to differentiate between some colors, shades of colors or see color brightness, and it may diminish observational skills required for laboratory testing. Individuals with color blindness can be trained to differentiate and characterize the colors of stains, reagents, microscopic cells, labels, biologic devices or any device or printout used in diagnostic laboratory procedures. Students can view a complete listing of technical and essential functions required at https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:ecbfedf8-7c11-375e-b8bb-bf32376a422b.
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