Program Curriculum
Degree Plan for the Classes of 2024 and 2025
The following 40 semester credit hours are required in the Bachelor of Science in Cytology Program:
Fall Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CYTO 41504 | Introduction to Cytotechnology | 4 |
| CYTO 41604 | Gynecological Cytopathology I | 4 |
| CYTO 41806 | Non-Gynecological Cytopathology I | 6 |
| CYTO 42603 | Gynecological Cytopathology II | 3 |
| Total Hours | 17 |
Spring Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CYTO 41001 | Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory | 1 |
| CYTO 41202 | Laboratory Operations | 2 |
| CYTO 41302 | Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| CYTO 41704 | Cytology Internship I | 4 |
| CYTO 42806 | Non-Gynecological Cytopathology II | 6 |
| Total Hours | 15 |
Summer Semester
| Course ID | Course Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| CYTO 41403 | Comprehensive Cytotechnology | 3 |
| CYTO 42705 | Cytology Internship II | 5 |
| Total Hours | 8 |
Curriculum Summary
| Semester | Hours |
|---|---|
| Fall | 17 |
| Spring | 15 |
| Summer | 8 |
| Total Program Hours | 40 |
A letter grade of C or better is required for the student to progress in the program. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required to earn the degree.
Course Descriptions
For course descriptions, please see the UAMS Catalog.
Textbooks
The list of required textbooks is published on the UAMS Bookstore website in compliance with State of Arkansas General Assembly Act 175 of the 2007 Regular Session.
