Histotechnician Certificate Requirements

Follow these requirements for a histotechnician certificate.

Histotechnician Certificate

Admission to the certificate program is open to all individuals who meet the following requirements:

Associate degree
Introduction to Chemistry (Chem 115/L, 4 credits)
Concepts of Biology (Biol 111/L, 4 credits)
Math at college level
Verification of a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a scale of 4.0
Completion of the Biology and Chemistry courses with a C or better
Criminal background check
Immunization records
Verification of acceptance by a clinical site that meets the specification for acceptance in the Histotechnician Certificate Program

Curriculum:

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
HT 360	Histopathology Laboratory Theory ^*	3
HT 362	Histotechniques I ^*	3
HT 363	Histotechniques II ^*	3
HT 367	Histology Practicum I ^**	5
HT 368	Histology Practicum II ^**	5
Total Credits		19

*: Online course
**: Clinical Internship at accredited medical center

The requirements on this page are pulled from UND’s academic catalog and may not reflect future terms. Updates are published annually in April.

What is an undergraduate certificate?

The difference between certificate and degree programs typically involves the time and cost to earn them. They also differ in the number of courses you must take. Degrees provide you with a well-rounded depth of knowledge while certificate programs focus on skills related to a specific career field. Like a minor, a certificate program is noted on your UND official transcript. The difference between an undergraduate certificate program and a minor is that students may pursue certificate programs without pursuing a major.

The same undergraduate degree admission requirements apply to undergraduate certificate programs at UND. Many students choose to pursue undergraduate certificate programs while concurrently working on a degree. Others are enrolled exclusively in undergraduate certificate programs.

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Licensure Requirements

This program meets the educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification in several states. Check our licensure map for more details.

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