Histotechnician to Health Sciences
An opportunity to gain an associate degree from Delaware Tech and a bachelor's degree from Wilmington University.
Your Path to a Bachelor's Degree
Delaware Tech has established agreements with four-year colleges and universities that connect Delaware Tech associate degree programs with bachelor's degree programs to create smooth transfer opportunities for you. These Connected Degree programs enable you to complete your associate degree and then transfer to a four-year degree program as a junior.
The Connected Degree 2+2 Curriculum
Delaware Tech's accredited associate degree program in Histotechnician prepares students to integrate theoretical knowledge with the completion of human, animal, marine, or plant tissue specimens for research or diagnostic purposes. Students learn to perform complex molecular biology and genetic testing procedures using high-tech instruments. Along with employment opportunities in the medical field, histotechnicians may work in other fields including botany, marine biology, and pharmaceutical research. Graduates may sit for the Board of Registry American Society for Clinical Pathology Certification Exam. Wilmington University's degree completion program in Health Sciences is for Allied Health practitioners who have earned an Associate's Degree with an Allied Health concentration. This degree is intended for students who have an interest in healthcare roles which provide managerial, educational, and/ or clinical expert direction as well as attracting those students on a pathway toward graduate study. The Health Sciences program intends to stimulate continued professional development and advancement toward graduate education.
Value For You
By completing your associate degree at Delaware Tech, you'll receive excellent instruction in small classes at a campus close to home. Delaware Tech's affordable tuition can reduce the overall cost of your college education, making the completion of your bachelor's degree more manageable.
Making The Connection
Refer to the Connected Degree curriculum for the sequence of courses needed to complete this program. Call Delaware Tech and let us help you follow the path to your bachelor's degree.
Connected Degree Curriculum - Suggested Course Sequence
Histotechnician (Associate Degree - Delaware Technical Community College)
First Semester (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SSC 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 |
| CHM 110 | General Chemistry | 4 |
| MAT 153 | College Math & Statistics or | 4 |
| MAT 180 | College Algebra | 4 |
| 9 | ||
Second Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 100 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| BIO 120 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 5 |
| CHM 111 | Intro to Organic & Biochemistry | 4 |
| ENG 101 | Critical Thinking & Academic Writing | 3 |
| HTT 100 | Intro to Histotechnology | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Third Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIO 121 | Anatomy and Physiology II | 5 |
| BIO 125 | Introductory Microbiology | 4 |
| ENG 102 | Composition and Research | 3 |
| HTT 211 | Histotechnology Procedures I | 3 |
| HTT 220 | Histochemistry | 3 |
| 18 | ||
Fourth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CIS 107 | Intro to Computers/Application | 3 |
| HTT 201 | Histology | 2 |
| HTT 212 | Histotechnology Procedures II | 3 |
| HTT 221 | Histochemistry II | 3 |
| SOC 213 | Ethical Issues in Health Care | 3 |
| 14 | ||
Fifth Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HTT 202 | Histology Internship | 9 |
| PSY 121 | General Psychology | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Health Sciences (Bachelor's Degree - Wilmington University)
Sixth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 310 | Research Writing | 3 |
| HSC 303 | Professionalism in Health Sciences | 3 |
| HSC 323 | Health Education & Principles of Teaching | 3 |
| MAT 308 | Inferential Statistics | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 15 | ||
Seventh Semester (Spring)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 313 | Ethical and Legal Issues of Health Care | 3 |
| HSC 333 | Leadership for the Healthcare Professional | 3 |
| POL 380 | Health Care Policy | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Humanities Elective | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Eighth Semester (Summer)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 343 | Research for Evidenced Based Practice | 3 |
| HSC 423 | Essential of Public Health | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Ninth Semester (Fall)
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSC 433 | Health Sciences Practicum/Capstone | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Free Elective/Certificate Course | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Health Sciences Upper Level Elective | 3 |
| XXX XXX | Health Science Upper Level Elective* | 3 |
| 12 | ||
Suggested Free Elective courses are courses in: Economics, Finance, Life Span Development, and Public Speaking. These courses can be taken at Delaware Tech or Wilmington University. It is recommended students pursue Health Information Technology Certificate at WilmU
* When Choosing an Upper Level Health Science Elective students may want to choose a course in Genetics.
The Bachelor of Science program in Health Sciences at Wilmington University requires a minimum of 120 credits. Course sequencing may vary by semester. See your advisor. Suggested Free Elective courses are courses in: Economics, Finance, Life Span Development, and Public Speaking. These courses can be taken at Delaware Tech or Wilmington University. It is recommended students pursue Health Information Technology Certificate at WilmU When Choosing an Upper Level Health Science Elective students may want to choose a course in Genetics.
For More Information Contact:
Delaware Tech
Wilmington: (302) 571-5355
Wilmington University
Dover, Delaware: (302) 734-2594
Georgetown, Delaware: (302) 856-5780
New Castle, Delaware: (877) 967-5464
This articulation agreement is subject to change based on Delaware Tech and senior institution curriculum changes. 9/2018