Cytotechnology Major Requirements

Requirements for a major in cytotechnology are as follows:

I. FOUNDATIONS OF COMMUNICATION

ENG 110 College Writing
MATH 101, 111, 112, 122 or 231 (caution: some majors have specific math requirements)
COMMS 101 Speech
PHIL 101 Logic: Critical Thinking
Computer Competency (determined by major)
Foreign Language (a two semester sequence is required)

For a B.S., at least 6 credits in one language; for a B.A., 16 credits in one language, or 14 credits in one and 8 in a second. High school coursework may fulfill the requirement, but credit is not given unless the student wishes to earn retroactive credit; see the college catalogue for policies.

II. FOUNDATIONS OF HUMAN LEARNING

An F1 course in literature (Pre-req is ENG 110 College Writing)
An F2 course in history and appreciation of one of the fine arts
An F3 studio experience course in one of the fine arts
An F4 course in social science: economics, political science, psychology, sociology
An F5 sequence of two courses in one of the natural sciences, including experimental lab - BIO 151, 152 & CHEM 110/111 or 120/121
An F6 course in history
An F7 course in philosophy other than PHIL 101 (Pre-req is PHIL 101 Logic)
An F8 course in religious studies

III. HUMAN ISSUES STUDY

Human Issues Seminar (3-4 credits) or
Independent study on a Human Issues topic of the student’s choosing (min. 3 credits)

IV. MAJOR DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Three years of undergraduate academic study including all General Education degree requirements and a minimum of 90 credits.
The following science and math courses must be taken prior to the internship:
1. Biology courses (minimum of 26 credits):
  - BIO 151F5 General Biology I (4 cr)
  - BIO 152F5 General Biology II (4 cr)
  - BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I (4 cr)
  - BIO 211 Anatomy & Physiology II (4 cr)
  - BIO 312 Microbiology (4 cr)
  - BIO 401 Genetics (3 cr)
  - BIO 410 Pathology (3 cr)
2. Chemistry courses (minimum of 8 credits):
  - CHEM 120F5 General Chemistry I (4 cr)
  - CHEM 12 1F5 General Chemistry II (4 cr)
3. Mathematics course (minimum of 3 credits):
  - MATH 111 College Algebra (3 cr)
A one-year internship at the State Laboratory of Hygiene, School of Cytotechnology, Madison, WI, or another approved school of cytotechnology. During the internship, a student earns 38 credits

Also Required: A minimum of 120 credits & a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.0. Some majors may require more credits and a higher GPA for completion of the degree.