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MS in Cytology
Contact
Name:
Kelly Lennen
Position:
- Program Director, Cytology
- Teaching Assistant Professor
Email:
Kelly.Lennen@jefferson.edu
Curriculum
The curriculum for Cytology varies based on the program option you choose.
Bachelor of Science & Master of Science
A two-year Bachelor of Science and Master of Science program that occurs after a student has taken three years of specific prerequisite coursework.
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Credits Required for Admission | 82 |
| Undergraduate Phase Credits | 39.5 |
| Graduate Phase Credits | Minimum of 30 |
| Total Credits for BS/MS in Cytology (combined option) | Minimum of 151.5 |
Fall Semester (22 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 301 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 311 Functional Histology | 2.5 |
| CT 301 Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 311 Cytopathology I |
5 |
| CT 312 Cytopathology I Laboratory |
3.5 |
| LS 331 Immunology | 3 |
| TBD Program-Approved Elective | 3 |
Spring Semester (17.5 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 540 Current Research in Biosciences | 3 |
| LS 310 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| CT 310 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques |
2 |
| CT 315 Cytopathology II |
5 |
| CT 317 Cytopathology III |
5.5 |
Fall Semester (12-15 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| LS 640 Methods in Bioscience Education | 3 |
| CT 812 Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 813 Practicum II | 3 |
| TBD Program-Approved Elective - or - LS 644* Laboratory Education and Instruction (requires special approval) |
1-4 3-4 |
Spring Semester (18 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| LS 613 Pathology | 2 |
| LS 803^ Contemporary Topics Research | 2 |
| CT 814 Practicum III | 3 |
| CT 815 Practicum IV | 3 |
| CT 816 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| CT 575 Cytology Seminar | 2 |
| CT 525** Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics | 3 |
*Program approval and minimum course grade requirements must be met to register for LS 644.
**The laboratory portion will not take place at the date and time stated in Banner. Students must confirm the alternate schedule with their program director.
^To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.
Master of Science, 1-Year Option
A 12-month Master of Science program.
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Cytology (accelerated option) | 59.5 |
Fall Semester (21 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 501 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| LS 511 Functional Histology | 2.5 |
| CT 501 Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 511 Cytopathology I |
5 |
| CT 512 Cytopathology I Laboratory |
3.5 |
| LS 531 Immunology | 3 |
Spring Semester (19.5 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 510 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| CT 510 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques |
2 |
| CT 515 Cytopathology II |
5 |
| CT 517 Cytopathology III |
5.5 |
| CT 525 Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics | 3 |
| LS 613 Pathology | 2 |
Summer Semester (19 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| CT 575 Cytology Seminar | 2 |
| CT 812 Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 813 Practicum II | 3 |
| CT 814 Practicum III | 3 |
| CT 815 Practicum IV | 3 |
| CT 816 Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research | 2 |
Master of Science, Two-Year Option
A two-year Master of Science program.
| Credit Summary | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Credits for MS in Cytology | Minimum of 59.5 |
Fall Semester I (16 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 501 Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 511 Functional Histology | 2.5 |
| CT 501 Principles of Cell Analysis | 2 |
| CT 511 Cytopathology I |
5 |
| CT 512 Cytopathology I Laboratory |
3.5 |
Spring Semester I (16.5 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 613 Pathology | 2 |
| CT 510 Cytological and Surgical Pathology Techniques |
2 |
| CT 515 Cytopathology II |
5 |
| CT 517 Cytopathology III |
5.5 |
| LS 510 Intro to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
Fall Semester II (11-12 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 603 Research Design | 2 |
| LS 531 Immunology | 3 |
| CT 812 Practicum I | 3 |
| CT 813 Practicum II | 3 |
| LS 804* Experimental Research I (requires special approval) | 1 |
Spring Semester II (15-16 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| CT 525** Cellular, Molecular and Immuno Diagnostics | 3 |
| CT 575 Cytology Seminar | 2 |
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Lab Management | 3 |
| CT 814 Practicum III | 3 |
| CT 815 Practicum IV | 3 |
| CT816 Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| LS 803* Contemporary Topics Research - or - LS 805* Experimental Research II (requires special approval) |
2 1 |
*To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.
**The laboratory portion will not take place at the date and time stated in Banner. Students must confirm the alternate schedule with their program director.