Curriculum
Didactic
Didactic curriculum is provided through an online learning management system. Instruction includes text, videos, images, simulation and interactions.
Clinical
Throughout the duration of the nine-month program, clinical experience will be provided in the form of demonstrations, investigation, microscope review sessions and hands-on laboratory experience. You will practice various histologic techniques under the supervision of the program faculty and laboratory personnel.
Courses and credits
Semester I
| Course | Credits |
|---|
| Histological Techniques I | 3 credits |
| Histological Techniques II | 3 credits |
| Histological Techniques III | 3 credits |
| Microanatomy I | 2 credits |
| Professional Development I | 1 credit |
Semester II
| Course | Credits |
|---|
| Total: | 24 credits |
| Histochemical Staining | 3 credit |
| Histology Clinical Rotation | 4 credits |
| Microanatomy II | 2 credits |
| Professional Development II | 1 credit |
| Histology Enrichment Series | 2 credits |
Grading or evaluation
Mayo School of Health Sciences uses evaluative tools that include:
- Online quizzes and examinations
- Online self-assessment exercises
- Lab and clinical activities
- Investigative projects
- Competency assessment
- Faculty reviews
- Affective behavior evaluation
Our system of evaluation provides students and faculty with a comprehensive look at individual performance, allowing students who are experiencing academic difficulty to be directed to appropriate support resources, including tutoring programs and counseling opportunities.
Curriculum enhancements
Mayo School of Health Sciences is committed to developing and maintaining the very best education programs. Changes may be made to the curriculum and other aspects of this program as necessary to assure the highest-quality training.
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