Histotechnology 3 + 1 (B.S.)
Earn Your Histotechnology Degree
Move Forward in Medical Diagnostics
Histotechnologists play a fundamental role in the allied health profession and are an important part of the complex process of medical investigation used to establish and confirm patient diagnoses. Seton Hill’s Histotechnology 3 + 1 Program will prepare you for a rewarding career in medical diagnostics.
What Histotechnologists Do
A histotechnologist is a clinical laboratory professional who prepares and tests microscopic tissue samples. Skills used by histotechnologists include preserving, processing, embedding, sectioning and staining patient specimens. As an important component of the medical profession, histotechnologists are relied upon for their dependability, precision, and attention to detail, since their initial processing of medical specimens will guide the treatment decisions made by doctors.
How The 3 + 1 Program Works
Years 1 - 3 at Seton Hill
Spend your first three academic years in the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences at Seton Hill, mastering the background scientific disciplines that prepare will prepare you for advanced laboratory training. You will also benefit from a completing a strong liberal arts course of study at Seton Hill - preparing you for success wherever you career takes you.
Year 4 at UPMC School of Histology*
Your final year involves intensive training at the UPMC School of Histology. The 9-month accelerated program begins in January and July of each year and combines online learning with practical training. The curriculum includes instruction in the collection and preparation of surgical tissue specimens. After successfully completing the program requirements and training, students graduate with a B.S. degree in Histotechnology from Seton Hill University.
* Clinical spaces are limited, standards for admission are high, and admission to Seton Hill's Histotechnology 3 + 1 Program does not guarantee admission to the UPMC School of Histology. If a Seton Hill Histotechnology major is not accepted into the UPMC School of Histology, they may complete either a Biology (B.A. or B.S.) or Health Science (B.S.) degree in their final, fourth year at Seton Hill University.
Why Choose Seton Hill?
Premier Faculty
Faculty in the College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences at Seton Hill are researchers, chemists, biologists, nurses, physician assistants, dietitians, clinical laboratory scientists, and more. They will share their practical experience with you, in addition to guiding your learning in the classroom and lab.
Outstanding Facilities & Resources
You’ll enjoy taking classes and working in the labs of Seton Hill’s technologically-advanced Boyle Health Sciences Center.
Career-Relevant Courses
Course topics include:
- Biology
- Medical Terminology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Cell Biology
- Histology
- Clinical Lab
- Organic Chemistry
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Statistics
Internships, Research & Clubs
At Seton Hill University, you can participate in joint faculty/student research right here on the Hill. You can also take advantage of opportunities to do research - or participate in internships - locally, regionally or around the world. Plus, you have your choice of student science clubs, offering everything from special trips to professional development to service projects.
Your Career in Histotechnology
After completing this degree program, you will be eligible to take the national examination of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists Board of Certification or Histotechnicians, HT(ASCP) or Histotechnologists, HTL(ASCP). According to the National Society for Histotechnology, the demand for individuals with this specialized training will continue to increase into the foreseeable future. Plus Seton Hill faculty advisors and our award-winning Career and Professional Development Center will work together to prepare you to step straight into a career or a graduate school program.
Streamlined Admission Process & Generous Financial Aid Packages 
At Seton Hill University, we offer streamlined admissions requirements and a comprehensive aid program.
Faculty
Demetra Chengelis Czegan
Dean, College of Health Professions and Natural Sciences