For Academic Year 2004–2005

The Student Catalog of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Sciences — Houston, Texas — provides useful information for people interested in certificate or baccalaureate degree programs in the following disciplines:

• Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology)
• Cytogenetic Technology
• Cytotechnology
• Histotechnology
• Medical Dosimetry
• Molecular Genetic Technology
• Radiation Therapy

Table of Contents

Academic Calendar: Class start dates and holidays — Fall Semester 2004 through Summer Semester 2005 and previous academic years (information subject to change)

• 2004 - 2005
• 2003 - 2004
• 2002 - 2003

Policies & Procedures: Admission, registration, tuition and fees, scholarships, financial aid, and a wide range of academic and general issues; includes links to corresponding policy pages of the Health Sciences Student Handbook

Quick Reference

Admission - On this page: Admissions; Drug Screening and Immunizations; General Requirements; Nonacademic Requirements; Transferability of Credit; International Students; Transfer Students; Advanced Placement

Early Acceptance Track - On this page: Purpose of Program; Early Admissions Policy; Early Admissions Criteria

Registration - On this page: Residency; Academic Fresh Start

Tuition and Fees - On this page: Installment Plan; Student Financial Responsibility; Tuition; Fees; Tuition and Fees Exceptions; Withdrawal & Refund

Scholarships - On this page: Eligibility; Selection Criteria

Financial Aid - On this page: Eligibility; To Request an Application or Information Packet; Financial Aid and Academic Performance

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Academic Policies & Procedures

• Academic Advising
• Class Attendance
• Curriculum Changes
• Examinations
• Grades
• Graduation
• Grievance Procedure
• Personal Record Information
• Searches and Dismissal Appeals
• Summons and Official Communications
• Transcripts and Diplomas
• Withdrawal & Refund

General Policies & Procedures

• Alcoholic Beverages
• Appearance and Demeanor
• Conduct and Discipline
• Confidentiality
• Conflict of Interest
• Disabilities, Students with
• Equal Educational Opportunity, Statement of
• Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974
• Hazing
• Health Information for Students
• Intellectual Property
• Religious Holy Days, Observance of
• Sexual Harassment
• Smoking
• Student Congress
• Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act
• Student Right to be Informed about Information Collected
• Student Travel
• Substance Abuse

Areas of Study: Faculty roster, curriculum and course descriptions, specific requirements for admission and more for the certificate and baccalaureate degree programs offered by the School of Health Sciences

• Areas of Study - Home
• Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology)
• Cytogenetic Technology
• Cytotechnology
• Histotechnology
• Medical Dosimetry
• Molecular Genetic Technology
• Radiation Therapy

In addition to the foundation courses each program requires specific prerequisites. For more information see the admission and application page for each program:

• Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology) - Admission & Application
• Cytogenetic Technology - Admission & Application
• Cytotechnology - Admission & Application
• Histotechnology - Admission & Application
• Medical Dosimetry - Admission & Application
• Molecular Genetic Technology - Admission & Application
• Radiation Therapy - Admission & Application

About the School: Mission and vision of the School of Health Sciences; student academic support services; Student Affairs Office; student life

Mission & Vision - This page states the mission of the School of Health Sciences and the vision of our faculty.

Student Academic Support Services - From academic advising and computing resources to library facilities and campus security, this page describes a variety of services available to School of Health Sciences students.

Student Affairs - The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Student Affairs Office serves students at The University of Texas Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) and students in all programs of the School of Health Sciences, including those at distant clinical training sites. The Student Affairs website is packed with essential information -- such as support services, support programs, helpful resources and outreach opportunities -- for GSBS and SHS students.

Student Life - This page summarizes activities and resources -- including student government, Office of International Affairs, UTHSC-H Recreation Center and more -- available to School of Health Sciences students.

About M. D. Anderson: M. D. Anderson's mission and vision, institutional profile and administrative officers

Institutional Mission, Vision, Core Values - This page states M. D. Anderson's mission, vision and core values.

Institutional Profile - In addition to a brief history of M. D. Anderson, this page describes patient care, research, education, and cancer prevention efforts at the institution. The profile also includes human resources and facilities.

Administrative Officers - This page provides two rosters of administrative officers: one for M. D. Anderson and one for The University of Texas System Board of Regents.

Disclaimer

This catalog is a general information publication only. It is not intended to nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student or faculty member and The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Sciences or The University of Texas System. The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, to change fees or tuition, calendar, curriculum, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirements affecting students. Changes may apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled.