Master of Science in Pathologist's Assistant Studies

The Master of Science in Pathologists’ Assistant Studies (MSPATH) program is carefully crafted to guide students in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to excel as a pathologists’ assistant in all types of settings, including hospitals, pathology labs, forensic labs, morgues, and more.

Curriculum

Year 1, Summer A (5/4/26-8/14/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PATHA600	Human Physiology	4
PATHA601	Human Anatomy	5
PATHA602	Medical Terminology	1
PATHA603	Embryology	2
PATHA609	Seminar I	2
Semester Total		14

Year 1, Fall A (8/17/26-12/18/26)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PATHA604	General & Systemic Pathology	6
PATHA605	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology I	5
PATHA605L	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology I Lab	2
PATHA610	Seminar II	2
IP711	Interprofessional Foundations & TeamSTEPPS	1
Semester Total		16

Year 1, Spring (1/4/27-4/30/27)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PATHA606	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology II	5
PATHA606L	Foundations of Anatomic Pathology II Lab	2
PATHA607	Neuroscience	4
PATHA608	Autopsy Pathology	2
PATHA608L	Autopsy Pathology Lab	1
Semester Total		14

Year 2, Summer A (5/3/27-8/13/27)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PATHA612	Anatomic Pathology Practicum I	12
PATHA611	Seminar III	2
Semester Total		14

Year 2, Fall A (8/16/27-12/17/27)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PATHA613	Anatomic Pathology Practicum II	12
Semester Total		12

Year 2, Spring (1/4/28-4/28/28)

Course ID	Course Title	Credits
PATHA614	Anatomic Pathology Practicum III	12
PATHA615	Seminar IV	1
Semester Total		13
Curriculum Total		83