Karen Honeycutt, PhD, MEd, MASCP, MLS(ASCP)CMSMCM
Chair, Department of Allied Health Professions Education, Research, & Practice
Program Director of Medical Laboratory Science
Associate Professor
As Medical Laboratory Science Program Director, Dr. Honeycutt serves as administrator and instructor for the baccalaureate-degree, professional education program. The MLS program’s team mentors and instructs learners per National Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accreditation requirements. She also serves as the Chairperson for the Department of Allied Health Professions Education, Research, and Practice which houses the online master’s and certificate programs (e.g., Health Professions Teaching & Technology and Healthcare Delivery Science).
Dr. Honeycutt serves on NU, UNMC, CAHP and departmental committees. She serves on a national-level American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) committee and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS-NE). Her primary teaching focus is educational best practices and microbiology.
- PhD, Educational Studies, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- MEd, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- BS, Medical Technology, University of Nebraska Medical Center
- Current: Full Graduate Standing, Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Studies, UNL
- Medical Technologist Certification by the Board of Registry, American Society for Clinical Pathology –
- Specialist Certification in Microbiology, Board of Registry, American Society for Clinical Pathology MT(ASCP)SM
- ASCLS-NE Filter Award (recognizes significant contributions to profession and professional society)
- 2017, UNMC Varner Educator Laureate (video)
- 2016, Clarence and Nelle Gilg Professorship for Teaching Excellence and Innovation in Allied Health
- 2014, Mastership professional designation, American Society for Clinical Pathology
- 2005, Outstanding Service & Leadership Award, UNMC, CLS Program
- 2001, University-Wide Departmental Teaching Award, University of Nebraska
- 1996, Teacher of the Year Award, UNMC Faculty Senate
- 1992, Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, UNMC SAHP
- 1991, Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, UNMC MT
- 1990, Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, UNMC MT
- 1988, Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award, UNMC MT
Dr. Honeycutt's current research interests include educational best practices, online education, multimedia platforms and distance education. She is part of a research group that is investigating the experiences of women in health science education. Coaching as a means to help junior faculty’s professional development is also an interest.
- Member, ASCP CER SAC Microbiology Special Interest Group, 2021 to present
- Administrator, ASCLS-NE PACE Continuing Education Administrator, February 2016 to present
- Member, ASCP Board of Certification Program Directors Advisory Group, October 2015 to present
- Consultant, National Microbiology Examination Committee ASCP Board of Certification
- Former chair, National Microbiology Examination Committee ASCP Board of Certification
- Former member, National Joint Generalist Examination Committee ASCP Board of Certification
- Member, American and Nebraska Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
- Associate member, American Society for Clinical Pathology