Clinical Laboratory Scientist Major

This major prepares graduates to perform a variety of laboratory assays on human and other types of specimens in clinical, research, commercial (biotechnology, pharmaceutical, etc.) and forensic laboratories to provide diagnostic data and information necessary to support health care, ensure quality control, facilitate product development and solve problems.

The program incorporates didactic and clinical education throughout the four-year curriculum. Students gain marketable skills after two years in the program through CLT certification. Upon completion of the degree, students are eligible to take the national certification test: CLS/MT Generalist. The sophomore and senior practica provide an opportunity for students to experience two different clinical settings prior to graduation.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences department page.

Total Credits Required

134

Liberal Studies	30-40
Health Promotion Requirements	2

Required Courses in Major	61
CLS 100 Obtaining a Blood Specimen	1
CLS 109 Introduction to Diagnostic Sciences	1
CLS 190 Microscopy and Laboratory Techniques	1
CLS 200 Urine and Body Fluid Analysis	1
CLS 201 Clinical Hematology/Coagulation	3
CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry	4
CLS 203 Immunohematology	3
CLS 204 Clinical Microbiology	2
CLS 213 Clinical Immunology and Serology	1
CLS 214 Diagnostic Microbiology	3
CLS 250T Clinical Practice	2
CLS 251 Clinical Hematology Practicum	3
CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry Practicum	4
CLS 253 Blood Banking Practicum	3
CLS 254 Clinical Microbiology Practicum	4
CLS 301 Advanced Hematology/Coagulation	3
CLS 302 Advanced Clinical Chemistry	2
CLS 303 Advanced Immunohematology	2
CLS 304 Advanced Clinical Microbiology	2
CLS 420 Clinical Educational Practices	1
CLS 250S Clinical Practice	1
CLS 451 Advanced Clinical Hematology Practicum	3
CLS 452 Advanced Clinical Chemistry Practicum	3
CLS 453 Advanced Clinical Immunohematology Practicum	4
CLS 454 Advanced Clinical Microbiology Practicum	4

Other Required Courses	45
BI 104 Human Anatomy and Physiology [Div II]	4
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [Div II]	4
BI 206 Human Genetics	3
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology	4
BI 405 Immunology	3
CH 111 General Chemistry I [Div II]	5
CH 112 General Chemistry II [Div II]	5
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry	5
CH 450 Biochemistry I	4
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [Div V] *	4
MGT 240 Organizational Behavior and Management	4

* MA 171 has a prerequisite of MA 103 or MA 104 or MA 105 or equivalent.

Bulletin Year: 2007 - 2008 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.