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 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: MLS(ASCP). The sophomore and senior practicum components 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 Sciences department page.
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| Total Credits Required | 131* |
| Liberal Studies |
30-40
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| Health Promotion Requirements | 2 |
| Courses Required for Concentration | 63 |
| Concentration Core Courses | 51 |
| CLS 202 Clinical Chemistry | 4 |
| CLS 214 Diagnostic Microbiology | 3 |
| CLS 250S Clinical Practice | 1 |
| CLS 250T Clinical Practice | 2 |
| CLS 251 Clinical Hematology Practicum | 3 |
| CLS 252 Clinical Chemistry Practicum | 4 |
| CLS 253 Blood Bank Practicum | 3 |
| CLS 254 Clinical Microbiology Practicum | 4 |
| CLS 401 Hematopathology | 3 |
| CLS 402 Advanced Clinical Chemistry | 2 |
| CLS 403 Advanced Immunohematology | 2 |
| CLS 404 Advanced Clinical Microbiology | 2 |
| CLS 436 Medical Genetics | 4 |
| 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 in Concentration | 12 |
| BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry ** | 5 |
| CH 450 Biochemistry I (4 cr.) or | 3-4 |
| BI 405 Immunology (3 cr.) or | |
| CLS 416 Cytogenetics and Molecular Diagnostics (3 cr.) | |
*See Clinical Laboratory Science Major for a complete list of required courses.
**Prerequisites are CH 111 and CH 112.
Bulletin Year:
2011 - 2012 Undergraduate Bulletin
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