BS in Clinical Laboratory Science

Area of Study Overview

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The Bachelor of Science (BS) degree with an area of study in Clinical Laboratory Science is limited to certified medical laboratory technologists possessing a required ASCP or AMT; MLT or MT; or NCA: CLS or CLT. Students must present a copy of the original certificate and current renewal card. Students whose medical laboratory technology training was not completed in a college credit setting may earn credits through prior learning assessment (PLA). A total of 18 area of study credits must be from 300/400-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Clinical Laboratory Science is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements:

CIS-107 or above

STA-201 or HPS-200

MAT-115

Higher Level Mathematics above Intermediate Algebra

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study: Students whose medical laboratory technology training was not completed in a college credit setting should have no difficulty earning credits by prior learning assessment PLA for their areas of study, assuming current or recent employment using a variety of laboratory methods.
A total of 18 area of study credits must be from courses at the 300 level or above.

The inclusion of similar courses must be reviewed by the evaluation team. Students must submit their program plan for review to ensure that course selection is appropriate for the degree.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (45 Credits)

TESU Featured Courses are listed as a guide. Other courses may satisfy the areas and can be viewed on our website under General Education Courses. For more information see About Our General Education Program. To plan your program please contact an Advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-101	English Composition I	3
ENC-102	English Composition II	3
COM-209	Public Speaking	3
MAT-115	Intermediate Algebra	3
SOS-110	Critical Information Literacy	3

For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

B. Civic and Global Leadership (9 Credits)

SOC-101	Our Changing World An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-230	Ethics in the Digital Age	3
POS-110	American Government	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Civic and Global Leadership.

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (15 Credits)

AOJ-280	Forensic Science	3
HIS-113	American History I	3
FIL-110	American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below

SOC-291	Criminology	3
HIS-114	American History II	3
HUM-103	Introduction to the Humanities III: Music	3

For additional TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Knowledge of Human Cultures.

D. Scientific Knowledge (7 Credits)

CIS-107	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
BIO-2110	Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab	4

II. Clinical Lab Science (62 Credits)

STA-201	Principles of Statistics	3
CHE-121	General Chemistry I with Lab	4
CHE-122	General Chemistry II with Lab	4
BIO-212	Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab	4
-	Higher-Level Mathematics above Intermediate Algebra	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Organic and or Biochemistry	6
-TRSFR REQ.	Microbiology	9
-TRSFR REQ.	Hematology	6
-TRSFR REQ.	Immunohematology-Serology	6
-TRSFR REQ.	Clinical Chemistry	6
-TRSFR REQ.	Clinical Laboratory Electives	9
APS-401	Current Trends and Applications in Applied Science and Technology	3

III. Electives (13 Credits)

For TESU course options, go to Elective Courses.

TRANSFER REQUIREMENT: TESU accepts credits in transfer from accredited institutions as well as non-collegiate providers. View information and resources on where you may find additional learning experiences.

Total Credit Hours: 120