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 3000/4000-level courses. The BS degree with an area of study in Clinical Laboratory Science is a 120-credit program.

Degree Requirements:

CIS-1070 or above

HPS-2000

MAT-1150

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 3000 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 academic advisor.

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	3
COM-2090	Public Speaking	3
MAT-1150	Intermediate Algebra	3
SOS-1100	Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today	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-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3
POS-1100	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)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
HIS-1130	American History I	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

Select two featured courses from the list below:

SOC-2910	Criminology	3
HIS-1140	American History II	3
HUM-1030	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 (6 Credits)

CIS-1070	Computer Concepts and Applications	3
-	Anatomy and Physiology I	3

II. Clinical Lab Science (62 Credits)

HPS-2000	Statistics for the Health Professions	3
CHE-1210	General Chemistry I with Lab	4
CHE-1220	General Chemistry II with Lab	4
-	Anatomy and Physiology I	3
-	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-4010	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