A.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science

Area of Study Overview

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The Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program with an area of study in Clinical Laboratory Science is limited to certified medical laboratory technologists possessing a required certification: ASCP or AMT; MLT or MT or NCA; CLS or CLT. Students must present a copy of the original certificate and current renewal card. The degree is a 60-credit program.

NOTE:

How Students Earn Credit in the Area of Study:

• Certification: ASCP or AMT; MLT or MT or NCA; CLS or CLT copy of original certificate and current renewal card.
• 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 options, assuming current or recent employment using a variety of laboratory methods.
• Clinical courses are transferred since they are not available at the University.

Credit Distribution

I. General Education Featured Courses (32 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 (12 Credits)

ENC-1010	Writing for Success	3
ENC-1020	Writing for Success II	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 (6 Credits)

SOC-1010	Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology	3
ETH-2200	Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership	3

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

C. Knowledge of Human Cultures (6 Credits)

CRJ-2800	Forensic Science	3
FIL-1100	Exploring American Cinema	3

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

D. Scientific Knowledge (8 Credits)

CHE-1210	General Chemistry I with Lab	4
CHE-1220	General Chemistry II with Lab	4

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

II. Clinical Laboratory Science Requirements (21 Credits)

For course options, please contact an academic advisor.

-TRSFR REQ.	Microbiology	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Hematology	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Immunohematology	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Clinical Chemistry	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Clinical Practicum	3
-TRSFR REQ.	Clinical Laboratory Electives	3

Associate Capstone

APS-2950

Associate Capstone

3

III. Electives (7 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: 60