Medical Laboratory Science: Cytotechnology Option, BS

The major is administered by the area of Medical Laboratory Science  in the School of Health Sciences and Wellness .

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of MLS program, you will be proficient in the following entry level learning outcomes:

1. Achieve scores of 60% or greater on the Pre-Clinical Competency Examination
2. Complete a minimum of 800 hours of supervised clinical practicum with scores of 70% or higher on the final evaluation forms in each discipline, prior to graduation
3. Achieve a grade of a C or better in your Capstone course, MLS 499  Advanced Clinical Studies
4. Achieve scores at 70% or greater on the Comprehensive Examination administered at the end of the Clinical Practicum
5. Achieve scores at levels equal or greater than the national average on the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) National Board of Certification (BOC) Examination
    

Includes the academic program (a minimum of 64 on-campus credits) and the clinical practicum (26 off-campus credits).

Note: Required courses marked ** below have Math prerequisites. Depending on your placement score, additional courses may be required.