Clinical Laboratory Science: Cytotechnology Option, B.S.

Clinical Laboratory Science Academic Core

Cytotechnology Option

Apply to the appropriate professional program.

Acceptance is based on academic credentials, interviews, and available clinical sites. You are eligible to apply for an appropriate clinical practicum after you are formally accepted into the professional program.

Cytotechnology clinical practicum

Take 26 credits in an affiliated clinical laboratory. Please note that meeting or exceeding the requirements for eligibility to apply for the clinical practicum does not guarantee placement.

• CLS 400 - Cytologic Techniques I 3 cr.
• CLS 401 - Cytologic Techniques II 3 cr.
• CLS 468 - Gynecologic Cytology 6 cr.
• CLS 469 - Pulmonary Cytology 3 cr.
• CLS 470 - GI Tract Cytology 3 cr.
• CLS 471 - Urinary Tract Cytology 2 cr.
• CLS 479 - Body Fluid Cytology 2 cr.
• CLS 480 - Aspiration Cytology 2 cr.
• CLS 489 - Methodologies in Cytology Education 1 cr.
• CLS 490 - Management in Cytology 1 cr.

Communication in the Major

Choose six credits from:

• CLS 399 - Special Work 1-3 cr.
• CLS 499 - Advanced Clinical Studies 3 cr.
• HS 295 - Medical Terminology 3 cr.
• HS 360 - Research Design and Methods for the Health Sciences 3 cr.
• HS 385 - Leadership Development in Health Professions 3 cr.

Capstone Experience

• CLS 399 - Special Work 1-3 cr.

• or

• CLS 499 - Advanced Clinical Studies 3 cr.