Clinical Laboratory Science, BSCLS

Program Description:

Clinical laboratory professionals are an essential member of the health care team providing physicians and practitioners with accurate lab results vital to appropriate patient diagnosis and treatment. Our program has a history of producing well-rounded medical laboratorians who are prepared to enter the workforce upon graduation. Students who are successful in this program and profession are academically strong, especially in rigorous science courses, are detail-oriented, ethical, organized, and have good manual dexterity and fine motor skills.

Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Lab Science, new name 2018-19 Academic Year)

The Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science program includes three years of prescribed study at Wright State University and a one-year clinical laboratory science program which is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency of Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL. 60018. Upon successfully completing the program, students receive the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science degree. They also become eligible to take the Board of Certification exam given by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). While passing the ASCP BOC exam is not required to pass the MLS program, it is a nationally recognized credential most employers in the field desire for their employees.

In the fall semester of their preclinical year, students apply, through the department, for admission into the clinical laboratory program. Criteria used to determine admission include the academic record, letters of recommendation, and results of a personal interview. The number of positions in each class for the clinical year program is limited.

Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Degree

Students must achieve a grade of C or better in each course used to fulfill the departmental requirements and clinical program requirements of this degree.

Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Year Program

The College of Science and Mathematics offers a comprehensive Clinical Laboratory Science Clinical Year Program that provides participating students with the academic preparation and clinical skills needed to be a qualified medical laboratorian. The curriculum begins in May and includes didactic lecture/laboratory courses on campus, followed by two semesters of supervised clinical rotations at an affiliated clinical facility. Our clinical affiliates include: Atrium Medical Center, Children’s Medical Center (Dayton and Cincinnati), CompuNet Clinical Laboratory, Grandview Health Network, Good Samaritan Hospital and Health Center, Reid Hospital, Miami Valley Hospital, McCullough-Hyde Memorial Hospital, Kettering Medical Center, Springfield Regional Hospital, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Wright-Patterson AFB, and the Community Blood Center. Upon successfully completing the twelve month program, students are eligible to receive the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science degree, and certificate of completion of the accredited Clinical Laboratory Science program.

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Program Requirements:

Note: For graduation credit, all CoSM courses require a grade of C or better.

I. Wright State Core: 43 Hours

Element 1 - Communication: 6 Hours

Element 2 - Mathematics: 4 Hours

Required

STT 2640 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 4

Element 3 - Global Traditions: 6 Hours

Element 4 - Arts and Humanities: 3 Hours

Element 5 - Social Sciences: 6 Hours

Element 6 - Natural Sciences: 8 Hours

Required

BIO 1120 - Cells and Genes Credit Hour(s): 4
BIO 1150 - Organisms and Ecosystems Credit Hour(s): 4

Additional Core Courses: 10 Hours

Required

CHM 1210 - General Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1210L - General Chemistry Lab I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 1220 - General Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 1220L - General Chemistry Lab II Credit Hour(s): 2

II. Departmental Core Requirements: 9.5 Hours

BIO 2110 - Principles of Molecular and Classical Genetics Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 2120 - Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 3140 - Molecular Biology Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3.5

III. Departmental Requirements and Electives: 53.5 Hours

BIO 3100 - Clinical Microbiology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 3110 - Clinical Microbiology Lab Credit Hour(s): 2
ANT 3120 - Human Structure and Function II Credit Hour(s): 4
CL 4200 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science Credit Hour(s): 2
CL 4220 - Laboratory Management Credit Hour(s): 1.5
CL 4310 - Urinalysis of Body and Fluid Analysis Credit Hour(s): 2
CL 4410 - Hematology Credit Hour(s): 3
CL 4420 - Advanced Hematology Credit Hour(s): 1.5
CL 4430 - Introduction to Hematology Practicum Credit Hour(s): 1
CL 4440 - Advanced Hematology Practicum Credit Hour(s): 2
CL 4510 - Hemostasis Credit Hour(s): 1.5
CL 4610 - Basic Clinical Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 2.5
CL 4620 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry Credit Hour(s): 2
CL 4630 - Introduction to Clinical Chemistry Practicum Credit Hour(s): 1
CL 4640 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry Practicum Credit Hour(s): 2
CL 4710 - Diagnostic Microbiology Credit Hour(s): 3
CL 4720 - Advanced Microbiology Credit Hour(s): 2
CL 4730 - Introduction to Clinical Microbiology Practicum Credit Hour(s): 1
CL 4740 - Advanced Clinical Microbiology Practicum Credit Hour(s): 2
CL 4810 - Immunology/Serology Credit Hour(s): 2
CL 4910 - Immunohematology Credit Hour(s): 2
CL 4920 - Advanced Immunohematology Credit Hour(s): 1.5
CL 4930 - Introduction to Clinical Immunohematology/Transfusion Medicine Practicum Credit Hour(s): 1
CL 4940 - Advanced Clinical Immunohematology/Transfusion Medicine Practicum Credit Hour(s): 2

Upper Level Electives: 5.5 Hours

Choose from the following:

BIO 4080 - Writing in the Biological Sciences Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 4430 - Vertebrate Histology Credit Hour(s): 5
BIO 4460 - Advanced Cell Biology Credit Hour(s): 3
BIO 4760 - Human Parasitology and Mycology Credit Hour(s): 3
M&I 4260 - Immunology Credit Hour(s): 3
M&I 4310 - Virology Credit Hour(s): 3
M&I 4750 - Pathogenic Mechanisms Credit Hour(s): 4
CHM 3120 - Quantitative Analysis Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 3120L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 3

IV. Related Course Requirements: 14 Hours

CHM 2110 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2110L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credit Hour(s): 2
CHM 2120 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hour(s): 3
CHM 2120L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credit Hour(s): 2
MTH 1280 - College Algebra Credit Hour(s): 4

Total: 120 Hours

Graduation Planning Strategy

The Graduation Planning Strategy (GPS) has been created to illustrate one option to complete degree requirements within a particular time frame. Students are encouraged to meet with their academic advisor to adjust this plan based on credit already earned, individual needs or curricular changes that may not be reflected in this year’s catalog.