Curriculum: 2 Years, 71 Credits
- Credits Required for Admission: 82
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| Undergraduate Phase | ||
| LS 301 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 331 | Immunology | 3 |
| MLS 300 | Intro to Medical Lab Science | 1 |
| MLS 312 | Clinical Microbiology I | 4 |
| MLS 323 | Clinical Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| MLS 341 | Clinical Hematology I | 3 |
| MLS 351 | Immunohematology I | 3 |
| Credits | 20.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| LS 310 | Intro to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| LS 540 | Current Resrch in Biosciences | 3 |
| MLS 313 | Clinical Microbiology II | 3.5 |
| MLS 324 | Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
| MLS 343 | Clinical Hematology II | 3 |
| MLS 352 | Immunohematology | 4 |
| MLS 376 | Urinalysis and Body Fluids | 3 |
| Credits | 21.5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Graduate Phase | ||
| LS 603 | Research Design | 2 |
| LS 640 | Methods in Bioscience Edu | 3 |
| MLS 812 | Med Lab Sci Practicum I | 3 |
| MLS 813 | Med Lab Sci Practicum II | 3 |
| Program-Approved Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Spring | ||
| LS 610 | Reg & Fis Issues in Lab. Mgmt | 3 |
| LS 803 | Contemporary Topics Research 2 | 2 |
| MLS 575 | Medical Laboratory Science Sem | 2 |
| MLS 814 | Med Lab Sci Practicum III | 3 |
| MLS 815 | Med Lab Sci Practicum IV | 3 |
| MLS 816 | Comprehensive Exam | 0 |
| Program-Approved Elective | 3 | |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Total Credits | 72 | |
Curriculum: 1 Year, 57 Credits
- Advanced MS
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| LS 501 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| LS 531 | Immunology (CT program only) 1 | 3 |
| LS 603 | Research Design | 2 |
| MLS 500 | Intro to Medical Lab Science | 1 |
| MLS 512 | Clinical Microbiology I | 4 |
| MLS 523 | Clinical Chemistry I | 3.5 |
| MLS 541 | Clinical Hematology I | 3 |
| MLS 551 | Immunohematology I | 3 |
| Credits | 22.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| LS 610 | Reg & Fis Issues in Lab. Mgmt | 3 |
| LS 613 | Pathology | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 1-2 | |
| Contemporary Topics Research 2 | ||
| Experimental Research II (requires special approval) 2 | ||
| LS 814 | Practicum III | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Practicum IV | ||
| Laboratory Ed and Instruction 3 | ||
| Special Topics in Lab Instruct | ||
| Program-Approved Electives | 2-4 | |
| Credits | 14-18 | |
| Total Credits | 36.5-40.5 | |
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To meet entry-level competency requirements for immunology credits, students entering as certified cytotechnology graduates who have not completed three credits in immunology are required to enroll in LS 531 Immunology. Certified cytotechnology graduates who have completed three credits of immunology may enroll in a program-approved elective.
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To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803 Contemporary Topics Research) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 Experimental Research I and LS 805 Experimental Research II). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 Experimental Research I and LS 805 Experimental Research II are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.
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Program approval and minimum course grade requirements must be met to register for LS 644 Laboratory Ed and Instruction.
Curriculum: 2 Years, 48-51 Credits1
- Advanced MS, Part-Time
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| LS 603 | Research Design | 2 |
| LS 640 | Methods in Bioscience Edu | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Practicum I | ||
| Laboratory Ed and Instruction | ||
Administration, and Instruction |
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| Program-Approved Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 11-12 | |
| Spring | ||
| LS 813 | Practicum II | 3 |
| LS 644 or LS 698 |
Laboratory Ed and Instruction or Special Topics in Lab Instruct |
3-4 |
| Credits | 6-7 | |
| Summer | ||
| LS 610 | Reg & Fis Issues in Lab. Mgmt | 3 |
| LS 814 | Practicum III | 3 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Graduate Phase | ||
| LS 504 | Biochemistry (BT & MLS program only) | 3 |
| LS 531 | Immunology (CT program only) 2 | 3 |
| LS 804 | Experimental Research I (requires special approval) 2 | 1 |
| Program-Approved Electives | 3 | |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Spring | ||
| LS 613 | Pathology | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 1-2 | |
| Contemporary Topics Research 3 | ||
| Experimental Research II (approval) | ||
| LS 815 or LS 698 |
Practicum IV or Special Topics in Lab Instruct |
3-4 |
| Credits | 7-9 | |
| Total Credits | 40-44 | |
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To meet the research requirement, students may take a classroom literature review-based course (LS 803) or, under special circumstances, engage in a two-semester wet bench research project with a selected PI (LS 804 and LS 805). Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or program director to determine which option best meets their educational goals. LS 804 and LS 805 are not a substitute for nor may run concurrently with practica courses.