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Clinical Laboratory Sciences Programs Uniqueness of the program at ASU The Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences includes a professional component.

The Professional Study Program consists of lectures and student laboratory experiences at the university followed by practical experience (clinical practice) at affiliated clinical laboratories in a hospital or private laboratory setting. This invaluable combination of theory and practice makes ASU graduates highly employable.

The program emphasizes laboratory principles and procedures, clinical significance and application, principles and practice of quality assurance, principles of laboratory management and supervision, safety, instructional methods, and computer applications.

The first 2 1/2 years of study include science prerequisites and liberal arts courses at the University. This is followed by 1 1/2 years (16 months) of specific clinical laboratory sciences course work in the Professional Study Program. See Curriculum below. Completion of the B.S. degree is contingent upon acceptance to this 16 month Professional Study Program. Students with a baccalaureate degree need to complete the appropriate science and math prerequisites prior to entering the Professional Study Program.

The Clinical Laboratory Sciences Professional Study Program at A.S.U. is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Completion of the Program and a baccalaureate degree will qualify the graduate to take national certification exams. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the certifying examinations administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, certification as MT(ASCP), and the National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel, certification as CLS(NCA).

ASU does not guarantee all students to be accepted into the Professional Study Program due to space limitations and restrictions of program accreditation. The total number of students accepted shall not exceed the established student enrollment as set by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

Credential Conferred: The Bachelor of Science degree and/or a certificate of completion are awarded by Arizona State University.

Curriculum

The curriculum check sheet for the four year B.S. degree in Clinical Laboratory Sciences is available by clicking here.

• College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
• Microbiology
• Clinical Laboratory Sciences

The check sheet lists all of the required courses. Each course is described in t he ASU General Catalog. High school prerequisites to the freshman classes include two years of algebra. High school chemistry is strongly recommended. Should the student lack these prerequisites, introductory courses in math and chemistry are offered at the University.

Admissions
The CLS Professional Study Program requires a separate admissions process which includes the following:

Entrance Requirements for the Professional Study Program

• Students must have completed prerequisite college courses in the content areas of chemistry (general, organic, and biochemistry), general biology, physiology, microbiology, and college algebra (or equivalent) prior to entrance into the Professional Study Program. Refer to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Curriculum Check Sheet.
• A minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 is required. In addition a GPA of 2.5 in the required science/math courses is necessary (A=4.0).
• Students must be admitted to ASU.
• Students must meet all ASU B.S. degree requirements upon completion of the Professional Study Program or already possess a Baccalaureate degree. Refer to the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Curriculum Check sheet.

Application Procedure Classes for the Professional Study Program begin in January each year. Applications are due September 1 of the prior year. Application includes:

1. Completion of application form. Submission of transcript(s) of credits from all academic institutions. For current ASU students, unofficial copies of ASU transcripts and copies of transferred credits may be obtained from the Records Window in the Student Services Building.
2. Submission of two references. Reference forms are provided with the application. Request two college sciences laboratory instructors to complete the instructor reference forms. Laboratory instructions may include teaching assistants or professors. Buckley Amendment Information must be completed before submitting forms to evaluators.
3. Completion of a personal interview with the Admissions Committee.

Interview Scheduling

In order to meet all of the qualified applicants, an informational meeting will be held in September/October. At this time, students are introduced to the program and the faculty, and are scheduled for an interview. Interviews will be held during the month of October.

Selection Procedure

After all interviews have taken place, the Admissions Committee selects students based on the criteria developed by the committee. The following are academic and non-academic predictors of success utilized by the Admissions Committee:

1. Professional goals
2. Academic achievements
3. Knowledge of profession
4. Problem solving skills
5. Manual dexterity
6. Communication skills

These criteria are evaluated for each applicant using information from the interview, grade transcripts, and references. Applicants are evaluated on an individual basis and are notified in writing of the Program's decision by November 1.

The total number of students accepted shall not exceed the established student enrollment as set by The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631, (773)714-8880. Students accepted into the Program are guaranteed clinical rotation experience.