This academic map should be used by CSN students who have been accepted into the CSN Medical Laboratory Scientist Program.
The academic map is set up to show students the ideal path to completing the degree in eleven (11) semesters. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree and graduate.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) is an important member of the health care team in hospitals, clinics, medical research and teaching centers, and is an indispensable participant with physicians in providing critical diagnostic information. The MLS functions as a dependable, ambitious, and highly motivated professional capable of handling high stress situations with ease and confidence.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist performs and interprets diagnostic laboratory procedures using state-of-the-art instrumentation to aid in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease; monitors the standards of accuracy and precision in the performance of tests; performs routine maintenance; analyzes and corrects instrument problems; researches, evaluates, and implements new procedures; and may be responsible for fiscal/personnel management of the laboratory.
The Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Medical Laboratory Scientist combines academic and laboratory courses on campus with practical experience at clinical affiliate sites.
Student Note: Prior to Semester #1. Apply to the Medical Laboratory Scientist program and receive approval from the program director to enter the program. A minimum grade point average of 2.0 is required to graduate.
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