Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
On Campus Degree Plans and Curriculum
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The Clinical Laboratory Sciences (CLS) Program in the School of Health Professions is a 2+2 Program that gives you more opportunity compared to 3+1 programs at other universities. You will receive a better background in research, teaching, and management - all important aspects in professional development paths for you. Educational experiences also include classroom participation, student laboratories and clinical rotations. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for professional growth and the ability to adapt in a changing profession.
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
The CLS BSCLS program can be completed on-campus at the Galveston or Tyler campus, or for MLTs, online.
- BSCLS Curriculum
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Total Credit Hours: 74
| Semester | Course | Title | Credits |
|---|
| Fall I | CLLS 3200 | Basic Methods and Introduction to Lab Operations | 2 |
| Fall I | CLLS 3405 | Intermediate Pathogenic Microbiology | 4 |
| Fall I | CLLS 3414 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| Fall I | CLLS 3201 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 2 |
| Total: 12 |
| Spring I | CLLS 3228 | Professional Education Methods | 2 |
| Spring I | CLLS 3514 | Clinical Chemistry I | 5 |
| Spring I | CLLS 4325 | Advanced Microbiology / Mycology | 3 |
| Spring I | CLLS 3417 | Coagulation and Hematology I | 4 |
| Total: 14 |
| Summer I | CLLS 3310 | Serology / Blood Bank | 3 |
| Summer I | CLLS 4100 | Intro to CLS Research | 1 |
| Summer I | CLLS 3331 | UA, Body Fluids & Parasitology | 3 |
| Summer I | CLLS 4301 | Clinical Preceptorship I | 3 |
| Summer I | CLLS 4310 | Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
| Total: 13 |
| Fall II | CLLS 4302 | Clinical Preceptorship II | 3 |
| Fall II | CLLS 3320 | Intermediate Case Studies | 3 |
| Fall II | CLLS 4417 | Coagulation and Hematology II | 4 |
| Fall II | CLLS 4415 | Immunology & Immunohematology | 4 |
| Total: 14 |
| Spring II | CLLS 3307 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Spring II | CLLS 4303 | Clinical Preceptorship III | 3 |
| Spring II | CLLS 4313 | Clinical Laboratory Science Management Skills | 3 |
| Spring II | CLLS 4329 | Methodology Development & Assessment
| 3 |
| Total: 12 |
| Summer II | CLLS 4304 | Clinical Preceptorship IV | 3 |
| Summer II | CLLS 4309 | Clinical Laboratory Science Seminar | 3 |
| Summer II | CLLS 4311 | Case Studies in Clinical Laboratory Sciences | 3 |
| Total: 9 |
BS in CLS Accelerated LEAP Track
The BSCLS LEAP Accelerated program is for MLTs who are NOT working full-time and can devote more hours to their studies.
- LEAP Curriculum
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Total Credit Hours: 53
| Semester | Course | Title | Credits |
|---|
| Fall I | CLLS 3201 | Fundamentals of Immunology | 2 |
| Fall I | CLLS 3301 | Introductory Case Studies | 3 |
| Fall I | CLLS 3414 | Biochemistry | 4 |
| Total: 9 |
| Spring I | CLLS 3228 | Introduction to Teaching and Professional | 2 |
| Spring I | CLLS 4325 | Advanced Microbiology / Mycology | 3 |
| Spring I | CLLS 4313 | Clinical Laboratory Science Management Skills | 3 |
| Total: 8 |
| Summer I | CLLS 4305 | Honors Clinical Preceptorship I | 3 |
| Summer I | CLLS 4310 | Clinical Chemistry II | 3 |
| Summer I | CLLS 4100 | Intro to CLS Research | 1 |
| Total: 7 |
| Fall II | CLLS 4415 | Immunology & Immunohematology | 4 |
| Fall II | CLLS 4417 | Coagulation and Hematology II | 4 |
| Total: 8 |
| Spring II | CLLS 3307 | Molecular Biology | 3 |
| Spring II | CLLS 4329 | Method Development & Assessment | 3 |
| Total: 6 |
| Summer II | CLLS 4306 | Honors Clinical Preceptorship II | 3 |
| Summer II | CLLS 4311 | Case Studies in Clinical Laboratory Sciences | 3 |
| Total: 6 |
| Fall III | CLLS 4307 | Honors Clinical Preceptorship III | 3 |
| Fall III | CLLS 4308 | Honors Clinical Preceptorship IV | 3 |
| Total: 6 |
| Spring III | CLLS 4309 | Clinical Laboratory Sciences Seminar | 3 |
| Total: 3 |