Clinical Laboratory Science, B.S.: Medical Laboratory Science Option
Program Liaison, Dr. Roxie A. James
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Students who successfully complete this program are eligible for national certification in clinical laboratory science. This is a joint program with Rutgers Newark (formerly UMDNJ). The medical laboratory scientist (MLS) is a professional member of the health care team who participates in diagnosis of disease through the use of sophisticated instruments and techniques and trains other laboratory workers. MLS are needed to fill positions in hospitals, clinics and research laboratories. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 is required for application to the clinical professional phase.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 required at time of application for acceptance as declared major
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 required to apply to Rutgers School of MLS or senior year clinical preceptorship
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.85 required for graduation
For information regarding College/program mission and student learning outcomes please see http://www.kean.edu/KU/CNAHS-Mission-and-SLOs
General Education 32
Foundations Requirements 13
GE 1000, GE 3000: University Requirement for Graduation for all undergraduate students that must be satisfied in one of two ways: Complete GE 1000 (all freshmen and transfers entering with 0-29 credits) OR GE 3000 (transfers entering with 30 credits or more).
ENG 1030: A grade of C or better is required.
MATH 1054: With qualifying placement test scores, this course may be substituted with a free elective. MATH 1000 prerequisite for MATH 1054.
Disciplinary/Interdisciplinary Distribution Requirements 19
Humanities 6
ENG 2403: GE Distribution Course required of all students.
Select One GE Approved course from one area below:
| Fine Arts or Art History | 3 |
| Philosophy or Religion | 3 |
| Foreign Languages (Must take I and II for credit) | 3 |
| Music or Theatre | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Social Sciences 6
| HIST 1062 | WORLDS OF HISTORY: TRADITIONS AND ENCOUNTERS | 3 |
HIST 1062: GE Distribution course required of all students.
Select One GE Approved course from one area below:
| Psychology | 3 |
| Economics or ES 1010 World Geography | 3 |
| Political Science | 3 |
| Sociology or Anthropology | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary | 3 |
Science and Mathematics 7
CHEM 1983: Minimum grade of C required to progress to next CHEM course
Additional Required Courses 12
Additional Required Courses 12
CHEM 1084, CHEM 2581, CHEM 2583: Minimum grade of C required to progress to next CHEM course
Academic Major 80
Major Required Courses 32
BIO 1300: If enrolled before 9/14, substitute BIO 2200.
BIO 1400: If enrolled before 9/14, substitute BIO 2400.
BIO 3315, BIO 4316 and BCHM 4115: Lecture course must be taken concurrently or prior to corresponding lab.
BCHM 4115: Writing Emphasis (WE) course.
Major Capstone Course 3
BIO 4970: A grade of C or better is required.
Rutgers Medical Lab Sciences Courses 45
Total Credit Hours: 124