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Admission to the Second Degree BSCLS Program
This is a 12 month online, second degree tract in clinical laboratory science for students who have completed a four-year science degree from an accredited university. Didactic material is delivered online and laboratory sessions are conducted via one, six-day session in the Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, a clinical laboratory preceptorship is required during the final semester. Candidates must have an overall 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale and a 2.5 science GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students who complete requirements for the degree are eligible to sit for the national certification examination through the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (BOC).
Prerequisite Course Requirements for Second Degree
BSCLS
Courses must be completed with a “C” or above to be considered for prerequisite credit.
12 credit hours of Biological Sciences with laboratory 8 credit hours of Basic Chemistry with laboratory 4 credit hours of Organic Chemistry with laboratory 4 credit hours of Microbiology with laboratory 3 credit hours of Statistics
*recommended courses: Immunology, Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, and upper division Microbiology
Graduates Not from Texas Public Universities
A second bachelor’s degree sought by a student who did not graduate from a public Texas university must include the required Core Curriculum:
Communication
* English 1301 Composition I 3 hours
* English 1302 Composition II 3 hours
Mathematics
Courses with prefix MATH 3 hours
Natural Sciences
Courses with prefixes BIOL, CHEM, GEOL, PHYS,
or other natural sciences 6 hours
Visual and Performing Arts
Any art, music, drama, or theatre arts course 3 hours Humanities
Any literature, philosophy, modern or classical
language/literature, or cultural studies course 3 hours Social and Behavioral Sciences
*HIST 1301 United States History I 3 hours
*HIST 1302 United States History II 3 hours
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(Students may substitute 3 credit hours of Texas History for 3 credits of United States History)
*GOVT 2301 American Government I 3 hours
*GOVT 2302 American Government II 3 hours
Any psychology, sociology, or anthropology course 6 hours Core Curriculum Electives
Must be a natural science or biological science 3 hours
*Course numbers listed are based on the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS). Check with your academic institution to verify the course number that corresponds with the TCCNS number.
Admission to the CLS Certificate Program
This is a 12 month online, certificate tract in clinical laboratory science for students who have completed a four-year science degree from an accredited university. Didactic material is delivered online and laboratory sessions are conducted via one, six-day session the Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, a clinical laboratory preceptorship is required during the final semester. Candidates must have an overall 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale and a 2.5 science GPA on a 4.0 scale. Students who complete requirements for the certificate are eligible to sit for the national certification examination through the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (BOC).
Prerequisite Course Requirements for CLS Certificate
Program
Courses must be completed with a “C” or above to be considered for prerequisite credit.
12 credit hours of Biological Sciences with laboratory 8 credit hours of Basic Chemistry with laboratory 4 credit hours of Organic Chemistry with laboratory 4 credit hours of Microbiology with laboratory 3 credit hours of Statistics
*recommended courses: Immunology, Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, and upper division Microbiology
Second Degree & Certificate CLS Curriculum
Fall Semester Course Credit Hours
AHSD/AHLC 4341 Foundations of Hemastasis 3
AHSD/AHLC 4343 Foundations of Clinical Chemistry 3
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AHSD/AHLC 4450 Clinical Laboratory Practice I 4
Total hours = 13
Spring Semester Course Credit Hours
AHSD/AHLC 4242 Advanced Hematology 2
AHSD/AHLC 4144 Analysis of Body Fluids 1
AHSD/AHLC 4145 Principles of Molecular Diagnostics 1
AHSD/AHLC 4146 Advanced Microbiology 1
AHSD/AHLC 4147 Clinical Immunology 1
AHSD/AHLC 4348 Foundations of Immunohematology 3
AHSD/AHLC 4451 Clinical Laboratory Practice II 4
Total hours = 13
Summer Semester Course Credit Hours
AHSD/AHLC 4752 Preceptorship 7
AHSD/AHLC 4149 Principles of Laboratory Management 1
AHSD/AHLC 4153 Seminar 1
Total hours = 9 Total hours = 35
Second Degree & Certificate CLS Course Descriptions
AHSD/AHLC 4144 Analysis of Body Fluids (1:1:0,0) A concise review of analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic parameters of urine and other body fluids. Some emphasis is placed on understanding kidney function and pathology. ISBN: 978-0781782029
AHSD/AHLC 4145 Principles of Molecular Diagnostics (1:1:0,0) An introduction to the basic principles of genetics and the practice of genetic testing techniques with an emphasis on human genetic disease. ISBN:10:0-8036-2677- 0; ISBN: 13:978-0-8036-2677-5
AHSD/AHLC 4146 Advanced Microbiology (1:1:0,0) Prerequisite: AHSD 4345. A study of pathogenic mycobacteria, viral agents, fungi, and medically significant protozoan and helminthic parasites. Study includes overview of transmission and associated diseases and emphasis on laboratory isolation and identification of these pathogens. ISBN: 0-8036-07881; ISBN: 978-0781782029: ISBN: 978-0323047807; ISBN: 0-803600364
AHSD/AHLC 4147 Clinical Immunology (1:1:0,0) Fundamentals of immunology and the human immune system. An introduction to the theory, practical application, and technical performance of immunologic and serologic procedures used in diagnostic laboratory medicine. ISBN: 978-0323085182
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AHSD/AHLC 4149 Principles of Laboratory Management (1:1:0,0) An introduction to management with emphasis upon management issues and concerns specific to the clinical laboratory. ISBN: 978-0130495389
AHSD/AHLC 4153 Seminar (1:1:0,0) A comprehensive review of topics in clinical laboratory science. ISBN: 978-0891895879; ISBN: 978-013516486; ISBN: 978-0781782029
AHSD/AHLC 4242 Advanced Hematology (2:2:0,0) Prerequisite: AHSD 4341. A concise review of hematological disorders. The diagnostic implications and laboratory diagnosis of anemias, polycythemias, leukemias and, lymphomas is included. ISBN: 978-1455708307; ISBN: 978-0781782029
AHSD/AHLC 4341 Foundations of Hemostasis (3:3:0,0) A concise review of the process of coagulation, platelet hemostasis, and the structure and related function of red and white blood cells. ISBN: 978-1455708307; ISBN: 978- 0781782029
AHSD/AHLC 4343 Foundations of Clinical Chemistry (3:3:0,0) An introduction to the principles and practice of clinical chemistry. Correlation of chemistry test results to health and disease states is included. ISBN: 978- 0781782029
AHSD/AHLC 4345 Foundations of Clinical Microbiology (3:3:0,0) A study of medically important bacteria and associated diseases. Emphasis is placed on laboratory diagnosis, including cultivation, isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of bacterial pathogens. ISBN: 978-0803603010; ISBN: 978-0781782029; ISBN: 978-032-3047807
AHSD/AHLC 4348 Foundations of Immunohematology (3:3:0,0) Prerequisite: AHSD 4147. The theory, practical application, and technical performance of blood bank procedures required for transfusion of blood, blood components, and the handling and storage of blood components. Correlation of test results to normal and abnormal physiology. ISBN: 978-0803612488; ISBN: 978-0781782029; ISBN: 13:97-0-803-626829
AHSD/AHLC 4450 Clinical Lab Practice I (4:0:48,F) A laboratory experience that exposes students to basic procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of Hemostasis, Clinical Chemistry, and Clinical Microbiology testing. ISBN: 978-0-8036-1699-8
AHSD/AHLC 4451 Clinical Lab Practice II (4:0:48,F) Prerequisite: AHSD 4450. A laboratory experience that exposes students to procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-
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AHSD/AHLC 4752 Clinical Preceptorship ( 7:0:52,F) Prerequisites: AHSD/ AHLC 4341, AHSD/AHLC 4242, AHSD/AHLC 4144, AHSD/AHLC 4147, AHSD/ AHLC 4348, AHSD/AHLC 4345, AHSD/AHLC 4146, AHSD/AHLC 4450, AHSD/ AHLC 4451, AHSD/AHLC 4343, AHSD/AHLC 4145. An advanced supervised clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory. No textbook is required.
