Medical Laboratory Science Completion (2+2) B.S. - Major Code 7620

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Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS’s) are laboratory personnel that have completed a Bachelor of Science degree in MLS and have passed a certification examination for Medical Laboratory Scientists administered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologist Board of Registry (ASCP-BOR). Eligibility for the completion (2+2) degree requires the student to be an employed Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) with an Associate in Science or Associate in Applied Science degree.

Upper Division Courses

Clinical Courses

MEDT 4117 - Clinical Microbiology
MEDT 4246 - Clinical Immunology
MEDT 4336 - Advanced Clinical Hematology
MEDT 4351 - Topics in Medical Technology
MEDT 4425 - Advanced Clinical Chemistry
MEDT 4496 - Special Topics in Clinical Hematology
MEDT 4513 - Molecular Diagnosis
MEDT 4613 - Communications in Medical Laboratory Sciences
MEDT 4911 - Seminar in Medical Laboratory Sciences
Enrollment is restricted to students accepted into the Medical Laboratory Scientist Degree Completion program.

Admission Standards

1. Completion of Associate of Applied Science degree from accredited Community or Two Year College;

2. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Clinical Laboratory Technician by an approved national certification agency (ASCP or NCA);

3. Be employed in an accredited clinical laboratory.

4. Be formally admitted to Northeastern State University by submitting an application and official transcripts to the University Registrar.

Retention Standards

1. A student must maintain a 2.5 grade point average or above in all didactic coursework;

2. A student must complete clinical laboratory competencies as listed in employer competency checklist provided by Medical Laboratory Science program director.

3. A student must pass an annual review by the employer and program director of Medical Laboratory Science program to determine if they are making adequate progress as outlined in the laboratory checklist and by final didactic grades.

Program Dismissal Standards

Students that fail to either earn the grade point average (2.5) or meet laboratory competency criteria will be placed on academic probation for one semester. If the deficiency/deficiencies is/are not corrected by the end of the probationary semester, the student will be suspended from the program. The student may apply for re-admission into the program after one year.

Graduation Standards

1. Successful completion of coursework with a 2.5 or better;

2. Completion of laboratory competencies required to meet NACCLS requirements for the award of a baccalaureate degree in Medical Laboratory Science.