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Medical Laboratory Science
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The Medical Laboratory Science baccalaureate program prepares students for meaningful and rewarding careers in the field of clinical laboratory sciences.
The Medical Laboratory Science Program requires three years of coursework and two semester of full-time clinical training. The clinical training may be completed in various hospitals. The CSI Medical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by the National Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) and is registered with New York State Department of Education (NYSED) as a licensure program.
The skills acquired encompass a broad range of disciplines, which include hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology/serology, and blood bank. Employment opportunities are available in laboratories of public and private hospitals; in industrial, pharmaceutical, and in physicians' offices.
Upon completion of the program, the student is awarded the BS degree in Medical Laboratory Science. Graduates are then eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification exam as Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) (http://www.ascp.org/Board-of-Certification). Graduates are also eligible for licensure by New York State (please visit http://www.op.nysed.gov. for details).
Clinical Training
Clinical training placement is competitive and acceptance is influenced strongly by academic performance. The College is affiliated with a number of hospitals and students ready for clinical training are placed for clinical training.
Hospital Affiliations:
Brooklyn
NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
New York Community Hospital
Interfaith Medical Center
Empire City Laboratories
Bronx
Montefiore Medical Center
Queens
Elmhurst City Hospital
Northwell Health Laboratories (Bayside)
Manhattan
Northwell Health-Lenox Hill Hospital
Harlem Hospital
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
New Jersey
Hackensack University Medical Center
Long Island
Northwell Health-Long Island Jewish Hospital (New Hyde Park)
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
773.714.8880
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
312.738.1336
Board of Registry
Department #77-3335
Chicago, IL 60678-3335
Students join ASCP for free.
New York State Education Department Office of the Professions (NYSED OP)
P.O. Box 22063
Albany, NY 12201
www.op.nysed.gov
Requirements
In Residence at the College of Staten Island
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Students who enter the College with fewer than six credits are required to complete the non-credit College Life Unit Experience Program (CLUE) or complete a one-credit orientation course (SPD 101: Issues in College Life, or SKO 100: SEEK Freshman Orientation.) Students are expected to complete this requirement during their first semester or prior to the completion of 12 equated credits.
To satisfy this requirement students must:
Choose one of the following:
Successfully complete a one-credit freshman orientation course: SPD 101: Issues in College Life or SKO 100: SEEK Freshman Orientation (open only to SEEK students)
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Complete the five components of the non-credit College Life Unit Experiences (CLUE) program, which include: attendance at a general orientation session on such topics as the purposes of higher education, an overview of College policies and services, and an appreciation of diversity. Students should attend the orientation session prior to the beginning of classes.
ANDAttend four CLUE-certified events: two Personal Growth Experiences and two Co-curricular Experiences. Personal Growth topics include study skills, career development, self-development, substance abuse, and pluralism. Co-curricular Experiences include events offered in conjunction with the scholarly, cultural, and civic programs presented regularly at the College.
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STEM courses identified as having both the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy either/or Common Core area. No single course may be used to fulfill both areas.
PHL 130 is suggested to satisfy this requirement.
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STEM courses identified as having both the Life and Physical Sciences (LP) and Scientific World (SW) requirement designation may satisfy either/or Common Core area. No single course may be used to fulfill both areas.
Any 300-level or above course in foreign literature or equivalent courses in other languages will satisfy this requirement. Some courses require reading knowledge of the language; others allow students without knowledge of the language to read the works in English translation.
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This program has a CUNY STEM Waiver to specific particular courses students must complete in the areas of the General Education Requirements (Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning, Life and Physical Sciences, Scientific World and College Option). If students take different courses in these areas, they will be certified as having completed the requirements, but it may not be possible for them to finish their degree program within the regular number of credits.
Application and Admission
Interested applicants must applying to the Medical Laboratory Science program. The application is available on the website or from the Medical Laboratory Science Program office. In addition to the application, applicants will need to include copies of ALL academic transcripts, a resume detailing volunteer, paid, and unpaid experience, two letters of reference, and a well-written and structured personal statement addressing questions specified in the application form.
The application deadline is February 15th for entry to the Fall semester of the same year.
Applications are reviewed by at least two members of the MLS Admissions Committee and applicants will be notified of decisions in April.
At the time of application, students must have completed the foundational courses, a minimum of 16 credits in residence, and must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA for entry into the program. Students are required to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 in the major to remain in good standing with the MLS program.
Transfer Credit/Advanced Standing
Matriculated students with a degree or coursework related to the field of Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) requesting the award of transfer credit/advanced standing must submit transcripts and course outlines to the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Program Director for review. Please note that completion of a previous degree or course in the field of MLS does not guarantee that credit will be awarded toward the degree. In addition, a Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) degree or course(s) completed more than 5 years from the date of evaluation will not be considered.
Five Year Rule
If BIO 150, BIO 160, BIO 170, BIO 171, BIO 272, or BIO 314 was completed more than 5 years from the date of application, either in residence or at a previous institution, the course will need to be repeated in order to be considered for admission to the Medical Laboratory Science program.
Minimum Grade Requirement
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) courses. A minimum grade of C is required for a biology course to be used to satisfy a prerequisite for a biology course required for the major requirements for the BS in Medical Laboratory Science.
Minimum GPA
Students are required to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and a 3.0 in the major to remain in good standing with the MLS program.
Minimum Major GPA Required for Graduation
To qualify for graduation, students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA overall and a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) in the major. Graduation is not contingent upon passing an external examination such as ASCP-BOC or the NYS CLS licensure examination.
Repeat Policy and Dismissal
If a student fails a Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) course or receives a grade of D, that student will receive a written warning and placed on probation in the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program. Students will be allowed to repeat a course(s) only once, with permission from the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) Director, but not for credit. Failure (or grade of D) of an MLS course repeated will result in dismissal from Medical Laboratory Science Program. Students will not be permitted to re-apply to program.
For admission, continuation, and graduation, students must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
24 credits required for the Major also satisfy general education requirements.
This program has a waiver to specify particular courses students must take in the areas of the General Education Requirements (Mathematical and Quantitative Reasoning, Life and Physical Sciences, Scientific World and College Option). If students take different courses in these areas, they will be certified as having completed the requirements, but it may not be possible for them to finish their degree program within the regular number of credits.
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To graduate with honors a student must have a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average in courses in the major and a 3.5 cumulative grade point average. In addition, a student must complete an Independent Study honors thesis in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS 594) under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Science faculty member.
Chemistry Advisory
One-year of high school chemistry is required prior to entry into course and course. If you have not completed one-year of high school chemistry you will be required to complete course and course prior to registering for course and course.
Mathematics Exemption
Students exempt from MTH 123 need to complete a higher-level MTH course (except MTH 214, MTH/SLS 217, or MTH/SLS 218) to satisfy the general education mathematics requirement.
Residency
To receive a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Laboratory Science, a minimum of 16 credits in residence must be completed at the College of Staten Island in coursework designated as foundational major requirements, including CHM 250.
Independent Study
Independent Study may not be used to satisfy MLS program requirements.
ASCP-BOC or NYS MLS Licensure Examination
Graduation is not contingent upon passing an external examination such as ASCP-BOC or the NYS MLS licensure examination.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirement
The Bachelor of Science degree requires 60 credits in liberal arts and sciences. All courses designated MLS (except MLS 325/BIO 325) are non-liberal arts and sciences.
Curriculum Changes
Current Medical Technology majors may opt into the current Medical Laboratory Science curriculum by filing a change-of-catalog-year form with the Registrar’s Office. Some courses have a different number of credits and classroom or laboratory hours than in the past. In all cases, Students who opt into the most recent curriculum must take at least 128 credits to earn a bachelor's degree. In addition, they must take all courses listed, even if the combined total credits are above 128 for the Medical Laboratory Science BS.