| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| This is a degree completion program offered in fully online and hybrid online and on-campus formats. 1 | ||
| Students must complete 120 credits consisting of 45 to 60 transfer credits to satisfy University General Education and program-specific prerequisite requirements and a minimum of 60 credits taken at GW. | ||
| University General Education Requirement | ||
| 3 credits in critical thinking in the humanities | ||
| 6 credits in critical thinking, quantative reasoning, or scientific reasoning in the social sciences | ||
| 3 credits in quantitative reasoning (college algebra, statistics, or higher) | ||
| 3 credits in English composition | ||
| A course with an approved oral communication component. This requirement is satisfied by completing CERT 3005 in the required major curriculum. 5 | ||
| 3 credits in quantitative reasoning (must be in mathematics or statistics). | ||
| 3 credits in scientific reasoning (must be in natural and/or physical laboratory sciences). Satisfied with the prerequisite requirement for 8 credits in general chemistry with lab or 4 credits in microbiology with lab. | ||
| Writing in the disciplines (WID) coursework satisfied by MLS 2007W and MLS 3001W program requirements. | ||
| Program prerequisites | ||
| 8 credits in general biology I and II 2,3 | ||
| 8 credits in chemistry I and II 2,3 | ||
| 4 credits in microbiology with lab 2,3 | ||
| 3 credits in organic chemistry or biochemistry 2,6 | ||
| 22 credits transferred in as elective courses. 4,6 | ||
| Core courses for the major that must be taken at GW | ||
| Required for both the fully online and hybrid program options: | ||
| MLS 2007W | Microbes and Society | |
| MLS 3001W | Professional Ethics for Medical Laboratory Scientists | |
| MLS 4116 | Clinical Bacteriology I | |
| MLS 4117 | Clinical Bacteriology II | |
| MLS 4119 | Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology | |
| MLS 4130 | Hematology I | |
| MLS 4131 | Hematology II | |
| MLS 4141 | Immunology and Serology | |
| MLS 4145 | Clinical Biochemistry I | |
| MLS 4146 | Clinical Biochemistry II | |
| MLS 4150 | Immunohematology | |
| MLS 4151 | Molecular Diagnostics | |
| MLS 4158 | Laboratory Management and Operations | |
| MLS 4159 | Capstone Seminar | |
| Required for the fully online option only: | ||
| MLS 3000 | Clinical Laboratory Mathematics | |
| MLS 4136 | Clinical Experience I | |
| MLS 4137 | Clinical Experience II | |
| MLS 4138 | Clinical Experience III | |
| MLS 4139 | Clinical Experience IV | |
| And 11 credits in elective courses. | ||
| Required for the hybrid program option only: | ||
| MLS 4160 | Blood Bank Practicum | |
| MLS 4161 | Clinical Biochemistry Practicum | |
| MLS 4162 | Hematology Practicum | |
| MLS 4164 | Clinical Microbiology Practicum | |
| MLS 4165 | Urinalysis Practicum | |
| MLS 4166 | Coagulation Practicum | |
| MLS 4216 | Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory | |
| MLS 4219 | Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology Laboratory | |
| MLS 4230 | Hematology Laboratory | |
| MLS 4246 | Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory | |
| MLS 4250 | Immunohematology Laboratory | |
| MLS 4251 | Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular biology concentration requirements | ||
| Required | ||
| MLS 4170 | Introduction to Molecular Biology | |
| MLS 4172 | Molecular Diagnostics Capstone | |
| MLS 4217 | Molecular Techniques | |
| MLS 4242 | Applications of Molecular Testing | |
| MLS 4266 | Molecular Diagnostics Practicum | |
| MLS 4251 | Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory | |
| Electives | ||
| 4 to 9 credits in electives courses. | ||