| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Microbiology concentration requirements | ||
| Required | ||
| MLS 2005 | Plagues, Pandemics, and Epidemics | |
| MLS 4116 | Clinical Bacteriology I | |
| MLS 4117 | Clinical Bacteriology II | |
| MLS 4119 | Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology | |
| MLS 4216 | Clinical Bacteriology Laboratory | |
| MLS 4219 | Parasitology, Mycology, and Virology Laboratory | |
| MLS 4164 | Clinical Microbiology Practicum | |
| Electives | ||
| 7 to 12 credits in elective courses, depending on the number of credits transferred in at admission. | ||
1The fully online program option is for students who have successfully completed a medical laboratory technician (MLT) program within six months of application and/or are currently board certified MLTs. The hybrid option is for students who have completed at least 45 college credits or who have earned an associate’s degree along with the required prerequisite science and General Education courses.
2Medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) can receive transfer credit for biological sciences, general microbiology, general chemistry, and organic chemistry/biochemistry courses.
3Hands-on lab required; an online lab is not acceptable.
4Alternative electives can be selected from any undergraduate Clinical Embryology and Reproductive Technology (CERT), Health Sciences Programs (HSCI), and Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) courses courses, or others approved by the program director. Advanced standing from eligible transfer credit also can be considered.
5This requirement is completed at GW post matriculation.
6This requirement can be completed with transfer credit or at GW.