Home Academic Programs Academic Program: BS Medical Laboratory Science
Catalog 2024 - 2025
Discontinued (2024-01-01)
Department:
Allied Health
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (42 Total Credits) Course(s): ALHT225 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Science (2) BIOL151 - General Biology (IN-7) (4) BIOL152 - General Biology (4) BIOL311 - Genetics (4) BIOL329 - General Microbiology (3) BIOL340 - Immunology (3) CHEM151 - General Chemistry (IN-7) (4) CHEM152 - General Chemistry (4) CHEM311 - Organic Chemistry (4) CHEM312 - Organic Chemistry (4) MATH215 - Statistics (IN-4) (3) Select 3 credit(s): BIOL315 - Human Parasitology (W (3) BIOL424 - Issues of Natural Science and Religion (W) (3) Note: Grades of C- or better are required in the major and cognate courses GENERAL EDUCATION (32 Total Credits) AREA R-1 Select 1 course(s): RELB125 - Life and Teachings of Jesus (R-1) (3) RELT177 - Christian Spirituality (R-1) (3) AREA R-2 Select 1 course(s): RELT138 - Adventist Heritage (R-2) (3) RELT225 - Last-Day Events (R-2) (3) RELT255 - Christian Beliefs (R-2) (3) AREA R-3 OR R-4 UD Select 3 credits from RELB (Biblical Studies), RELT (Religion and Theology) 300-499 or from the following courses: RELP340 - World Missions (R-4) (3) RELP405 - Evangelistic Preaching (R-4) (1) RELP467 - Health Evangelism (R-4) (SERV-2) (2 - 3) AREA IN-1 Course(s): NOND101 - Southern Connections (IN-1) (1) AREA IN-2 Course(s): ENGL101 - Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing I (IN-2) (3) ENGL102 - Critical Thinking in Academic Reading and Writing II (IN-2) (3) AREA IN-3 Course(s): COMM135 - Communication and Public Speaking (IN-3) (3) AREA IN-5 Course(s): CPTE100 - Computer Concepts (IN-5) (1) AREA IN-6 Select HIST (History) Electives (3 credits) AREA IN-8 Select 1 course(s): PSYC128 - Developmental Psychology (IN-8) (3) SOCI125 - Introduction to Sociology (IN-8) (3) AREA IN-10 Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: IN-10 Aesthetic Analysis AREA P-1A Course(s): PEAC125 - Fitness for Collegiate Life (P-1a) (1) AREA P-1B Select ADAC (Adventure Activity), RECR (Recreation), PEAC (General Ed Activity Classes) Electives (2 credits) RECOMMENDED (0 Total Credits) CHEM 315 - Quantitative Analysis 4 hours CHEM 321 - Instrumental Analysis 4 hours CHEM 361 - Biochemistry I 4 hours MGNT 334 - Principles of Management 3 hours PHYS 211 - General Physics I (IN-7) 3 hours PHYS 212 - General Physics II 3 hours PHYS 213 - General Physics Laboratory I (IN-7) 1 hour PHYS 214 - General Physics Laboratory II 1 hour BIOL 412 - Cell and Molecular Biology 4 hours BIOL 458 - Ecotoxicology 3 hours ELECTIVES TO = 94 (20 Total Credits) HOSPITAL CLINICAL (SENIOR) YEAR (47 Total Credits) One calendar year spent at Andrews University’s clinical program. Classes will include: Hematology and Hemostasis, Body Fluids, Clinical Immunology, Virology and Molecular Diagnostics, Clinical Microbiology, Clinical Immunohematology, Clinical Chemistry, Laboratory Operations, Research, and a 16-week clinical practicum. Minimum 47 credits Grand Total Credits: 141
Sample Degree Plan
YEAR 1 FALL Course(s): Select 3 credit(s): It is not advisable for a student scoring below an ACT Composite of 25 to take General Biology and General Chemistry concurrently WINTER Course(s): Select 3 credits from IN-8) Human Development YEAR 2 FALL Course(s): Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity Select 3 credit(s): WINTER Course(s): Select 1 credits from P 1-b) Physical Activity Select 3 credits from IN-6) Historical Perspectives MATH120 can be waived if taken in high school with a minimum grade of B. The student must take an elective class to replace the math class. YEAR 3 FALL Course(s): BIOL340 - Immunology (3) Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: U.D. Religion (R-3 or R-4) Select 10 credits from the following types of courses: U.D. Recommended: PHYS211-214; CHEM315, 321, 361; MGNT334, BIOL412.
Electives (Recommended BIOL 315 (Winter every other year) or BIOL 424 (Fall/Winter), (W) WINTER Course(s): MATH215 - Statistics (IN-4) (3) Select 3 credits from IN-10) Aesthetic Analysis Select 3 credits from the following types of courses: U.D. Electives (W) U.D. Recommended: PHYS211-214; CHEM315, 321, 361; MGNT334, BIOL412. Select 7 credits from the following types of courses: U.D. Biology Electives (W) U.D. Recommended: PHYS211-214; CHEM315, 321, 361; MGNT334, BIOL412. Note: Twenty hours of upper division credit, including two writing (W) course, are required. one (W) course must be in a cognate area and one in a non-cognate area. YEAR 4 The clinical program through Andrews University covers one calendar year: 47 hours. Grand Total Credits: 141