School of Health Professions 2021 - 2022 Catalog

Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science

Admission to the Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Program

This is a 12-month online, second degree tract in clinical laboratory science for students who have completed a four-year science degree from an accredited university. Didactic material is delivered online and laboratory sessions are conducted via one, six-day session in the Fall and Spring semesters. Additionally, a clinical laboratory preceptorship is required during the final semester.

Students who complete requirements for the degree are eligible to sit for the national certification examination through the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (BOC).


GPA Requirement

  • Candidates must have an overall 2.5 GPA based on a 4.0 scale and a 2.5 science GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • No more than 9 hours of prerequisite courses may be in progress at the time application. 

Prerequisite Course Requirements for CLS Second Degree

Courses must be completed with a “C” or above to be considered for prerequisite credit.

Required Course
Semester Hours  

Biological Sciences w/ laboratory
Biology I & II or A&P I & II, and other approved science elective

12

Basic Chemistry w/ laboratory
General Chemistry I & II

8

Organic Chemistry w/ laboratory

4

Microbiology w/ laboratory

4

Statistics                                                            

3

 *Recommended courses: Immunology, Biology I & II, Anatomy, Physiology, Genetics, Cell Biology, & upper division Microbiology.


Texas Common Core Requirements (42 minimum hours)

Information on the Texas Common Core curriculum can be found at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/admissions/texas-common-core.aspx

Graduates Not from Texas Public Universities

A second bachelor’s degree sought by a student who did not graduate from a public Texas university must include the required Texas Core Curriculum. Information on the Texas Common Core curriculum can be found at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/health-professions/admissions/texas-common-core.aspx

Second Degree Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Curriculum

Fall Semester Courses
Credit Hours   

HPCS 4147      Clinical Immunology

1

HPCS 4341      Foundations of Hemastasis

3

HPCS 4343      Foundations of Clinical Chemistry

3

HPCS 4345      Foundations of Clinical Microbiology

3

HPCS 4450      Clinical Laboratory Practice I                       4


Total Hours = 13

Spring Semester Courses
Credit Hours
HPCS 4144      Analysis of Body Fluids1
HPCS 4145      Principles of Molecular Diagnostics1
HPCS 4146      Advanced Microbiology1
HPCS 4242      Advanced Hematology2
HPCS 4348      Foundations of Immunohematology3
HPCS 4451      Clinical Laboratory Practice II                     4

Total Hours = 13

Summer Semester Courses
Credit Hours    
HPCS 4149      Principles of Laboratory Management1
HPCS 4153      Seminar1
HPCS 4752      Preceptorship                                     7

Total Hours = 9

  • HPCS 1002 Foundations for Interprofessional Collaborative Practice (0:0:0,O)

    An introduction to broad concepts related to interprofessional core competencies for healthcare providers.

  • HPCS 4144 Analysis of Body Fluids (1:1:0,O)

    A concise review of analysis of the physical, chemical, and microscopic parameters of urine and other body fluids. Some emphasis is placed on understanding kidney function and pathology.

  • HPCS 4145 Principles of Molecular Diagnostics (1:1:0,O)

    An introduction to the basic principles of genetics and the practice of genetic testing techniques with an emphasis on human genetic disease.

  • HPCS 4146 Advanced Microbiology (1:1:0,O)

    Prerequisite: HPCS 4345. A study of pathogenic mycobacteria, viral agents, fungi, and medically significant protozoan and helminthic parasites. Study includes overview of transmission and associated diseases and emphasis on laboratory isolation and identification of these pathogens.

  • HPCS 4147 Clinical Immunology (1:1:0,O)

    Fundamentals of immunology and the human immune system. An introduction to the theory, practical application, and technical performance of immunologic and serologic procedures used in diagnostic laboratory medicine.

  • HPCS 4149 Principles of Laboratory Management (1:1:0,O)

    An introduction to management with emphasis upon management issues and concerns specific to the clinical laboratory.

  • HPCS 4153 Seminar (1:1:0,O)

    A comprehensive review of topics in clinical laboratory science.

  • HPCS 4242 Advanced Hematology (2:2:0,O)

    Prerequisite: HPCS 4341. A concise review of hematological disorders. The diagnostic implications and laboratory diagnosis of anemias, polycythemias, leukemias, and lymphomas is included.

  • HPCS 4341 Foundations of Hemostasis (3:3:0,O)

    A concise review of the process of coagulation, platelet hemostasis, and the structure and related function of red and white blood cells.

  • HPCS 4343 Foundations of Clinical Chemistry (3:3:0,O)

    An introduction to the principles and practice of clinical chemistry. Correlation of chemistry test results to health and disease states is included.

  • HPCS 4345 Foundations of Clinical Microbiology (3:3:0,O)

    A study of medically important bacteria and associated diseases. Emphasis is placed on laboratory diagnosis, including cultivation, isolation, identification, and susceptibility testing of bacterial pathogens.

  • HPCS 4348 Foundations of Immunohematology (3:3:0,O)

    Prerequisite: HPCS 4147. The theory, practical application, and technical performance of blood bank procedures required for transfusion of blood, blood components, and the handling and storage of blood components. Correlation of test results to normal and abnormal physiology.

  • HPCS 4450 Clinical Lab Practice I (4:0:48,F)

    A laboratory experience that exposes students to basic procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of Hemostasis, Clinical Chemistry, and Clinical Microbiology testing.

  • HPCS 4451 Clinical Lab Practice II (4:0:48,F)

    Prerequisite: HPCS 4450. A laboratory experience that exposes students to procedures and skills needed to satisfactorily perform testing in a clinical lab setting. Topics include pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical components of: Advanced Hematology, Analysis of Body Fluids, Molecular Diagnostics, Advanced Microbiology, Clinical Immunology, and Immunohematology testing.

  • HPCS 4752 Clinical Preceptorship (7:0:40,F)

    Prerequisites: HPCS 4341, 4242, 4144, 4147, 4348, 4345, 4146, 4450, 4451, 4343, 4145. An advanced supervised clinical practicum in an affiliated clinical laboratory.