Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions 481 Some requirements may be met by ACT, CLEP, and/or AP scores as designated by the University (contact the A dm iss io ns Offi cefo r m ore info rm a tio n). Major Course Requirements for AAS Degree MLS Courses Required (33-34 credit hours) MLS 1001 - Online Orientation for AAS Degree Credits: (l) Online students only MLS 1113 - Introduction to Medical Laboratory Practices Credits: (4) MLS 1114 - Principles of Hematology and Hemostasis Credits: (4) MLS 2210 - Principles of Immunohematology Credits: (5) MLS 2211 - Principles of Clinical Chemistry I Credits: (5) MLS 2212 - Principles of Clinical Microbiology I Credits: (4) MLS 2213 - Principles of Clinical Chemistry II Credits: (5) MLS 2214 - Principles of Clinical Microbiology II Credits: (4) MLS 2256 - Supervised Clinical Experience I Credits: (l) MLS 2257 - Supervised Clinical Experience II Credits: (l) Support Courses Required (24-31 credit hours) CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry Credits: (5) and CHEM 1120 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry Credits: (5) or CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (5) and CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: (5) HTHS 1110 LS - Biomedical Core Credits: (4) * and HTHS 1111 - Biomedical Core (continued) Credits: (4)* MATH 1010 - Intermediate Algebra Credits: (4) or MLS 2003 - Applied Laboratory Mathematics and Laboratory Statistics Credits: (3) MICR 1113 LS - Introductory Microbiology Credits: (3) or MICR 2054 LS - Principles of Microbiology Credits: (4) Note: * Equivalencies to Biomedical Core (HTHS 1110 and HTHS 1111): • ZOOL 2200 - Human Physiology (4) and • ZOOL 2100- Human Anatomy (4) or • PHYS 1010 PS-Elementary Physics (3) Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Vet, and Pre- Professional, Medical Laboratory Sciences Pre- Med/ Pre- Dental/Pre-Vet/ Pre- Professional Since the MLS Programs offer a curriculum with a direct application to applied medical science, it offers an attractive alternative approach to traditional pre-professional degree tracks. The AAS and BS Programs have a designated Track II curriculum pattern with specific course integration with required pre-professional courses. See Ryan Rowe, the MLS pre-professional faculty advisor, for more specific information. Call the MLS secretary at 801-626-6118 to schedule an advising appointment. Medical Laboratory Sciences (BS) • Prog ram Pre requ is ite: Co mpletio n of MLS AAS Degree requirements. Students transferring from another college or university must have a MLS/MLT AAS Degree and/or CLT/MLT certification. • Minor: A minor is not required, but minors are available in chemistry and microbiology with successful completion of additional courses as specified by the department offering the minor. • Grade Requirements: A grade of "B-" or better in all MLS courses, and a grade of "C-" or better in all support courses. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. • Credit Hour Requirements: A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for graduation. Advisement All medical laboratory science students are required to meet with a faculty advisor prior to application. Thereafter, advisement each semester is recommended. To schedule an advising appointment, call the MLS secretary at 801-626- 6118. (Also refer to the Department Advisor Referral List.) Admission Requirements On-campus students: 1. Must have completed WSU MLS AAS Program. Transfer students must have a MLS/MLT AAS Degree and/or CLT/MLT certification. 2. Meet with a MLS faculty advisor. 3. Submit application and a non-refundable $25 fee to DCHP Admissions Advisement office (Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 108) by April 1. Applications are available in the MLS office (Marriott Allied Health Building, Room 208). For more information, call the MLS secretary at 801- 626-6118. 4. Complete a federal background check and drug screen by the end of fall semester after being accepted into the program. If students have completed a background check and drug screen when accepted into the WSU MLS AAS Program, this does not need to be repeated. Weber State University 2013-2014 Catalog