Alternative department requirements for students who have CLT/MLT certification. Relevant courses in addition to those listed below may be required.
AHLS 300, Urinalysis and Body Fluids (3)
AHLS 301, Immunology/Immunohematology (4-5)
AHLS 302, Hematology and Hemostasis (3-4)
AHLS 336, Clinical Diagnostic Microbiology (3-4)
AHLS 344, Clinical Diagnostic Biochemistry (5-6)
AHP 318, Medical Terminology (3)
AHP 440, Introduction to Teaching in the Allied Health Professions (1)
AHP 446, Supervision in Health Care Facilities (1)
AHLS 448, Introduction to Research in Clinical Laboratory Sciences (2)
AHLS 470, Topics in Applied Clinical Laboratory Sciences (15)
Additional hours may be required to complete graduation requirements.
CLS Accelerated Degree Program - Designed for MLTs/CLTs with
professional work experience. For further details, click on
lmweber@niu.edu.
Requirements outside Department (34-36)
BIOS 208, Fundamentals of Biology I (4)
BIOS 209, Fundamentals of Biology II (4)
BIOS 213, Introductory Bacteriology (3) OR BIOS 313, Microbiology (4)
BIOS 357, Human Anatomy and Physiology (5)
*CHEM 210, General Chemistry (4)
*CHEM 211, General Chemistry (4)
CHEM 230, Introductory Organic Chemistry (3)
CHEM 231, Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
CHEM 370, Introductory Biochemistry (3)
*MATH, successful completion of a NIU core competency requirement (3-4)
*Available for general education credit.
Notes:
- Students with CLT/MLT certification (or equivalent) may receive credit upon successful completion of a proficiency exam.
- Students must meet with program advisors to develop the clinical semester.