Medical Laboratory Science

Medical Laboratory Science at FranU

Program Admission Requirements

Applications for admission to the Bachelor of Science degree program are due on or before March 15th each academic year.

Guaranteed Admission

There are two ways in which students can qualify for guaranteed admission into the Medical Laboratory Science Program:

1. A student who enters the University as a freshman is guaranteed admission when:
   • All prerequisite courses towards the degree are taken at FranU with at least a grade point average of 3.0 on all prerequisite coursework.
   • All other minimum program admission requirements are met.
2. A transfer student is guaranteed admission when:
   • More than 30 hours of required coursework in the program (including courses that are in progress at the time of application to the University) are transferred in with at least a grade point average of 3.2 in these courses.
   • A grade point average of at least 3.0 is maintained while completing remaining prerequisite courses at the University.
   • All other minimum admission requirements are met.

**Students transferring in less than 30 hours of coursework may be considered for guaranteed admission. Students falling in this category should call the Admission Office (225-526-1631)**

Upon entry into the clinical portion of the program, ALL students must have successfully completed all program specific admission requirements.

Admission Requirements

1. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0
2. Completion of the following general education requirements and program prerequisites with a grade of "C" or better:

• ASCM1110 Academic Seminar (1 credit hour)
• WRIT 1310 College Writing I (3 credit hours)
• WRIT 1311 College Writing II (3 credit hours)
• THEO 1310 Introduction to Theology (3 credit hours)
• COMM 2310 Professional Interpersonal Communications (3 credit hours)
• MATH 1315 College Algebra (3 credit hours)
• MATH 2000 Level (3 credit hours)
• BIOL 1315 Biology for Majors (3 credit hours)
• BIOL 1315L Biology for Majors Laboratory (1 credit hour)
• BIOL 2310 Human Anatomy and Physiology I ( (3 credit hours)
• BIOL 2310L Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory ( (1 credit hour)
• BIOL 2311 Human Anatomy and Physiology II ( (3 credit hours)
• BIOL 2311L Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory ( (1 credit hour)
• BIOL 2325 Fundamentals of Microbiology (3 credit hours)
• BIOL 2325L Fundamentals of Microbiology Laboratory (1 credit hours)
• CHEM 1315 General Chemistry I (3 credit hours)
• CHEM 1315L General Chemistry I Laboratory (1 credit hour)
• CHEM 1316 General Chemistry II (3 credit hours)
• CHEM 1316L General Chemistry II Laboratory (1 credit hour)
• CHEM 2310 General Organic Chemistry I (3 credit hours)
• Humanities electives (3 credit hours)
• Social/Behavioral Science electives (6 credit hours)
• Ethics/Philosophy elective (3 credit hour)
• MLSC 1110 Introduction to Medical Laboratory Sciences (1 credit hour)
• MLSC 1310L Introduction to Laboratory Methods (1 credit hour)

Program Mission

The mission of the Medical Laboratory Science program of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is to educate and form highly skilled servant leaders who model professional ethics and exhibit critical thinking skills in order to serve patients by producing quality laboratory test results.

Program Goals

The goals of the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) program are to:

1. Admit, retain, and graduate a diverse population of academically qualified students
2. Provide a high quality educational experience which imparts to the students the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure success as a clinical laboratory professional
3. Provide the healthcare community with knowledgeable and skilled entry-level practitioner
4. Promote within the classroom and encourage in the clinical setting the development of: a) Franciscan values as defined by the University mission statement and Ex Corde Ecclesiae, and b) professional ethics and conduct according to the standards of the profession and the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Healthcare Services

Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of basic/advanced laboratory science concepts and theories to the practice of clinical laboratory medicine
2. Evaluate discipline specific case studies, accurately interpreting the results of laboratory testing
3. Competently perform manual and automated laboratory science procedures as an entry level practitioner
4. Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills within the academic and clinical setting
5. Demonstrate Franciscan values and professional ethics/conduct within the academic and clinical setting

Accreditation

Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctorate degrees. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University.

The Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Medical Laboratory Science (NAACLS, 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018 or call 773-714-8880).