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AmericanSociety forClinicalLaboratoryScienceEDUCATION SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLYMEDICAL LABORATORY EDUCATIONDI RECTORY OF ONLI NEM LT to M LS program sRevised January 2021
Table of ContentsOnline MLT to MLS Programs2IntroductionArmstrong Atlantic State University3Arkansas State University-Jonesboro4Auburn University - Montgomery5Augusta University6Austin Peay State University7Howard University8Illinois State University10Northern Illinois University11Northern Michigan University12Northeastern State University13Old Dominion University14South Dakota State University16Thomas University17University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences18University of Cincinnati19University of Kentucky20University of Massachusetts Dartmouth21University of Nebraska Medical Center22University of New Mexico23University of North Dakota24University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC)25University of Texas Medical Branch26Virginia Commonwealth University27Weber State University28Winston-Salem State University29Youngstown State University301
IntroductionCurrently the Medical Laboratory Education Online Directory lists online programsthat fall under one of four categories: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)MLT to MLS articulation programsGraduate programs in Clinical Laboratory ScienceIt is possible that this is not a “comprehensive” listing of online programs, thereforeplease contact the Education Scientific Assembly (ESA) chair to have your programadded. This Online Directory will be amended as new information becomesavailable. Contact information for the ESA chair can be found at the followingASCLS web address ssemblies.To efficiently utilize this directory simply double click or “Ctrl click” on the programlisted in the table of contents.2
Armstrong Atlantic State UniversityType of degree program:Medical Laboratory ScienceInstitution:UniversityOnline delivery options:BS Degree Fast TrackMLT to MLS Career Ladder Program“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: All CLSclasses offered online. Students do not have to come to campus for any classes.Clinical laboratory rotations will be held at clinical affiliatesTotal Length of program: 4 semesters (16 Mos.) after program prerequisiteshave been met.Contact person:Dr. Keith BelcherProgram CoordinatorPhone: 912-344-2975Email: keith.belcher@armstrong.eduMailing Address:Armstrong Atlantic State UniversityMedical Laboratory Science Dept.11935 Abercorn StreetSavannah, GA 31419Program Web address: s-degree-completion-onlineEnrollment Process: Complete enrollment requirements, and information on corerequirements are found o-mls-degree-completiononlineApply on-line at ls-degreecompletion-onlineRetraining or refresher course options: Yes. Can be used asrefresher/retraining. Many have used classes to take registry exams and/or forpromotions.3
Arkansas State University-JonesboroType of degree program:MLT MT “Bridge” ProgramInstitution: UniversityOnline delivery options: Almost all CLS courses for the “Bridge” Program areonline; Additional non-CLS courses needed as pre-requisites or general educationrequirements may not be online, but can be taken at an accredited institution closerto the student’s home.“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Campus visitsto do WBC differentials in CLS 3221- Hematology II LabTotal Length of program: Average number of semesters to complete the“Bridge” Program is 4 (approximately 2 years). Dependent upon how many creditsa student can take per semester, number of hours per week the student is working,how many pre-requisite and general education courses are already completed, etc.Contact person:Dr. Stacy Walz, PhD, MS, MT(ASCP)Department Chair, Clinical Laboratory SciencesAssistant Dean, College of Nursing & Health Professionsswalz@astate.edu(870) 680-8596 phone(870) 972-2004 faxMailing Address:P.O. Box 910State University, AR 72467Program Web ent Process: Applications accepted by April 15 each year for considerationfor the next academic year; application can be downloaded from the website.Retraining or refresher course options: None4
Auburn University - MontgomeryType of degree program:MLT to MLSInstitution:UniversityOnline delivery options:ALL MLT / MLS classes offered online.“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: No “oncampus” time required.Total Length of program: A two-year and a three-year option available oncestudents have met program admission requirements.Contact person:Kyle Taylor, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CMDepartment Head, Medical & Clinical LaboratorySciencesPhone: 334-244-3606Fax: 334-244-3146Email: jtaylor@aum.eduMailing Address:Auburn University MontgomeryClinical Laboratory SciencesAttn: Kyle TaylorP.O. Box 244023Montgomery, AL 36124Program Web ence/Enrollment Process:1.Students must satisfy pre-professional requirements that include:a. core requirements necessary to earn a degree from AUMb. required science courses in biology, chemistry, and math2.Students must have a clinical facility that will agree to provide the necessaryclinical experience required by the program.Retraining or refresher course options: This option may be available. Thoseinterested should contact the director.5
Augusta UniversityType of degree program:MLT to MLSInstitution:UniversityOnline delivery options:ALL MLT / MLS classes offered online“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: All CLS classesoffered online. Students do not have to come to Augusta campus for any classes.Selected laboratories will be at satellite campuses or Clinical Affiliates, andinternships will be at the Clinical Affiliates. Please call for further clarification.Total Length of program: 4 semestersContact person:Jane BaneProgram CoordinatorPhone: 706-721-4176Email: CLSProgram@augusta.eduMailing Address:College of Allied HealthMedical Laboratory, Imaging, and Radiologic SciencesHealth Sciences Campus, EC-3423987 St. Sebastian WayAugusta, GA 30912Program Web index.phpEnrollment Process: Complete core requirements, information on corerequirements are found at:http://catalog.gru.edu//preview program.php?catoid 17&poid 1187&returnto 2233Application also on-line lt-or-clt.phpRetraining or refresher course options: None6
Austin Peay State UniversityType of degree program:Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory ScienceInstitution: UniversityOnline delivery options: 100% online MLT to MLS bridge program“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: NoneTotal Length of program: 11 monthsContact person:Jane Semler, MS, MT(ASCP)Professor and Coordinator MLT-MLS ProgramAustin Peay State UniversityCollege of Science, Technology, Engineering, and MathematicsDepartment of Allied Health SciencesP: 931-221-7796F: 931-221-6452semlerj@apsu.eduMailing Address: 601 College StreetCampus Box 4668Clarksville, TN 37040Program Web address: lment Process: Applications are accepted through AHCAS October 1 February 1. The program begins in the fall semester. Navigate to this websiteduring the application window to apply: training or refresher course options: The MLT to MLS program must becompleted in its entirety. It is appropriate for retraining of qualified laboratorypersonnel.7
Howard UniversityType of degree program:MLT to MLSInstitution:Howard UniversityOnline delivery options:All CLS classes offered online“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Applicants arerequired to attend a two-day orientation session at the beginning of each semesterthat they are enrolled in the program.Students who have completed all didactic courses and have a minimum GPA of 2.5can submit documentation of training and work experiences for evaluation. Basedon the faculty’s assessment of the student’s clinical experiences, a rotation may berequired in some or all areas. Students will be required to identify potential CLIA/JCAHO approved clinical sites willing to sign an affiliation agreement with HowardUniversity to provide the required clinical experience. If an acceptable site is notavailable, the student must complete the rotation at a Howard University clinicalaffiliate in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area.Total Length of program: Full-time students can expect to complete theprogram in two years. Students may also enroll parttime.Contact person:Marguerite E. Neita, PhD, MT(ASCP)Chair & Program DirectorPhone: 202-806-5632Fax: 202-462-9569Email: mneita@howard.eduMailing Address:Howard UniversityCollege of Nursing and Allied Health SciencesDivision of Allied Health SciencesDepartment of Clinical Laboratory Science516 Bryant St, NWWashington, DC 20059Program Web artments/clinical-laboratory-science8
Enrollment Process:Candidates must complete a Howard University application (available athttp://www2.howard.edu). Application deadlines are posted on the HowardUniversity website.Retraining or refresher course options: The Department of Clinical LaboratoryScience at Howard University also offers Categorical Certificate Programs in alldisciplines of clinical laboratory science.9
Illinois State UniversityType of degree program:MLT to MLSInstitution:UniversityOnline delivery options:All MLS course are delivered on-line. Other coursesneeded as prerequisites or general education requirements may not be online, butcan be transferred from an accredited institution of the student’s choice.“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: No face to facetime is required for the online courses. Students must attend professional practicehours at hospital affiliated with the program.Total Length of program: Fulltime students can complete the program in 1 year.Part-time students typically complete in in 2 years provided all prerequisites andgeneral education courses have been completed.Contact person:Meridee Van Draska, MS, MLS(ASCP)CMAssociate Professor/MLS Program DirectorEmail: mrust@ilstu.eduPhone: 309-438-8269Fax: 309-438-2450Mailing Address:Illinois State UniversityMedical Laboratory Science Program5220 Health SciencesNormal, Il 61790-5220Program Web ab-science/Enrollment Process:Apply online at: https://illinoisstate.edu/admissions/Retraining or refresher course options: None, students must hold an MLTcertification and that certification must be current10
Northern Illinois UniversityType of degree program:MLT to MLSInstitution:UniversityOnline delivery options:All MLS courses are offered online for students whoare certified MLT’s and have at least 1 year of work experience.Note that students can choose to attend face-to-face courses on campus if theywant the classroom experience“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: Coursesoffered as online do not require visits to campus. However, students may berequired to take a lab course(s) on campus depending on student’s workexperience.Total Length of program: 3 semesters if attend full-time and has AS, whichincludes one semester of a clinical practicum. More than 3 semesters if attend parttime or has AAS. More semesters are required in this case to complete generaleducation and prerequisite courses, but still requires one semester of a clinicalpracticum. Once didactic coursework is completed, the one semester of a clinicalpracticum is required at one of our Chicagoland NIU clinical affiliates.Contact person:Ellen Olsen, MSEd, MLS(ASCP)CMMailing Address:Medical Laboratory SciencesDuSable 159Northern Illinois UniversityDeKalb, IL 60115Program Web address:http://www.chhs.niu.edu/mls/Enrollment Process:Applications available on-line.Submit by due dates Feb 1 or May 1MLS Program CoordinatorPhone: 815-753-6300Fax:815-753-1653Email: eolsen1@nui.eduRetraining or refresher course options: No11
Northern Michigan UniversityType of degree program:MLT to MLSInstitution:Public UniversityOnline delivery options:ALL MLS didactic classes offered on-line; The 2-yearclinical experience requirement must be met by the end of program completion. Clinicalexperience is to be completed at student’s site of employment.Leadership minor option: Obtain workplace leadership minor to satisfy generaleducation requirements. These online classes are designed to prepare you forsupervisory roles in clinical settings.“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: NoneTotal Length of program: This major incorporates didactic and clinical educationthroughout an online curriculum that will take two yearsfor most students who already have an associate degree.Contact person:Teresa BischofProgram AdvisorPhone: 906-227-2640Email: tbischof@nmu.eduMailing Address:Northern Michigan UniversitySchool of Clinical Sciences1401 Presque Isle Ave.Marquette, MI 49855Program Web e-bachelorsEnrollment Process:The online bachelor program requires a few additional steps to be completed ces/program-admission-requirements/Apply online through NMU’s Global campus.https://www.nmu.edu/application/?ref global/Retraining or refresher course options: None12
Northeastern State UniversityType of degree program:Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory ScienceInstitution:Northeastern State UniversityOnline delivery options:All courses are offered in an online delivery format“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: NoneTotal Length of program: Six semestersContact person:Sallie Ruskoski, PhD, MT(ASCP)Program Director, Medical Laboratory SciencesNortheastern State University - Broken Arrow Campus3100 E. New OrleansBroken Arrow, OK 74014Office: 918-449-6471Fax: 918-449-6473email: ruskosks@nsuok.eduMailing Address:Sallie Ruskoski, PhD, MT(ASCP)Program Director, Medical Laboratory SciencesNortheastern State University - Broken Arrow Campus3100 E. New OrleansBroken Arrow, OK 74014Office: 918-449-6471Fax: 918-449-6473email: ruskosks@nsuok.eduProgram Web Science.aspxEnrollment Process: Applications are available from January 1 and due May 1 forpotential admission to the fall class. All transcripts must be reviewed prior toreceiving an application. Please email Program Director to request an Applicationand for additional information.Retraining or refresher course options: None13
Old Dominion UniversityType of degree program:MLT to MT/MLSInstitution:Old Dominion UniversityOnline delivery options:Blackboard“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: No time oncampus is required. Competency assessment at an affiliated clinical site may berequested. Please call for clarification.Total Length of program: Assuming all prerequisites are completed, the programmay be finished in 5 semesters. See Recommended Degree Plan 2 1&tab1580 3Contact person:Ellie Luethy, MHS, MT(ASCP)Education CoordinatorPhone: 757-683-3016Fax: 757-683-5028Email: eluethy@odu.eduMailing Address:Program in Medical TechnologySchool of Medical Diagnostic & Translational SciencesCollege of Health SciencesOld Dominion University4608 Hampton Blvd., Room 2126Norfolk, VA 23508Program Web address: Enrollment Process:Student completes the online request for information found on the first page ofwebsite listed above. Advisors from the Distance Learning Division evaluatestudent transcripts and advise interested applicants of remaining ODU generaleducation and MT/MLS program prerequisites. Student will apply to ODUAdmissions as a pre-medical technology major if ODU is the university of choice tocomplete any required courses. When student is in the last semester of completingacademic requirements, the student completes the online application for theMT/MLS program. The applicant submits 3 reference forms. Transcripts,references, and application are reviewed by faculty in the MT/MLS program. Thelast step before acceptance into the MLT to MT Degree Completion Program is aphone interview with the MT/MLS Program Director and Education Coordinator14
Retraining or refresher course options: Call for information15
South Dakota State UniversityType of degree program:MLT to MLSInstitution:South Dakota State UniversityOnline delivery options:Didactic fully online in modular format. Clinicalrotations required and will be determined on an individual basis. Student must beemployed in a clinical laboratory and contract clinical rotations in a signedagreement of support with employer. General education requirements for theUniversity are also available online.“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: NoneTotal Length of program: Two years if continuous, and all general educationuniversity requirements are completed prior to admission.Contact person:Patricia M. Tille, Ph.D., MLS(ASCP)CMMLS Program DirectorPhone: 605-688-6197Fax: 605-688-6364Email: mailto:Pat.Tille@sdstate.eduMailing Address:Medical Laboratory Science ProgramSouth Dakota State University College of Pharmacyand Allied Health ProfessionsBox 2202C, SAV 133Brookings, SD 57007Program Web llment Process: Deadline for applications is February 15th for priorityacceptance. Students may be accepted at any time following application date ifopenings are still available. Students must be pre-admitted to South Dakota StateUniversity prior to application to the MLT to MLS Upward Mobility DistanceEducation Program.Retraining or refresher course options: None16
Thomas UniversityType of degree program:MLT to MLSInstitution:Private UniversityOnline delivery options:ALL MLS didactic classes offered on-line Internshipsare performed at approved clinical affiliates.“On-campus” (face to face) time required for online courses: NoTotal Length of program: Student progression is customized, and length ofprogram varies depending upon the number of courses taken each semester.Contact person:Leslie Cooper, MS, MLS (ASCP)CMProgram Director/ MLS Associate ProfessorPhone: 229-227-6969Email: lcooper@thomasu.eduMailing Address:Thomas UniversityMLS Program1501 Millpond RoadThomasville, GA 31792Program Web grees/medical-laboratory-science/Enrollment Process: Apply online: email admissions@thomasu.eduor -process/online/Submit all official transcripts. Complete applicant packet.Retraining or refresher course options: Yes. Contact the program director forinformation.17
University of Arkansas for Medical SciencesType of degree program:MLT to MLSInstitution:UniversityOnline delivery options:100% onlineTotal Length of program: 1.5 years (Full Time) and 2.5 Part Time)Contact person:Nathan H. Johnson, Ph.D., MASCP, MT(ASCP), DLM,SC, SLS, FACHEChair, Department of Laboratory SciencesPhone: 501-686-8443Email: Njohnson2@uams.eduMailing Address:Department of Laboratory SciencesMedical Laboratory Sciences ProgramUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences4301 W. Markham Street, #597Little Rock, AR 72205-7199Program Web address: www.mltmls.comEnrollment Process: Complete necessary pre-professional prerequisites listed onwebsite. Submit application form found on we
2 . Introduction . Currently the Medical Laboratory Education Online Directory lists online programs that fall under one of four categories: Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) MLT to MLS articulation programs Graduate programs in Clinical Laboratory Science It is possible that this is no
