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Programs & Application
Descriptions
Program Scope
The SFSU Clinical Laboratory Internship Certificate program (CLS) provides students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary to work in hospitals, clinics, or biomedical research environments. The program prepares students at the post-baccalaureate level to sit for licensure as Clinical Laboratory Scientists. In addition, the program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and meets the educational standards required for licensure as a CLS by the California State Department of Health, Laboratory Field Services (LFS). The program seeks to develop critical thinking skills for clinical and administrative decision making in the complex and ever-changing healthcare environment.
Career Outlook
Clinical laboratory scientists are employed in healthcare settings such as medical laboratories within large medical centers, community hospitals, public health, clinics and private industry. Excellent employment opportunities exist in research and development, medical informational technology, laboratory administration and education.
Application Process
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Pre-Requisites Checklist
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Pre-Requisite Courses at CSU & UC
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Fall Application Process
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Spring Application Process
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Application Forms
Application deadlines:
Fall 2010: December 1st, 2009
Spring 2011: July 1st, 2010
Curriculum
The CLS program consists of (1) a 16-week semester of on-campus didactic and laboratory work and (2) a 40-week off-campus internship at affiliated clinical laboratory sites. Students enroll for 16 units for the on-campus semester. For the 40-week off-campus portion, students enroll in a combination of regular university sessions and special sessions through the College of Extended Learning.
| First Semester | Units | |
| CLS 701 | Clinical Chemistry and Urinalysis | 4 |
| CLS 706 | Contemporary Clinical Science Issues | 1 |
| CLS 731 | Clinical Hematology | 4 |
| CLS 753 | Clinical Microbiology | 4 |
| CLS 790 | Clinical Serology & Immunohematology | 3 |
| Total | 16 | |
| Subsequent 40 Weeks | Units | |
| CLS 702 | Clinical Laboratory Internship I (4 units of CLS 702 taken twice) | 8 |
| CLS 705 | Clinical Laboratory Internship II (3 units of CLS 705 taken twice) | 6 |
| CLS 709 | Clinical Laboratory Internship III | 3 |
| CLS 707 | CLS Bridge to Clinical Practice | 3 |
| Total for entire program | 36 | |
English Proficiency Requirement
Level One: Students complete a two-page, proctored essay at the time of their application interview. If necessary, remediation will be fulfilled by successful completion of SCI 614 or equivalent course.
Level Two: Successful completion of a series of written professional reports as required for a leadership role in professional environments: CLS 706.
Fees
Students will enroll through a combination of regular university courses and College of Extended Learning courses.
Important: Fees are subject to change without advance notice by action of the CSU Board of Trustees and the campus.
| For students entering the program in Fall 2009: | ||
| University | 2 semesters, full-time graduate | $2,838 (Fall 2009) |
| $2,838 (Spring 2010) | ||
| College of Extended Learning | Winter | $1,050 |
| 2 Summer sessions | $1,400 | |
| $1,050 | ||
| 1 semester | $1,050 | |
| Total | ~$10,226 | |
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