The Clinical Lab Sciences (CLS) program includes three years of general education and science coursework at Felician College and one year of advanced coursework at UMDNJ (University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey), culminating in a jointly awarded B.S. degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.

Upon successful completion of their Felician coursework, students will be able to demonstrate competence in scientific reasoning and quantitative analysis, critical thinking, and written communication, as well as proficiency in application of fundamental principles and laboratory methods in biology and chemistry. Graduates of the program will also demonstrate an understanding of the ethical challenges and responsibilities of applying scientific knowledge, the relationship of Franciscan values to professional practice, and the potential contributions of science-related professions to human welfare and sustainability.

Students should declare their intention to pursue the Clinical Laboratory Science program as soon as possible within their first year at Felician to ensure proper scheduling of the correct sequence of courses.

Students must complete specified degree requirements at Felician College before they can enter UMDNJ-SHRP for their professional coursework. Program graduates will receive a B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science, with eligibility for national certification and state licensure, where applicable. Students may attend Felician College on a full-or part-time basis for their pre-professional coursework but the professional coursework usually requires full-time study.

Students pursuing a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science may select one of the following areas for their professional program:

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Medical Laboratory Scientists perform a wide variety of laboratory procedures that aid in the diagnosis, treatment, prevention and monitoring of disease. The major areas within this discipline include blood banking, clinical chemistry, hematology, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, and urinalysis. Many employment opportunities are available in hospital clinical laboratories as well as private and government laboratories, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO’s), pharmaceutical companies, research organizations, and universities. The curriculum consists of classroom instruction and student laboratory experiences integrated with clinical practice at affiliated clinical laboratories. Additional experiences are provided in laboratory management, education, research, instrumentation, and computers. The Medical Laboratory Sciences Program is fully accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) (http://www.naacls.org/).

Cytotechnology

In the clinical laboratory, the Cytotechnologist prepares cell samples from various body sites to screen for abnormalities that are warning signs of cancer, thus affording early detection and treatment. Viral, fungal and parasitic infections are also readily detected by cytological techniques. The Cytotechnologist, an important fact-finder in disease-related research, is employed in the clinical laboratories of hospitals, private industry, and research and teaching institutions. This program offers study and practical experience in basic cytotechnology in which the biological sciences are the foundation for clinical laboratory techniques used to identify normal and abnormal cells. Classroom instruction is combined with practical experience at affiliated hospitals and private laboratories. The Cytotechnology Program is fully accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) (www.caahep.org) in conjunction with the American Society of Cytopathology and sponsoring organizations.

Clinical Laboratory Science Degree Requirements

Candidates for the Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science are required to:
1. satisfy all entrance requirements;
2. complete all pre-professional curriculum requirements prior to enrollment at UMDNJ;
3. maintain an overall 2.750 GPA with a grade of “C” or better in all required science and math courses; and
4. earn a minimum of 550 on TOEFL Exam for applicants with foreign credentials who are transferring into Clinical Laboratory Science programs.

Note: The minimal satisfaction of entrance requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the professional portion of the program. The final decision for acceptance rests with the professional school.

Course Requirements (98 Credits)

 Core Curriculum (12 credits)

* FYE is for full-time, first-time freshmen

Recommended semester-by-semester course sequence (4-year plan)

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Faculty

Dr. Alfredo Castro
Associate Professor of Chemistry
201-559-6136
castroa@felician.edu

Dr. Gaby Fahmy
Assistant Professor of Biology
201-559-1125
fahmyg@felician.edu

Dr. Barry Goldberg
Assistant Professor of Biology
201-559-6183
goldbergb@felician.edu

Dr. Robert Rogers
Associate Professor of Biology
201-559-6255
rogersr@felician.edu

Dr. Wei Shi
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
201-559-6289
shiw@felician.edu

Dr. Edward Siden
Associate Professor of Biology
201-559-6113
sidene@felician.edu

Dr. Marjorie Squires
Associate Professor of Chemistry
201-559-6139
squiresm@felician.edu

Dr. Patrick Weir
Associate Professor of Biology and Chair
Department of Natural Sciences
201-559-6059
weirp@felician.edu

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