AAS in Medical (Clinical) Lab Sciences Degree Plan (2026-27)
Arkansas State University- Jonesboro
Medical Laboratory Science
Associate of Applied Science
Suggested Curriculum 2026-27
| Year 1 FALL | Year 1 SPRING | ||
| ENGL 10103 | Composition I | ENGL 10203 | Composition II |
| CHEM 14101 | General Chemistry I Lab | BIOL 20001 | Microbiology Lab |
| CHEM 14103 | General Chemistry I | BIOL 20003 | Microbiology |
| MATH 11003 | College Algebra | BIOL 24101 | Human A&P II Lab |
| 3 credits | Computer Applications | BIOL 24103 | Human A&P II |
| MLSC 11532 | Principles of CLS* | ||
| MLSC 11541 | Principles of CLS Lab* | ||
| Year 2 FALL | Year 2 SPRING | ||
| MLSC 22581 | Hematology I Lab | MLSC 11531 | Body Fluids Lab |
| MLSC 22553 | Hematology I | MLSC 21101 | Body Fluids |
| MLSC 22541 | Clinical Chemistry I Lab | MLSC 22531 | Clinical Microbiology I Lab |
| MLSC 22543 | Clinical Chemistry I | MLSC 22533 | Clinical Microbiology I |
| MLSC 15501 | Basic Lab Operations Lab | MLSC 22561 | Immunohematology I Lab |
| MLSC 22573 | Clinical Immunodiagnostics | MLSC 22563 | Immunohematology I |
| 3 credits | US History/Government | MLSC 42141 | Parasitology Lab |
| MLSC 42142 | Parasitology | ||
| Year 2 SUMMER with May Interim (or Year 3 FALL) | |||
| MLSC 22533 | Clinical Practicum I** (Clinical Chemistry) | ||
| MLSC 22543 | Clinical Practicum II** (Hematology) | ||
| MLSC 33503 | Clinical Practicum III** (Medical Microbiology) | ||
| MLSC 33603 | Clinical Practicum IV** (Blood Bank) | ||
| MLSC 22551 | MLT Seminar |
*A B or better in CLS 1511 and 1512 is required for admission into the program.
AAS in CLS students must earn a C or better in all science and math courses, and in all MLSC courses.
** Clinical Practicums can be taken in any order and are offered Fall, Spring, and Summer.
Upon completion of the curriculum, the student is awarded an associate of applied science degree in Clinical Laboratory Science. Award of this degree is not dependent upon passing the national certification examination offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.