
Alternative instruction will continue for Spring Semester 2021. Students should remain in communication with their instructors and follow their instructions.
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The College of Professional and Global Education is pleased to offer a one-year post-baccalaureate training program for Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS).
Designed to address the critical shortage of clinical laboratory scientists, the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Certificate program has established partnerships with a consortium of clinical laboratories for the required bench training. The CLS program will provide both didactic and practical clinical training in hematology, clinical chemistry, blood banking, microbiology, and immunology to prepare students to sit for the State of California CLS licensing exam (American Society of Clinical Pathology MLS exam).
The California State University, Los Angeles is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), among other accrediting agencies. For more information, please visit CSU Accreditation & State Authorization.
Download the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Brochure.
For more information contact Gloria Preza ([email protected]); or call (323) 343-6065.
Admission Requirements
CLS Program Admission Requirements A minimum of a bachelor's degree (baccalaureate) with specific course requirements, received by May of the year the internship begins. (approved by the program director and accepted by the state of California for the purposes of licensure).
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To Apply
Program Curriculum:
View the Clinical Laboratory Scientist Program Curriculum
CLS Forms
CLS Applications will be accepted from October 1 of the year preceding the internship until January 15 of the year the internship begins. All application materials must be received in office by close of business on January 15.
Program Courses
MICR 5100 | ADV STUDIES HEMATOLOGY | TONI ONTIVEROS ARRENDONDO |
MICR 5200 | ADV STUDIES TRANSFUSION | USHA VEERANNA |
MICR 5300 | ADV STUDIES CLINICAL CHEMISTRY | JOSHUA BROWN |
MICR 5400 | ADV STUDIES MEDICAL MICROBIOLOGY | GLORIA PREZA |
Tuition & Fees
Cost Per Unit |
$675 |
Total Program Cost |
$12,825 |
Please note that the total program cost does not include other related expenses in the program.
Financial Aid
The CLS program has been approved as a Gainful Employment Program by the Department of Education. Eligible trainees can apply for Federal Financial Aid to support them during the year that they are in the program.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
The Gainful Employment Disclosure for this program can be accessed here.
Outcome Measures
CLS Outcome Measures |
2018-2019 (n=32) |
2017-2018 (n=26) |
2016-2017 (n=22) |
2015-2016 (n=20) |
2014-2015 (n=20) |
2013-2014 (n=19) |
2012-2013 (n=19) |
2011-2012 (n=14) |
Cumm |
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External certification or licensure results (when exam taken within 12 months of completion of program) - % pass
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97% | 100% |
100%
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100%
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100%
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100%
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100%
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100%
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99.4% |
Graduation rates - % graduated
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100% | 100% |
100%
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100%
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100%
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100%
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100%
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100%
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100% |
Attrition rates - % did not complete
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0% | 0% |
0%
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0%
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0%
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0%
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0%
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0%
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0% |
Placement rates (i.e., employment positions in a closely related field, or pursuit of further education) -
% hired
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96% | 100% |
100%
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100%
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100%
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100%
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100%
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92%
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98.8% |
Professional Licensure and Certification
California State University programs for professions that require licensure or certification are intended to prepare the student for California licensure and certification requirements. Admission into programs for professions that require licensure and certification does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or certificate. Licensure and certification requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the California State University and licensure and certification requirements can change at any time.
The California State University has not determined whether its programs meet other states’ educational or professional requirements for licensure and certification. Students planning to pursue licensure or certification in other states are responsible for determining whether, if they complete a California State University program, they will meet their state’s requirements for licensure or certification. This disclosure is made pursuant to 34 CFR §668.43(a)(5)(v)(C).