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CLS Baccalaureate Degree Programs
Diagnostic
Genetics
(Four-year
program) Beginning salaries range between $35,000-$55,000 |
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An
interdisciplinary program between the Clinical Laboratory Sciences, Biology,
and Chemistry Departments. The major of diagnostic genetics can be divided into two specialties: Molecular Biology and Cytogenetics. Both laboratory specialties use genetic testing to aid in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Students work with methods that isolate DNA or chromosomes depending upon the specialty. Students are exposed to a broad range of sophisticated instruments, procedures and disease processes. Emphasis is placed on ingenuity, exacting technique, careful attention to process and cutting edge technology. The Diagnostic Genetics major builds on the CLT program, providing students with an option of completing the associate's degree before advancing to the baccalaureate degree. Because of the interdisciplinary nature of this major (CLS, Biology and Chemistry courses) graduates have a variety of employment options (clinical genetics laboratories, biotechnology industry, forensic laboratories, research, etc.). The job market is excellent! |
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Clinical
Laboratory Scientist
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The
CLS not only performs laboratory tests, but also solves technical problems
and supervises the performance of other laboratory personnel such as the CLT
and CA. With experience or further education, various management positions
may become available to the CLS. A great variety of employment opportunities exist for clinical laboratory scientists. These include research, education, sales, administration, and technical areas as well as those listed under CA and CLT descriptions. The Clinical Laboratory Scientist program at NMU builds (career-ladder) on the 2-year CLT program. This enables all Clinical Laboratory Science students to gain marketable skills after the first two years in the curriculum while they continue their education towards the Clinical Laboratory Science 4-year degree. The job market is excellent! |
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Clinical
Laboratory Science in Microbiology
(Four-year
program) Beginning salaries range between $35,000-$45,000 |
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This
program allows CLT graduates an opportunity to focus on one area of interest
at the baccalaureate level: microbiology. Graduates are eligible for national
certification in the microbiology category and may be employed in hospitals
and clinics, as well as in research and industrial laboratories. The job market is very good. |
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Cytotechnologist
(Four-year
program) Beginning salaries range between $40,000-$50,000 |
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The
cytotechnologist occupies a very exclusive domain within the laboratory
world. Working almost entirely with a microscope, the CT examines tissue
samples for subtle cellular changes which may signify the existence of
disease. Other duties may include special tissue preparation techniques and
some genetic studies. Due to the degree of specialization, the typical cytotechnologist will be employed in the laboratory of larger hospitals or in private reference laboratories that examine tissue samples from several small hospitals. The job market is excellent! |
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Histotechnologist
(Four-year
program) Beginning salaries range between $35,000-$45,000 |
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Histotechnologist
perform all functions of the histotechnician, as well as more complex
procedures for processing tissues. They identify tissue structures, cell
components/structures and their staining characteristics and relate them to
physiological functions. HTs implement and test new techniques and
procedures, assess the results of quality control measures, and institute
proper procedures to maintain accuracy and precision. Histotechnologists apply the principles of management and supervision when they function as section supervisors and of educational methodology when they teach students. Recent surveys show an immediate need for Histotechnologists. This need is
predicted to increase in the future in all areas of the U.S. |
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Science
Technologist
(Four-year
program) Beginning salaries range between $30,000-$37,000 |
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This
program combines clinical laboratory sciences courses with a thorough
preparation in the physical and biological sciences. The graduate is a
premier laboratorian with employment opportunities in all of the areas listed
under science technician as well as molecular biology, forensic, and
pharmaceutical laboratories. |
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Clinical
Systems Analyst
(Four-year
program) Beginning salaries range between $35,000-$45,000 |
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This
program combines two disciplines, clinical laboratory technology and computer
information systems to meet a rapidly growing market. Students will
receive training and become certified laboratory professionals at the CLT
level. In addition, their laboratory background and exposure to
laboratory information systems will be augmented with a comprehensive
preparation in computer information systems. Students will have
marketable skills in both areas, which will enhance the student's eligibility
for positions in hospital information systems departments or computer companies
(as these positions pertain to addressing the clinical laboratory's computer
and networking needs). |
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