2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2009-2010 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Clinical and Laboratory Sciences (MEDT) Major


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James A. Rice, Head
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Shepard Hall 121
605-688-5151
e-mail: james.rice@sdstate.edu
            chembiochem.sdstate.edu

Requirements for Clinical and Laboratory Sciences Major - Clinical Laboratory Specialization


Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:


Sophomore Year:


Junior Year:


Senior Year:


Note:


Required by the College of Arts and Sciences Core. See College of Arts and Sciences requirements.

Clinical Practice courses will be completed at an clinical affiliate site. Placement at the clinical affiliate will be made by CLS program faculty. Current available sites are Brookings Health System, Avera McKennan Hospital, Avera Queen of Peace Health Services, Avera Sacred Heart Hospital, Avera St. Luke’s Hospital, Huron Regional Medical Center, Prairie Lakes Healthcare, and Spearfish Regional Hospital.

South Dakota State University is seeking initial accreditation for its Clinical and Laboratory Sciences – Clinical Specialization program from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Eligibility to take some certification exams may depend upon whether or not the program receives “serious applicant” status from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415; phone (773) 714-8880.
 

Requirements for Clinical and Laboratory Sciences Major - Industrial Laboratory Specialization


Bachelor of Science in Arts and Sciences

Freshman Year:


Sophomore Year:


Junior Year:


Fall or Spring


  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 2**

Senior Year:


Fall or Spring


  • Electives Credits: 0-14

Spring


Note:


Required by the College of Arts and Sciences Core. See College of Arts and Sciences requirements.

Curriculum Notes:


* The 30 credit Board of Regents System General Education Requirements (SGRs) must be completed as part of a student’s first 64 credits.

** South Dakota State University has an 8-9 credit Institutional Graduation Requirement (IGRs).

(G) Globalization Requirement.

(AW) Advanced Writing Requirement.

Students must take the proficiency examination after completing 48 credits. English 101, and a course in each of the General Education areas of social science, mathematics, natural science, and humanities and arts must be taken prior to taking this exam.

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