The Clinical Laboratory Science Program prepares students for a career in Clinical Laboratory Science. For admission into the program, please contact David M. Falleur, Program Chair at 512-245-3500.

The clinical laboratory scientist, also known as a medical technologist, plays a major role in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Clinical laboratory scientists use sophisticated laboratory instruments to perform tests in microbiology, immunology, immunohematology, hematology, and clinical chemistry.

Texas State University offers a four year curriculum leading to a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670, Chicago, Illinois, 60631, (773) 714-8880. Graduates are eligible to take the certification examination as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) of the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) and the certification examination for the Medical Technologist (MT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

The requirements during the first two years of study include courses in biology, chemistry, and mathematics along with courses in the humanities and social and behavioral sciences. The junior and senior years combine clinical experiences in the affiliated clinical laboratories with advanced academic study in the CLS disciplines. Since class size is limited due to the availability of space in the clinical affiliates, admission to the senior year is competitive and not guaranteed. Applications are available from the Chairman of the Clinical Laboratory Science Program.

The clinical laboratory scientist has a broad background in the sciences and may find employment in hospital and clinic laboratories, public health laboratories, and research laboratories. With experience, the clinical laboratory scientist becomes an indispensable top level laboratory worker, a supervisor, a specialist, a researcher, or an educator.

Students complete their junior and senior year of professional courses at the University's teaching facilities in San Marcos and the clinical affiliates. Students are selected in the Spring semester of their sophomore year for the following Fall class. The application deadline is March 1. Because of the limited number of students that can be accepted for the clinical phase of the program, students should maintain an overall grade-point average above 2.50 (on a 4-point scale). Acceptance into the University and declaration as a CLS major does not imply that the student will be accepted for the junior year. The criteria used for student selection are scholastic ability, particularly in the sciences, and a personal interview. Student selection is not made on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin.

Texas State University (Texas State) is a comprehensive university with an enrollment of over 27,000 students. Located at the foot of the Texas Hill Country, Texas State enjoys a setting that is unique among Texas universities. The beauty of the crystal clear San Marcos River and many sprawling cypress and pecan trees on the campus add to the charm of this picturesque locale. Located 30 miles south of Austin and 50 miles north of San Antonio, San Marcos has managed to retain the charm of a smaller community. Texas State maintains an atmosphere where faculty and students take the processes of teaching and learning seriously. Texas State, a member of the Texas State University System, is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.