Majors
Clinical Laboratory Science
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Bachelor of Arts (A. B.) or Bachelor of Science
(S. B.)
The Clinical Laboratory Science Program (CLS) provides
students with a broad academic experience from education in the
liberal arts to hands-on clinical laboratory experience. Thus,
students are prepared for a wide range of career opportunities.
Clinical Lab Scientists carry out diagnostic procedures in clinical
and industrial laboratories, and they are the
indispensable, top-level laboratory personnel, that is,
supervisors, specialists, and teachers. Many CLS graduates become
active in medical research, and opportunities in independent
laboratories and biotechnology industries are increasing. The
Clinical Laboratory Science Program can also prepare students for
graduate work leading to advanced degrees.
Students interested in obtaining certification as medical technologists from the board of Registry of Medical Technologists or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel will complete a 3+1 year program [three years of academic work at EC + one year competitive admission clinical internship] leading to the Bachelor of Science degree.
Those electing a five-year program leading to a CLS certification will take the four-year concentration in Biology or Biology-Chemistry at the College receiving their bachelor’s degree. Students then complete twelve months of additional training at any hospital clinical didactic program accredited by the Registry of Medical Technologists in preparation for certification.
Elmira College's 3+1 program includes a three-year concentration in Clinical Laboratory Science at the College, followed by twelve months of hospital training in preparation for certification. Students electing this program receive a Bachelor of Science degree from Elmira College at the end of the four years of combined college and hospital instructional programs. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the CLS Program Advisor, Dr. Bezotte, on a yearly basis.
Financial arrangements for the combined college-hospital program include two options. Students are advised to select the option which is commensurate with their financial circumstances. Students must apply for acceptance to one of our clinical affiliations after completion of three years at E.C. Upon acceptance they may choose to withdraw from the college and pay their fourth year of tuition to the clinical program. An optional arrangement is for students to register for and pay the fourth year tuition and fees to Elmira. Students selecting this option will register for the 32 credit clinical internship. The College will, in turn, pay the Program tuition. A program registration fee and room and board are the responsibility of the student. The College’s Dean of Financial Aid will be able to assist students in determining which option is most beneficial. Elmira College has affiliation agreements with the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pennsylvania, directed by Mr. Brian Spezialetti, M.S and The WCA Hospital’s School of Medical Technology, Jamestown, NY, Ms. Michelle Harms, program director.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Christine Bezotte
(607) 735-1852
cbezotte@elmira.edu
Students interested in obtaining certification as medical technologists from the board of Registry of Medical Technologists or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel will complete a 3+1 year program [three years of academic work at EC + one year competitive admission clinical internship] leading to the Bachelor of Science degree.
Those electing a five-year program leading to a CLS certification will take the four-year concentration in Biology or Biology-Chemistry at the College receiving their bachelor’s degree. Students then complete twelve months of additional training at any hospital clinical didactic program accredited by the Registry of Medical Technologists in preparation for certification.
Elmira College's 3+1 program includes a three-year concentration in Clinical Laboratory Science at the College, followed by twelve months of hospital training in preparation for certification. Students electing this program receive a Bachelor of Science degree from Elmira College at the end of the four years of combined college and hospital instructional programs. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with the CLS Program Advisor, Dr. Bezotte, on a yearly basis.
Financial arrangements for the combined college-hospital program include two options. Students are advised to select the option which is commensurate with their financial circumstances. Students must apply for acceptance to one of our clinical affiliations after completion of three years at E.C. Upon acceptance they may choose to withdraw from the college and pay their fourth year of tuition to the clinical program. An optional arrangement is for students to register for and pay the fourth year tuition and fees to Elmira. Students selecting this option will register for the 32 credit clinical internship. The College will, in turn, pay the Program tuition. A program registration fee and room and board are the responsibility of the student. The College’s Dean of Financial Aid will be able to assist students in determining which option is most beneficial. Elmira College has affiliation agreements with the Clinical Laboratory Sciences Program at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pennsylvania, directed by Mr. Brian Spezialetti, M.S and The WCA Hospital’s School of Medical Technology, Jamestown, NY, Ms. Michelle Harms, program director.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. Christine Bezotte
(607) 735-1852
cbezotte@elmira.edu
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