{"id":10166,"date":"2015-01-23T14:32:22","date_gmt":"2015-01-23T20:32:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/academics\/?post_type=program&p=10166"},"modified":"2025-08-27T09:01:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T14:01:15","slug":"chemistry-medical-technology","status":"publish","type":"program","link":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/academics\/program\/chemistry-medical-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemistry (Medical Laboratory Science)"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this degree program students complete prerequisite coursework in preparation for a medical laboratory science program.\u00a0 Upon proof of completion of the 40 hours of clinical work at a medical laboratory program, students can apply for graduation from Southern Arkansas University.<\/p>\n

Students in this major receive training to be medical technology technicians. \u00a0Such careers include\u00a0work in hospital and clinic laboratories, along with\u00a0other medical laboratory areas\u00a0(X-ray, radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, etc.).<\/p>\n

We are a program affiliate with Baptist Health College Little Rock Medical Laboratory Science Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SAU Advisor: Dr. Scott White<\/a>
\nJennie Manees, M.PH., MT(ASCP) Baptist Health College Program Director, adjunct instructor<\/p>\n

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Learning Goals<\/h3>\n
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  1. Our graduates effectively communicate scientific knowledge.<\/li>\n
  2. Our graduates have the knowledge to make informed and ethical scientific decisions.<\/li>\n
  3. Our graduates utilize appropriate quantitative skills in making decisions.<\/li>\n
  4. Our graduates demonstrate the information literacy required for scientific study.<\/li>\n
  5. Our graduates possess the knowledge and skills in the physical sciences to be successful.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In this degree program students complete prerequisite coursework in preparation for a medical laboratory science program.\u00a0 Upon proof of completion of the 40 hours of clinical work at a medical laboratory program, students can apply for graduation from Southern Arkansas University. Students in this major receive training to be medical technology technicians. \u00a0Such careers include\u00a0work… Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":13242,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":"","_genesis_title":"","_genesis_description":"","_genesis_noindex":"","_genesis_nofollow":"","_genesis_noarchive":"","_genesis_canonical_uri":"","_open_graph_title":"","_open_graph_description":"","_twitter_title":"","_twitter_description":"","_social_image_url":"","_social_image_id":"","redirect":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"college_department":[18322,18306],"delivery":[255],"types":[28854,28850],"class_list":{"0":"post-10166","1":"program","2":"type-program","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"college_department-biochemistry-and-chemistry","8":"college_department-college-of-science-and-engineering","9":"delivery-on-campus","10":"types-major","11":"types-undergraduate","12":"entry"},"acf":{"department_college":"Biochemistry &\u00a0Chemistry<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0College of Science & Engineering<\/a>","Number_of_Hours":"120","Catalog Entry":"

    University Requirement (2 hours)<\/h4>\r\nGSTD 1002 - Freshman Seminar\r\n

    General Education (24 hours)<\/h4>\r\nNote:<\/strong> 11 hours of mathematics, natural science, and physical science requirements are included in the major.\r\n

    Biology (16 hours)<\/h4>\r\nBIOL 1203 - Principles of Biology I and BIOL 1201 - Principles of Biology I Lab\r\nBIOL 1213 - Principles of Biology II and BIOL 1211 - Principles of Biology II Lab\r\nBIOL 2063 - Anatomy and Physiology I and BIOL 2061 - Anatomy and Physiology I Lab\r\nBIOL 3613 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health and BIOL 3611 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Lab\r\n

    Chemistry (24 hours)<\/h4>\r\nCHEM 1501 - Background and Strategies in Chemistry (BASIC)\r\nCHEM 1023 - University Chemistry I and CHEM 1021 - University Chemistry I Lab\r\nCHEM 1123 - University Chemistry II and CHEM 1121 - University Chemistry II Lab\r\nCHEM 2012 - Analytical Chemistry and CHEM 2001 - Analytical Chemistry Lab\r\nCHEM 3003 - Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 3001 - Organic Chemistry I Lab\r\n

    Select 4 hours from the following:<\/h4>\r\nCHEM 3313 - Instrumentation I and CHEM 3311 - Instrumentation I Lab\r\nCHEM 4313 - Instrumentation II and CHEM 4311 - Instrumentation II Lab\r\n

    Select 4 hours from the following:<\/h4>\r\nCHEM 3073 - Biochemistry I and CHEM 3071 - Biochemistry I Lab\r\nCHEM 3103 - Organic Chemistry II and CHEM 3101 - Organic Chemistry II Lab\r\n

    Mathematics (6 hours)<\/h4>\r\nMATH 1023 - College Algebra\r\n3 hours of statistics or a higher-level math course\r\n

    Electives (9 hours)<\/h4>\r\n9 hours of unrestricted electives\r\n\r\nRecommended electives include courses in chemistry and biology (consult with advisor). Chemistry coursework in biochemistry is very strongly encouraged. Coursework in medical terminology, genetics, and public speaking are also encouraged. Elective hours should be used to complete any specific entrance requirements for desired clinical programs. These entrance requirements vary from program to program.\r\n

    Clinical\/Professional Program (39 hours)<\/h4>\r\n39 hours of coursework at an approved, accredited medical technology program, including satisfactory completion of at least 12 months of clinical training\r\n

    Total Hours - 120<\/h4>","minor_requirements":"","Degree Plans":"