Professional Program


Clinical Laboratory Science

Program Mission

The mission of the undergraduate Clinical Laboratory Science Program is to develop a diverse population of students who are academically, intellectually, and technically prepared to be successful health care qualified entry-level healthcare practitioners.

Accreditation Status

The Texas Southern University, Clinical Laboratory Science baccalaureate degree-granting program is located on the main campus at 3100 Cleburne Street, Houston, Texas 77004. The program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. ( www.naacls.org )

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
(773) 714 8880

Click here: CLS Handbook 2002-2023 (PDF)

Admission Requirement

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Admission Requirements
Application Accepted: January 4 to May 31
Application Fee $55.00 Pay Here
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation

Suggestion from at least two of the following:

  • Faculty
  • Employment Supervisor
  • Supervisor of Volunteer Activities
GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
Course Completion
  • Completion of prerequisite courses in the degree plan
  • Listed courses must be completed by the entering fall semester (Page 2 of the degree plan shows approved substitute courses)
Interview
  • Interviews are scheduled for students who meet the initial program requirements.
  • Candidates will be notified by email regarding scheduled interview times and locations.
Other Requirements
  • Students must be in good standing, both academically and non-academically.
  • Summer Academy Program: For 6 weeks starting the first full week in July.
  • ATI TEAS Exam (details in attachment)
Program/ Internship Requirements
  • Students must have a social security number at the time of admission.
  • Students must pass a background check and drug screening, as well as be subject to random background and/or drug screening tests.
  • Students are responsible for all associated fees.
  • Possible vaccination requirements.
Examinations
  • Exit
Program
Contact

Elizabeth Donnachie, PhD, MT (ASCP)
Assistant Professor
Program Director

Office: NSB 135C
Email:   Elizabeth.Donnachie@tsu.edu
Phone: 713.313.7959


CLS Degree Plan (PDF)

 

CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM OUTCOMES

ASCP Board Passing Rates

The average ASCP Board Passing rate for years ending in 6/30/2019, 6/30/2020, and 6/30/2021 is 38%. 

ITEM Graduated between
7/1/18 - 6/30/19		 Graduated between
7/1/19 - 6/30/20		 Graduated between
7/1/20 - 6/30/21		 Graduated between
7/1/21 - 6/30/22*
TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATES 13 20 11 6
# who sat for board exam within
1st year of graduation		 10 5 5 4*
# who sat for board exam within
1st year of graduation		 6 3 3 4*
Yearly certification pass rate 
% (C/B) x 100		 60% 18% 60% *

 *as of September 30, 2022.  The one-year time frame for collecting data has not yet expired.

 

Graduation/Attrition Rates

The average graduation/attrition rate of the latest 3 years is 95%.

ITEM Students slated to graduate
between 7/1/19 - 6/30/20		 Students slated to graduate
between 7/1/20 - 6/30/21		 Students slated to graduate
between 7/1/21 - 6/30/22
A. # who began the final half of program 22 13 7
B. # who began the final half of program but left either voluntarily or unvoluntarily 0 1 0
C. # who began the final half of program but are still currently enrolled 2 1 1
D. # who began the final half of program during the given time period and have since graduated 20 11 6
Yearly Attrition Rate:
% (B/A) x 100		 5% 8% 0%
Yearly Graduation Rate:
% [D/(B/A)] x 100		 95% 92% 100%

 

Placement Rates

The average placement rate of the last 3-years with completed information is 89%.

ITEM Students who graduated
between 7/1/18 - 6/30/19		 Students who graduated
between 7/1/19 - 6/30/20		 Students who graduated
between 7/1/20 - 6/30/21		 Students who graduated
between 7/1/21 - 6/30/22*
A. Total number of graduates 13 20 11 6
B. # who found employment in the field or a closely related field within 1 year of graduation 11 15 6 4*
C. # who did neither of the above 1 1 2 0*
D. # for which you have no information 1 4 3 2*
Yearly Average Placement Rate:
{B/(B+C)} x 100		 92% 94% 75% *

  *as of September 30, 2022.  The one-year time frame for collecting data has not yet expired.