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
Application | Accepted: January 4 to May 31 |
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Application Fee | $55.00 Pay Here |
Three (3) Letters of Recommendation |
Suggestion from at least two of the following:
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GPA | 2.5 on a 4.0 scale |
Course Completion |
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Interview |
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Other Requirements |
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Program/ Internship Requirements |
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Examinations |
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Program Contact |
Elizabeth Donnachie, PhD, MT (ASCP) Office: NSB 135C |
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* |
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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 |
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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* |
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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.