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 health care 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 Student Handbook 2020-2021 (PDF)
Admission Requirement
Application | Accepted: February 15 to April 9 |
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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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CLS Degree Plan (PDF)
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM OUTCOMES
ASCP Board Passing Rates
Graduated between |
Graduated between 7/1/17 - 6/30/18 |
Graduated between 7/1/18 - 6/30/19 |
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TOTAL NUMBER OF GRADUATES | 19 | 14 | 13 |
# who sat for board exam within |
16 | 9 | 10 |
# who sat for board exam within 1st year of graduation |
5 | 0 | 6 |
Yearly certification pass rate |
31% | 0% | 60% |
Average 3-year pass rate is 31%.
Graduation/Attrition Rates
Students slated to graduate between 7/1/17 - 6/30/18 |
Students slated to graduate between 7/1/18 - 6/30/19 |
Students slated to graduate between 7/1/19 - 6/30/20 |
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A. # who began the final half of program | 18 | 19 | 22 |
B. # who began the final half of program but left either voluntarily or unvoluntarily | 0 | 0 | 0 |
C. # who began the final half of program but are still currently enrolled | 2 | 6 | 2 |
D. # who began the final half of program during the given time period and have since graduated | 14 | 13 | 20 |
Yearly Attrition Rate: % (B/A) x 100 |
0% | 0% | 0% |
Yearly Graduation Rate: % [D/(B/A)] x 100 |
87.5% | 100% | 100% |
Placement Rates
Students who graduated between 7/1/16 - 6/30/17 |
Students who graduated between 7/1/17 - 6/30/18 |
Students who graduated between 7/1/19 - 6/30/19 |
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A. Total number of graduates | 19 | 14 | 13 |
B. # who found employment in the field or a closely related field within 1year of graduation | 17 | 8 | 11 |
C. # who did neither of the above | 0 | 3 | 1 |
D. # for which you have no information | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Yearly Average Placement Rate: {B/(B+C)} x 100 |
100% | 72% | 92% |
Average 3-year placement rate is 90%.