General Studies Degree—Clinical Laboratory Science (GSCLS)

This concentration is for those who anticipate applying to the Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) program, allowing them to complete general education requirements prior to acceptance. CLS is a selective program; enrollment into this General Studies concentration does not guarantee admission into the CLS program.

Campus/format: This degree can be completed during the day at the Gardner Campus.

Helpful hints: Clinical Laboratory Science is a rigorous degree program; students interested in applying to MWCC’s Clinical Laboratory Science program should enter the GSCLS program first and take as many courses as possible before applying to the Clinical Laboratory Science program.

Transfer options: Students interested in pursuing the Clinical Laboratory Science Degree (CLS) should apply after fulfilling their prerequisite requirements (see first section of GSCLS curriculum). See the Clinical Laboratory Science application and information packet for more information.

Special requirements: The Clinical Laboratory Science program is a selective enrollment program. It requires additional application components, the process is competitive and space is limited. The application deadline is Mar. 1. Any student is eligible to enroll in courses in the first year of the curriculum. Only students accepted into the CLS program will enroll in CLS courses in the second year. CLS applicants must complete first year requirements before applying for the CLS program. Applicants must meet all requirements for consideration before entering the program. Students must meet technical standards with or without accommodations and additional requirements including immunizations, liability insurance, and a Criminal/Sexual Offender Records Information (CORI/SORI) check. Students must maintain a C+ (77 percent) or better in all CLS/BIO/CHE/MAT courses to maintain good standing. The second year of the CLS program is a full-time day curriculum.

For more information, please call (978) 630-9215.

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Program Competencies

Program Competencies are those outcomes outlined in the Institutional Effectiveness and Learning Outcomes section of the college catalog.

Technical Standards*

*general information about technical standards and accommodation

Students entering these programs must be able to demonstrate the ability to:

1. Comprehend textbook material at the 11th grade level.
2. Communicate and assimilate information either in spoken, printed, signed, or computer voice format.
3. Gather, analyze, and draw conclusions from data