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Clinical Laboratory Sciences Option, AA

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Academic CredentialAssociate in Arts (AA)
Total Credit Hours60
Average Time to Complete2 yrs.
Academic PathwayScience, Technology, Engineering & Math
AdvisorPenni Beitzel
Associate Professor
850.769.1551 ext 2866
pbeitzel@gulfcoast.edu

Senior Administrative AssistantKathy Bleday
850.872.3851
kbleday@gulfcoast.edu

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Clinical Laboratory Science, AA

Why Choose a Career in Clinical Laboratory Science?

Clinical laboratory scientists (previously called medical technologists) are employed by medical facilities like hospitals to manage, design, and perform laboratory tests to aid in diagnosis and recovery of patients. 

Employment of clinical laboratory scientists is projected to grow 16 percent from 2014 to 2024, much faster than the average for all occupations. An increase in the aging population is expected to lead to a greater need to diagnose medical conditions, such as cancer or type 2 diabetes, through laboratory procedures. 

And, you will be paid well. The Occupational Outlook Handbook reports the median annual wage for medical and clinical laboratory technologists and technicians was $49,310 in May 2014.

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Clinical Laboratory Science Program Course Requirements

ENC1101, English I & II
Visual and Performing Arts
Philosophy/Religion
Literature
Pre-Calculus Algebra
Statistics
Chemistry
Biology
Behavioral Sciences
History
Government
Chemistry Courses
Physiology Courses
Anatomy and Physiology Courses
Organic Chemistry Courses

A complete list of courses with descriptions can be found in the Catalog

What can you do with a Clinical Laboratory Science AA degree?

In this field, people find careers as:

Biological Technician
Blood Bank Technologist
Chemical and Materials Scientist
Chemical Technician
Clinical Chemistry Technologist
Medical Laboratory Scientist

Gulf Coast alumni of this program have continued their education at:

University of West Florida
University of Central Florida
University of South Florida
Florida Atlantic University
Florida International University

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Who is Eligible for the Clinical Laboratory Science Program?
If you are a high school graduate, you can apply to this program. If you have earned credits from a regionally accredited college or university, you may have a head start at Gulf Coast State College.
Why Choose Gulf Coast State College to Earn Your Degree?
You'll get a great education with one of the lowest tuition rates in the state. With small class sizes and professors who care, you'll get the personal attention you deserve. More than 90% of our graduates would recommend Gulf Coast State College to others.

Are you ready to Get Started?

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