College
College of Health Professions, Jefferson Online
Degree
Certificate
Campus
Center City
Format
On Campus, Online
Credits
9 - 15.5
Duration
3 Semesters
Note: For this program, In-Person are 15.5 credits while Online are 9 credits.
Curriculum
The graduate certificate is offered in-person and online. The in-person program includes lecture, lab and clinical practicum. The online program is designed for individuals who have prerequisite course work and are employed in an accredited laboratory that is able to provide training.
In-Person Pathway
Fall Semester (4 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLS 512 Clinical Microbiology I | 4 |
| Total Semester Credits | 4 |
Spring Semester (5.5 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 510 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | 2 |
| MLS 513 Clinical Microbiology II | 3.5 |
| Total Semester Credits | 5.5 |
Summer Semester (6 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| LS 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| MLS 812 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum I (Clinical Microbiology) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 6 |
Total Credits to Certificate (minimum): 15.5
Online Pathway
Fall Semester (2 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLSO 512 Clinical Microbiology |
2 |
| Total Semester Credits | 2 |
Spring Semester (3 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLSO 510 Introduction to Molecular Diagnostics | 1 |
| MLSO 513 Clinical Microbiology II |
2 |
| Total Semester Credits | 3 |
Summer Semester (4 credits)
| Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| MLSO 610 Regulatory and Fiscal Issues in Laboratory Management | 3 |
| MLSO 812 Medical Laboratory Science Practicum I (Clinical Microbiology) | 3 |
| Total Semester Credits | 4 |
Total Credits to Certificate (minimum): 9