WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
PROPOSAL FOR REVISED PROGRAMS AND NEW PROGRAMS
Use this form to submit proposals for revised majors, minors, concentrations, options, etc.
Note: A department, with its dean’s approval, may change up to two courses per year within an existing major, minor, concentration, option, etc., per year without seeking review of A2C2 and/or graduate Council, provided that (1) the total credits do not increase or decrease for the major, minor, concentration, option, etc., and (2) the change does not affect other departments or the University Studies Program. A2C2 and/or Graduate Council do, however, wish to be informed of these changes. Use form Notifications.
If a department wishes to make more extensive revisions to an existing major, minor, concentration, option, etc., complete and submit this form with the appropriate number of copies. Refer to Regulation 3-4, Policy for Changing the Curriculum, for complete information on submitting proposals for curricular changes.
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Department: __BI0LOGY______
Title of Program: _CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE______
Revised: ______Major ______Minor ______Concentration ______Option ______Other
New: __X____ Major ______Minor ______Concentration ______Option ______Other
Total credit hours: _82______Classroom Hours ___46_____ Lab Hours ___36_____
Proposed Implementation Date: ___Fall, 2006______
Please attach to this proposal a narrative with the following information:
A. Statement of major focus and objectives of the revised program.
B. New Catalog Content
1. Provide a list of program content as it would appear in the catalog including required courses, electives, etc., by number and name. Include the number and name for each prerequisite, and all prerequisites of proposed prerequisites. All such prerequisites, and prerequisites of prerequisites, should be included in the total credit hour calculations for the revised program.
2. New catalog narrative, if any.
C. Description of Revisions, to include
1. A display of current program requirements next to proposed new requirements for clear, easy comparison.
2. A clear identification of each proposed change.
3. The following information for each required or elective course:
a. Course number and name,
b. A brief course description, and
c. A brief statement explaining why the program should include the course.
Attach a Financial and Staffing Data Sheet.
Attach an Approval Form.
Department Contact Person for this Proposal:
_Ed Thompson____________
Name (please print) Phone e-mail address
BIOLOGY - CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE PROGRAM
A. Major Focus and Objectives of the New Program
This new program in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) will meet the accreditation standards of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). It reflects changing requirements for individuals seeking licensure in this field as it has broadened from existing Medical Technology programs, but it will also offer opportunities for students interested in related laboratory careers. Once WSU receives NAACLS accrediation for this CLS program, it is expected that the current programs in Medical Technology and Cytotechnology will be folded into it and discontinued as separate programs.
In addition to the biology and chemistry courses which form the foundation of clinical laboratory procedures, this program will offer advances classes in physiology, microbiology, hematology, urinalysis, and parasitology as well as an advanced techniques course related to these areas. It will also incorporate a management course which is required for NAACLS accreditation but will also allow students better opportunities for career advancement.
Most of the courses required for this CLS program are currently taught at WSU. Two new courses, (Clinical Laboratory Management; Clinical Physiology) will be added and two existing courses (Medical Laboratory Techniques; General Physiology) will be significantly revised.
B-1 New Catalog Content - Program Content.
B.S. MAJOR - CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM (?Abbreviation?)
82 Semester Hours (No minor required)
REQUIRED MAJOR AREA COURSES (43 SH)
BIOL 241 Basics of Life (4)
BIOL 242 Organismal Diversity (4)
BIOL 308 Cell Biology (3) (University Studies - Writing Flag)
BIOL 310 Genetics (3) (University Studies - MS/CA Flag)
BIOL 307 Cell Biology Laboratory (1) OR BIOL 311 Genetics Laboratory (1)
BIOL 201 Human Anatomy (4)
BIOL 323 General Physiology (4) (University Studies - Writing Flag)
BIOL 324 General Physiology Lab (2)
BIOL 333 Clinical Laboratory Techniques (3)
BIOL 409 General Microbiology (4) (University Studies - Oral Flag)
BIOL 440 Clinical Physiology (3)
BIOL 442 Clinical Laboratory Management (1)
BIOL 443 Urinalysis (1)
BIOL 444 Immunochemistry and Hematology (2)
BIOL 445 Immunology (3) (University Studies - Writing Flag)
BIOL 446 Immunology Laboratory (1)
Note: BIOL 241 and 242 should be taken prior to BIOL 201, 307, 308, and 310. BIOL 308
and 310 should be taken prior to or concurrently with BIOL 307 or 311. BIOL 323
should be taken after BIOL 201 and should also be taken prior to or concurrently with
BIOL 324. BIOL 409, 440, 442, 443, 444, 445, and 446 should be taken after BIOL
308 and 310.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (23 SH)
CHEM 212 Principles of Chemistry I (4) (University Studies - Natural Sciences)
CHEM 213 Principles of Chemistry II (4) (University Studies - Natural Sciences)
CHEM 340 Organic Chemistry Survey (4)
CHEM 400 Biochemistry I (4) OR CHEM 425 Analytical Chemistry I (4)
MATH 120 Precalculus (4)
STAT 305 Biometry (3) (University Studies - Critical Analysis)
Note: MATH 150 and MATH 155 (6 SH) may be substituted for MATH 120.
CHEM 350 and 351 (9 SH) may be substituted for CHEM 340
CLINICAL EDUCATION (16 S.H.)
BIOL 450 Medical Technology I (12)
BIOL 453 Medical Technology III (4)
Note: The clinical training will be completed at an affiliated clinical training site.
B-2 New Catalog Content - New Catalog Narrative
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
Pasteur Hall. Room 220 (507-457-5270)
Program Director: Dr. Judith A. Loewen (507-457-2993)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
The Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) Program is a four-year course of instruction administered by the Biology Department and the College of Science and Engineering, leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science. It includes both coursework at the WSU campus and clinical training at an approved and affiliated clinical site. Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the student is eligible to apply for examination by two certifying agencies, the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) and the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA). Successful completion of these exams leads to certification as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Technologist.
Individuals with a CLS degree and certification are employed in hospital and clinical settings, where they are responsible for a variety of analyses of fluids and other types of specimens. They may also specialize in one area, such as blood banking or clinical microbiology. This degree also provides the appropriate preparation for students interested in continuing their education toward a graduate degree or certificate in such fields as physiology, microbiology, or cytogenetics.
First year students entering this program should consult with the Program Director soon after their arrival on campus. Other students wishing to enter this program must consult with her prior to declaring this major.
C. Description of Revisions
C-1 Display of Current Program Requirements
These are presented above in Section B-1
C-2 Identification of Each Proposed Change
Since this is a new program, there are no changes to existing requirements. The proposed requirements are listed in Section B-1.
C-3 Information for Each Required or Elective Course
BIOL 241- Basics of Life and BIOL 242-Organismal Diversity provide a foundation in both the
knowledge base and the practice of biology and are prerequisites for higher level
biology courses.
BIOL 308-Cell Biology; BIOL 310-Genetics; BIOL 307-Cell Biology Laboratory; and
BIOL 311-Genetics Laboratory are intermediate level courses which provide knowledge
and skills which are relevant to clinical laboratory practices. They are also prerequisites
for higher level biology courses.
BIOL 201-Human Anatomy; BIOL 323-General Physiology; and BIOL 324-General
Physiology Lab provide knowledge and skills which are relevant to clinical laboratory
practices.
BIOL 333-Clinical Laboratory Techniques and BIOL 442-Clinical Laboratory Management
provide specific skills which are relevant to clinical laboratory practices. Both are
required courses for students applying for CLS certification or licensure.
BIOL 409-General Microbiology; BIOL 440-Clinical Physiology; BIOL 445-Immunology; and BIOL 446-Immunology Laboratory are upper division courses which provide
specific knowledge and skills relevant to clinical laboratory practices.
BIOL 443-Urinalysis and BIOL 444-Immunochemistry and Hematology provide specific skills
relevant to clinical laboratory practices. Both courses are required for students applying
for CLS certification or licensure
CHEM 212 and CHEM 213-Principles of Chemistry I / II provide a foundation in both the
knowledge base and the practice of chemistry and are prerequisites for higher level
chemistry courses.
CHEM 340-Organic Chemistry Survey; CHEM 400-Biochemistry I; and CHEM 425-
Analytical Chemistry I provide specific knowledge and skills relevant to clinical
laboratory practices.
MATH 120-Precalculus provides an adequate mathematical foundation for clinical laboratory
practice, including both laboratory techniques and interpretation of test results.
STAT 305-Biometry provides the appropriate statistical foundation for clinical laboratory
practice, including both laboratory techniques and interpretation of test results.
BIOL 450 and BIOL 453 - Medical Technology I / III are the 16 SH of clinical courses which
are required for students applying for CLS certification or licensure. These are taught at
our affiliated clinical sites.
WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
FINANCIAL AND STAFFING DATA SHEET
Course or Program Biology - Clinical Laboratory Science
Include a Financial and Staffing Data Sheet with any proposal for a new course, new program, or revised program.
Please answer the following questions completely. Provide supporting data.
1. Would this course or program be taught with existing staff or with new or additional staff? If this course would be taught by adjunct faculty, include a rationale.
This program requires the part-time commitment of a faculty member to serve as its Director, for which the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) requires specific training and certification. This CLS program has already begun its accreditation process and Dr. Judith Loewen, who is currently a fixed-term faculty member in Biology, meets these requirements and is already serving as its Director. Her salary and benefits are paid through recently approved and funded grants by the WSU L21 initiative and by the Center for Integrated Health Sciences Education and Practice . She has expressed her commitment to this program and to remaining in this position for a number of years. No additional faculty are necessary as all courses within the program are either currently taught or will be taught by existing staff.
2. What impact would approval of this course/program have on current course offerings? Please discuss number of sections of current offerings, dropping of courses, etc.
This program will have no negative impacts on any existing course offerings since it primarily uses existing courses which are part of other majors and programs.
It is expected, in fact, that this program will have positive impacts on a number of our courses. Within the next four to five years, the existing Medical Technology and Cytotechnology programs at WSU will be incorporated into this CLS program, which is designed to meet the changing requirements and expectations in this field. This is expected to draw a new cohort of students to WSU and to the department, which will result in increased numbers of sections in existing courses and thus increased course availability for students. Some courses will undergo minor modifications of content, e.g. the inclusion of more human pathogens in existing Microbiology and Parasitology courses.
3. What effect would approval of this course/program have on the department supplies? Include data to support expenditures for staffing, equipment, supplies, instructional resources, etc.
Because this program consists primarily of existing courses, re-allocation of departmental supplies will be minimal. Grants recently approved and funded by the WSU L21 initiative and by the Center for Integrated Health Sciences Education and Practice will fund new instrumentation and supplies for the CLS program and its two new courses, as well as costs for its director.