The
University Senate of Michigan Technological University
Proposal
8-13
(Voting
Units: Academic)
“Proposal for Bachelor’s Degree Title Change”
Current
title: Clinical Laboratory Science
Proposed
Title: Medical Laboratory Science
1. General description and characteristics of
program: This proposal is a request to change the title of the current Michigan
Technological University Clinical Laboratory Science bachelor’s degree to
Medical Laboratory Science in order to reflect the recent change in the name of
the primary national certification.
2. Rationale: Two of the largest and well
respected diagnostic laboratory personnel certification agencies have recently
merged. These two agencies are the
American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) which previously offered a
certification called medical technologist, MT(ASCP),
and the National Credentialing Agency (NCA) which previously offered a
certification called Clinical Laboratory Scientist, CLS(NCA). The current
certification reflects the merger, is called medical laboratory scientist and
is granted by ASCP as MLS(ASCP).
3. Discussion of related programs: Not
applicable
4. Curriculum design: This is an established program and no changes
are necessary.
5. New course descriptions: No new courses are required.
6. Additional resources required: None
7. Accreditation requirements: Not applicable
8. Planned implementation date: Fall 2013
Submitted September 12,
2012, Alice Soldan and Karyn
Fay
Introduced to Senate: 07 November 2012
Approved by Senate: 28 November 2012
Approved by Administration: 05 December 2012
Approved by BOC: 14 December 2012
Approved by State: 18 January 2013