The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Public Health, and Nutrition Science offers several options of associate, bachelors, and masters degrees for professional laboratory education. All laboratory programs require a program specific application located on the departmental website. The Health Profession Technology option is not an competitive admission program.
Degree and certificate options include the following:
- AAS and/or Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (Fort Worth campus)
- AAS and/or certificate in Histotechnology (Fort Worth campus)
- BAT in Health Professions Technology (On-Line)
- BS and/or Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science (Fort Worth campus)
- MS in Medical Laboratory Sciences (Fort Worth campus)
Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science - Description
The last sixteen months of the Medical Laboratory Science degree/certificate program is completed at the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences located in Fort Worth, Texas. The Department consists of a teaching center and numerous clinical affiliates located in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex and surrounding areas. The teaching center is housed in the Schaffer Building in Fort Worth, which consists of a lecture room, six laboratories, and a computer lab. The MLS program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Medical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018. A continuous 16-month professional laboratory curriculum is offered, totaling 55 semester hours, with 11 months in the teaching center and 5 months in the clinical affiliate.
A maximum of thirty-five students are admitted to the MLS program in the Spring and Fall semesters of each year, with application deadlines of the preceding September 1 and March 15, respectively. Admission is on a competitive basis. An overall minimum GPA of 2.5/4.00, with a minimum GPA of 2.8 in science and math, is required. NAACLS specifies that prerequisite college courses and numbers of credits required shall be those necessary to ensure admission of individuals prepared for the educational program. Prerequisite content area includes general chemistry, organic and/or biochemistry, general biological sciences, microbiology, and mathematics. Survey courses do not qualify as fulfillment of chemistry and biological science prerequisites. Developmental mathematics courses will not satisfy the mathematics requirements.
Students entering the program from other universities must fulfill the degree requirements of their institution, and that institution must provide a degree statement of the 55 hours awarded by Tarleton State University for graduation requirements. By special arrangement prior to entrance, students may elect to receive the degree from their original university or from Tarleton State University. Students who have already obtained a baccalaureate degree may also enter the program, provided they have met the program's minimum prerequisite requirements. Students articulating from affiliated Universities and post-baccalaureate students may elect to pursue a combined BS/MS MLS concentration. For additional information please see the Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science catalog page.
Successful completion of courses will be determined with the maintenance of a grade of C or better in lecture, laboratory and practicum courses. All students are admitted on a probationary status and progressive academic achievement must be maintained.
Upon successful completion of the MLS program, the Bachelor of Science degree may also be awarded. The graduated student is eligible to sit for the Medical Laboratory Science Certification examination offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
For further information concerning the Medical Laboratory Science program, contact:
Myoung Ryou Ph.D., M.S., MLS
Associate Professor and MLS Program Director
1501 Enderly Place
Fort Worth, TX 76104
(817) 926-1101
ryou@tarleton.edu
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Sciences with Certification
Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology - Description
The A.A.S. in Histotechnology requires a total of 60 credit hours consisting of 23 credit hours of prerequisites, and 37 credit hours of technical program courses. Prerequisite courses may be taken at the university or any one of the thirteen consortium community colleges. The sophomore courses comprising the technical program will be taken in Fort Worth at the Schaffer Building and affiliated clinical hospital sites. Upon successful completion of the 60 hour program, students are eligible for the AAS Degree in Histotechnology awarded from Tarleton State University.
This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Medical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, (773) 714-8880. Successful completion of the program will require a grade of “C” or better in all lecture and laboratory courses and a grade of “P” in all clinical practicum courses. After successful completion of the program students are eligible for the Histotechnician exam administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry.
Acceptance into the Histotechnology program is on a competitive basis through an evaluation based on letters of recommendation and academic performance. Students must successfully complete prerequisites before the start of the technical program. Applications may be obtained on the program's website at https://www.tarleton.edu/medicallab. Students are accepted into the program three times a year to begin in either August, January or May. Application deadlines are listed on the application.
Students entering with an associate or baccalaureate degree, and who do not wish to earn the AAS in Histotechnology degree, must have the following prerequisites:
- Biology: 8 hours including Microbiology
- Chemistry: 4 hours
- Math: 3 hours
- English: 3 hours
For more information on the Histotechnology Program, contact:
Maria Ariles, HTL(ASCP)CM
HT Program Director, and Instructor
1501 Enderly Place
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
817-926-1101
MARTILES@ Tarleton.edu
Associate of Applied Science in Histotechnology
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology - Description
The A.A.S. in Medical Laboratory Technology requires a total of 60 credit hours consisting of 23 credit hours of prerequisites, and 37 credit hours of technical program courses. Prerequisite courses may be taken at the university or any one of the thirteen consortium community colleges. The sophomore courses comprising the technical program will be taken in Fort Worth at the Schaffer Building or TCCC and affiliated clinical hospital sites. Upon successful completion of the 60 hour program, students are eligible for the AAS Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology awarded from Tarleton State University.
This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 N. River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018, (773) 714-8880. After successful completion of the program students are eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) exam administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry.
Acceptance into the Medical Laboratory Technology program is on a competitive basis through an evaluation based on letters of recommendation and academic performance. Students must successfully complete prerequisites before the start of the technical program in Fort Worth. Applications may be obtained on the program's website at https://www.tarleton.edu/medicallab. Students are accepted into the program three times a year to begin in either August, January or May. Application deadlines are listed on the application.
Students entering with an associates or baccalaureate degree must have the following prerequisites:
- Biology: 8 hours including Microbiology
- Chemistry: 4 hours
- Math: 3 hours
- English: 3 hours
For more information on the Medical Laboratory Technology program, contact:
Allison Kelly, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, SBBCM, SQA (ASQ)
MLT Program Director and Instructor
1501 Enderly Place
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
(817) 926-1101
akelly@tarleton.edu
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology
Bachelor of Applied Technology of Health Professions Technology - Description
Tarleton State University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, offers the professional degree Bachelor of Applied Technology in Health Professions Technology through its Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences, Public Health, and Nutrition Science in Fort Worth, Texas.
The Bachelor's of Applied Technology in Health Professions Technology is designed for the certified/licensed allied health practitioner who has earned an Associate's Degree and who desires or requires further education for professional development or personal satisfaction. This degree will give students who graduated from our Histotechnology or Medical Laboratory Technology programs, and graduates of other allied health associate degree programs, an opportunity to continue their education at Tarleton to earn a four year degree, while applying credit from their Workforce Education (WECM) courses.
Students seeking the Bachelor of Applied Technology in Health Professions Technology degree must hold one of the following Degrees and Certification or License:
- AAS Medical Laboratory Technology, MLT (ASCP)
- AAS Histotechnology, HT (ASCP)
- AAS Dental Hygiene, Registered Dental Hygienist
- AAS Emergency Medical Services, EMT Paramedic or equivalent
- AAS Health Information Technology, Appropriate Certification
- AAS Physical Therapy Assistant, Licensed PTA
- AAS Radiologic Technology, Registered Radiology Technologist by American Registry of Radiology Technologists
- AAS Respiratory Care, Registered Respiratory Therapist by National Board for Respiratory Therapy and Texas Department of Health
- AAS Surgical Technology, Certified Surgical Technologist by Association of Surgical Technologists
- AAS Biotechnology (Eligible students may articulate from Temple College, Collin County College or by permission of Department Head
For more information on the Health Professions Technology program, contact:
Allison Kelly, MS, MLS(ASCP)CM, SBBCM, SQA (ASQ)
MLT Program Director and Instructor
1501 Enderly Place
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
(817) 926-1101
akelly@tarleton.edu
The Bachelor of Applied Technology of Health Professions Technology
| 1 | 42 |
| Composition I | |
| Composition II | |
| Business and Professional Speaking 1 | |
| |
| General Psychology | |
| Introductory Sociology | |
| HPTC 3320 | Biotechnology and Bioethics | 3 |
| HPTC 3350 | Microbiology for Allied Health Professionals | 3 |
| HPTC 4304 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| HPTC 4305 [WI] | Issues and Trends in Health Care | 3 |
| HPTC 4349 | Pharmacology for the Allied Health Professionals | 3 |
| HPTC 4350 | Pathophysiology for the Health Professionals | 3 |
| MDLS 4360 | Introduction to Clinical Immunology | 3 |
| SOCI 4314 | Medical and Health Care Policy | 3 |
| ENGT 3320 | Industrial Safety | 3 |
| ENGL 3309 [WI] | Professional Writing | 3 |
| 15 |
| Web Development | |
| Organizational Communication | |
| Employment Law | |
| Principles of Bio-Statistics | |
| Organization Behavior | |
| Leadership | |
| Human Resource Management | |
| Psychology of Learning | |
| Educational Psychology | |
| Behavior Analysis and Behavior Management | |
| 33 |
| Total Hours | 120 |
Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Description
The BS in Public Health degree provides a foundation for students wishing to obtain employment in a public health profession or continue their education with graduate studies in public health. This degree has two different concentration areas, which require 42 General Education credit hours, as well as the following 29-30 credits in the Public Health Field of Study
Public Health Educator Concentration
The Public Health Educator concentration will prepare students to provide health education, promote healthy lifestyles, prevent diseases, and enhance quality of life in communities. A strong foundation will be developed to understand distribution of health and illness in diverse populations, the relationship of social determinants to health and illness and disease risks among human populations.
The Public Health Educator curriculum focuses on interdisciplinary efforts to address the physical, social, behavioral, mental, and environmental health concerns of communities and populations at risk for disease and injury. Graduates will plan and evaluate health services in communities, coordinate the community efforts of government agencies, care systems and private organizations and serve as advocates of improved community wellness.
Pre-Graduate Public Health Concentration
Graduates of the Pre-Graduate Public Health program will be prepared to either enter employment as a Health Education specialist or other public health career or pursue a graduate education in public health.
For more information on the Public Health program, contact:
Subi Gandhi Ph.D., MPH
Associate Professor and Advisor
254-968-0578
gandhi@tarleton.edu
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Additional Required Courses for Concentrations
Public Health Educator
| MKTG 3312 | Marketing | 3 |
| MGMT 3302 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HPTC 3350 | Microbiology for Allied Health Professionals | 3 |
| HPTC 4349 | Pharmacology for the Allied Health Professionals | 3 |
| HPTC 4304 | Health Care Management | 3 |
| KINE 1301 | Foundations of Kinesiology | 3 |
| HECO 1322 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 |
| PSYC 3303 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| CHFS 3300 | Child Development: Theory, Research, and Practice | 3 |
| CHFS 4356 [WI] | Research Methods in Human Sciences | 3 |
| SOCI 3304 | Medical Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI 4314 | Medical and Health Care Policy | 3 |
| COMM 2311 | News Gathering & Writing I | 3 |
| COMM 3311 [WI] | Feature Writing | 3 |
| 3 |
| Web Development | |
| Digital Video Production | |
| Professional Writing | |
| 3 |
| Preprofessional Development | |
| Child and Youth Guidance | |
| Family Financial Management | |
| Human Intimacy | |
| Policies and Ethical Standards | |
| PBHL 4085 | Seminar and Internship in Public Health | 3 |
| Total Hours | 51 |
Pre-Graduate Public Health
CHEM 1311
& CHEM 1111 | College Chemistry I (Lecture)
and College Chemistry I (Laboratory) | 4 |
CHEM 1312
& CHEM 1112 | College Chemistry II (Lecture)
and College Chemistry II (Laboratory) | 4 |
| MATH 1314 [shared] | College Algebra | |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistical Methods | 3 |
| BIOL 3407 | Microbiology | 4 |
| MGMT 3302 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| CHFS 3300 | Child Development: Theory, Research, and Practice | 3 |
| CHFS 4356 [WI] | Research Methods in Human Sciences | 3 |
| PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3303 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3350 | Personality | 3 |
| 3 |
| Introduction to Clinical Immunology | |
| Genetics | |
| Introduction to Virology | |
| Pathogenic Microbiology | |
| 6 |
| News Gathering & Writing I | |
| Interpersonal Communication | |
| Digital Video Production | |
| Communication Law | |
| Persuasion | |
| Public Relations | |
| Intercultural Communication | |
| Environmental Communication | |
| Organizational Communication | |
| 3 |
| Medical Sociology | |
| Medical and Health Care Policy | |
| 3 |
| Preprofessional Development | |
| Child and Youth Guidance | |
| Family Financial Management | |
| Human Intimacy | |
| Policies and Ethical Standards | |
| PBHL 4085 | Seminar and Internship in Public Health | 3 |
| Total Hours | 51 |
The Minor in Public Health
The minor in Public Health provides a foundation for students wishing to augment their health-related degree or profession. Graduates with the Public Health minor will have a better understanding of issues in community health, giving them a more well-rounded preparation for their careers.
Minor in Public Health
| PBHL 1310 | Health and Society: An Introduction to Public Health | 3 |
| PBHL 4305 [WI] | Issues and Trends in Health Care | 3 |
| PBHL 3310 | Principles of Health Promotion and Education | 3 |
| PBHL 2320 | Medical Ethics | 3 |
| PBHL 2310 | Introduction to Epidemiology | 3 |
| 3 |
| Biotechnology and Bioethics | |
| Pathophysiology for the Health Professionals | |
| Statistics for Health Care | |
| Introduction to Health Management and Policy | |
| Public Health Policy | |
| Total Hours | 18 |
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science - Description
The Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science prepares graduates for a career in health care or community nutrition education and emphasizes:
- Health, wellness, and life style habits related to food choices
- Nutrients required by the body, their food source, functions, deficiencies and toxicities
- Evidence-based medical nutrition therapy practices for disease prevention and treatment
This degree has two different concentration areas requiring 42 general credit hours and a 41-hour required program core.
Dietetics Concentration
The Dietetics concentration is an Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) accredited Nutrition and Dietetics Didactic Program (DPD) program as part of a Consortium at Stephen F. Austin State University. This program prepares highly qualified graduates for supervised practice leading to eligibility for the CDR credentialing exam to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDN). Dietetics track graduates will receive a verification statement at the end of the program indicating that they have met the requirements to apply for dietetic internship in preparation to become a RDN.
Food and Nutrition Concentration
The Food and Nutrition concentration incorporates food, nutrition, life science, public health, social science and social work courses to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to educate a diverse population in the area of health and wellness. This track also provides a pathway for pre-nursing and pre-health students a way to complete a degree and enter a career in nutrition and health promotion in a timely manner.
For more information on the Nutrition Science program, contact:
Paula McKeehan, M.S., RDN, LD
NS Program Coordinator and Assistant Professor
1333 W. Washington
Stephenville, Texas 76402
(254) 968-0577
PMCKEEHAN@tarleton.edu
Nutrition Science
Additional Required Courses for Concentrations
Dietetics Track
Food and Nutrition Track
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