Preparing Leaders
    for a Technological Age . . .

The University of Mary Clinical Laboratory Science Program (CLS)

• Assists students in thinking effectively, empirically, independently, and constructively through the use of the scientific method.
• Blends liberal arts and this professional program into one unified course of study.
• Emphasizes lifelong learning, learning how to learn.
• Presents leadership skills and practices in a Benedictine environment.
• Gives students real experiences in practicing their newly acquired skills.

Since 2000, 100 percent of CLS students have passed the national licensure exams and have obtained employment in CLS or in A CLS-related profession.

Mission

We exist to provide an educational experience to prepare students to function effectively in a professional program accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) and to prepare students to function as lifelong learners and servant-leaders in their chosen careers.

Philosophy

Our philosophy is drawn from the university's foundations which are Christian, Catholic and Benedictine. We are a community of learners with students and faculty participating in the learning process. We seek to personalize learning, taking students from where they are to where they need to go. For students to become lifelong learners they need to discover how to learn. Thus we intend to equip students with the skills and knowledge base necessary to exhibit excellence as professionals who employ Benedictine values as servant-leaders and team builders.

Outcomes

Graduates of the University of Mary Clinical Laboratory Science Program will:

• Be able to effectively communicate in both written and oral formats.
• Exhibit adequate knowledge and technical, analytical and critical-thinking skills to be accepted into, function in, and succeed in a nationally accredited Clinical Laboratory Science program.
• Be able to qualify for national certification examinations.
• Be able to assume leadership roles in the community and in their profession.

Faculty