Medical Technology, B.S. (Long Island Campus)

Core Courses:

For information about department courses that fulfill core curriculum requirements, consult the Core Curriculum Guide 2011 . Continuing students will follow the core curriculum in the 2009-2011 Catalogue.

B.S. in Medical Technology

The B.S. in Medical Technology program prepares students for careers in the health care field as medical technologists. The program, also called clinical laboratory science, requires three years of coursework at St. Joseph’s College and one year of clinical training in an approved hospital program. St. Joseph’s has an agreement with New York Methodist Hospital School of Medical Technology to provide the clinical year. The program at the School of Medical Technology is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Students who complete the program receive a B.S. from St. Joseph’s College and a Certificate from the School of Medical Technology. They are eligible for licensure in New York State and may sit for the examination administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

Students may plan to follow the Medical Technology program when they enter the College as freshmen. Others who begin as Biology majors may choose the Medical Technology degree program in sophomore or junior year. Careful planning is required to ensure that students complete all required courses, including the Core Curriculum, by the end of junior year. For admission to the School of Medical Technology, students must earn a minimum grade of 2.5 (C+) in all courses required for the major.