Associate of Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Science

Arkansas State University

The submitted application packet is to consist of a completed CLS program application in Slate, two completed reference forms (requested in Slate, one from a personal, non-relative reference, and one from a professional or instructional reference), and college/university transcripts of all college work attempted. Applications are not reviewed on a first come/first served basis.The minimum cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for admission is 2.50. Factors considered in the AAS application process include the following:Cumulative grade point average: 2.5Worth up to 56 points of possible 80 points.Proficiency in a second language, spoken and written, confirmed through the A-State World Languages Department:Worth up to 6 points of possible 80 points for AAS in CLS application.Two references provided by the applicant evaluated according to a standardized rubric: Worth up to 18 points of possible 80 points.Applications received after April 15th will not be accepted.Completion of (or current enrollment in) key coursework before beginning the AAS:General Chemistry I (A-State CHEM 1011, 1013)Anatomy & Physiology II (A-State BIOL 2011, 2013)Microbiology (A-State BIOL 2101, 2103) Students who are admitted into the CLS Program will be expected to provide their own transportation to and from assigned clinical sites. Transportation is not provided by A-State or the CLT/CLS Programs.