AAS in Clinical Laboratory Science Technology Pathway to BS in Health Sciences

The following document provides guidance for students interested in starting their Associate of Applied Science in Clinical Laboratory Science Technology at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and completing their Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Cleveland State University (CSU). 

Suggested Sequence at LCCC

First Year - Fall Semester 
Course Credits
^BIOG 161: Principles of Biology I4
CLSC 111: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science Technology2
CLSC 131: Introduction to Hematology2
CLSC 132: Body Fluids and Urinalysis2
CLSC 133: Hematology I/Urinalysis Clinical Practicum3
SDEV 101: Intro to the LCCC Community1
Semester Total14
First Year - Spring Semester 
CoursesCredits
^BIOG 162: Principles of Biology II OR 
^BIOG 251: General Microbiology
4
CLSC 134: Advanced Hematology and Hemostasis 2
CLSC 135: Immunohematology Concepts & Procedures2
CLSC 136: Hematology II/Immunohematology Clinic Practicum3
^ENGL 161: College Composition I3
Semester Total14
First Year - Summer Semester
CourseCredits
^MTHM 168: Statistics3
Semester Total3

 

Second Year - Fall Semester 
CourseCredits
^CHMY 161: General, Organic and Biochemistry I4
CLSC 213: Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Serology9
^PHLY 165: Bioethics3
Semester Total16
Second Year - Spring Semester 
CourseCredits
^CHMY 162: General, Organic and Biochemistry II4
CLSC 221: Clinical Chemistry10
^SOCY 151G: Introduction to Sociology 3
Semester Total17
Total cumulative credits earned at LCCC -
Associate of Applied Science Degree Awarded
64

Honors courses are acceptable where available.

Pre-requisites:

  • College-ready in Math and English.
  • 2 years of the same foreign language completed in high school.
  • Students who do not meet these pre-requisites may need to complete additional credits.

Once an associate degree is earned, additional courses taken at LCCC may not be eligible for financial aid. Please see Financial Aid for details.

This map represents one example of how to complete the AAS and BSHS degrees. Students should refer to the LCCC Catalog and CSU Catalog for requirements, course sequencing, and other degree information, as well as work closely with counselors/advisors at both institutions to discuss options. To further discuss the Bachelor of Science in health Sciences requirement, please contact Cleveland State’s College of Health Student Services office at COHadvising@csuohio.edu.

CSU Degree Requirements

*Courses to be taken through CSU or LCCC
CourseCredits
^HSC 203: Med. Terminology (ALHN 110 or 112 at LCCC) 1
^COH 102: Writing in Health Prof (ENGL 162 at LCCC) 3
**Digital Literacy 3
**Arts and Humanities (cannot be from PHL) 3
General Electives 16
Semester Total26

Must be Taken Through CSU

Fourth Year - Fall Semester 
CourseCredits
^HSC 205: Social & Cultural Determents of Health3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Upper Division Elective3
Semester Total15
Fourth Year - Spring Semester 
CourseCredits
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Writing Across the Curriculum (within major)3
American Civic Literacy 3
Upper Division Elective3
Upper Division Elective3
HSC 499: Exit Evaluation0
Semester Total15
Total cumulative credits earned at CSU30+
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Degree Awarded120

** Students who do not complete the OT 36 should refer to the transfer guide for LCCC options to fulfill their General Education requirements. If 60 credits are transferred into CSU, the student will only need one Writing Across the Curriculum course.


^ A grade of C or higher is required in English Composition courses, Writing Across the Curriculum, and all Health Science major requirements. Up to 18 credits of CLSC courses with a C or higher will apply toward the major.


This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Cleveland State University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, CSU reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.


CSU requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation. At least 30 credits must be completed in-residence at CSU. At least 24 of the in-residence credits must be completed at the upper division (300/400) level. A minimum of 18 credits toward the major must be completed through CSU coursework. Students deficient in total credits or in-residence must take additional elective credits to meet the minimum requirements. Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above or may need additional electives.

 

Updated January 2026.