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 I | 4 |
| CLSC 111: Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science Technology | 2 |
| CLSC 131: Introduction to Hematology | 2 |
| CLSC 132: Body Fluids and Urinalysis | 2 |
| CLSC 133: Hematology I/Urinalysis Clinical Practicum | 3 |
| SDEV 101: Intro to the LCCC Community | 1 |
| Semester Total | 14 |
| First Year - Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Courses | Credits |
| ^BIOG 162: Principles of Biology II OR ^BIOG 251: General Microbiology | 4 |
| CLSC 134: Advanced Hematology and Hemostasis | 2 |
| CLSC 135: Immunohematology Concepts & Procedures | 2 |
| CLSC 136: Hematology II/Immunohematology Clinic Practicum | 3 |
| ^ENGL 161: College Composition I | 3 |
| Semester Total | 14 |
| First Year - Summer Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^MTHM 168: Statistics | 3 |
| Semester Total | 3 |
| Second Year - Fall Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^CHMY 161: General, Organic and Biochemistry I | 4 |
| CLSC 213: Clinical Microbiology, Immunology and Serology | 9 |
| ^PHLY 165: Bioethics | 3 |
| Semester Total | 16 |
| Second Year - Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^CHMY 162: General, Organic and Biochemistry II | 4 |
| CLSC 221: Clinical Chemistry | 10 |
| ^SOCY 151G: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 17 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^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 Total | 26 |
Must be Taken Through CSU
| Fourth Year - Fall Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^HSC 205: Social & Cultural Determents of Health | 3 |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| ^Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
| Fourth Year - Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Course | Credits |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| ^Writing Across the Curriculum (within major) | 3 |
| American Civic Literacy | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| HSC 499: Exit Evaluation | 0 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
| Total cumulative credits earned at CSU | 30+ |
| Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences Degree Awarded | 120 |
** 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.