About the Clinical Laboratory Science Program

Mission Statement

Since our establishment in 1977, the SFSU CLS Program provides the academic and practical experience necessary to attain entry-level competency in the practice field. This educational model has a strong academic structure and offers intensive technical development. This model also emphasizes the critical importance of leadership in the field of clinical laboratory science through the application of principles related to problem solving and evaluation, education, communication, research and management

The faculty of the CLS Program has a responsibility for the impact the student enrolled in the CLS Program may have on patient testing. In order to fulfill this responsibility, the program has established minimum technical standards that must be met, with or without reasonable documented accommodation, in order to participate in the program and graduate.

The program is committed to the principal of equal opportunity. The program does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, disabled veteran or Vietnam-era veteran status.

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Accreditation

SF State's CLS program has been accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) for the maximum 10 years (renews in 2029).

National Accreditation Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL
(773) 714-8880
http://www.naacls.org 

Goals

The overall goal of the program is to prepare graduates who are knowledgeable and respected clinical laboratory scientists, and who are lifelong learners with the potential for leadership as supervisors, managers, and educators.

Gainful Employment Regulation Disclosure

In accordance with the Department of Education's current Gainful Employment regulations effective July 1, 2024, we provide prospective students with the following program information:

  • Program Classification and Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code
  • Comprehensive O*NET links to detailed occupational profiles
  • Complete program costs, including:
    • Tuition and required fees
    • Books, supplies, and equipment expenses
  • Program performance metrics:
    • Graduation rates and typical time to completion
    • Employment outcomes and job placement rates
    • Program accreditation status and licensure requirements

For detailed information regarding these metrics for your program of interest, please refer to our complete Gainful Employment Disclosure documentation available on our website.