REQUIREMENTS FOR A MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY MAJOR
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology:
Liberal Arts and Sciences Core: 42 credits
Medical Technology: 65 credits
Hospital Requirements: 32 credits
Total: 139 credits
A language and second Social Science course are not required. A student must either demonstrate equivalent knowledge of CS 115 Introduction to Computer-Based Systems, or successfully complete CS 115 at Caldwell College. Incoming freshmen must complete this requirement within the first three semesters.
Students who major in Medical Technology must complete:
- BI 101/101L and BI 102/102L General Biology
- BI 210 Cell Biology
- BI 207 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology
- BI 315/315L Microbiology
- BI 316/316L Immunology
- BI 402/402L Genetics
- CH 111/111L and CH 112/112L General Chemistry I & II
- CH 203/203L and CH 204/204L Organic Chemistry I & II
- CH 306/306L Analytical Chemistry I
- MA 130 and MA 131 Foundations of Analysis
- MA 207 Applications of Statistics
- PY 201/201L and PY 202/202L General Physics
STUDENTS MUST ALSO COMPLETE 32 CREDITS IN A DESIGNATED HOSPITAL
The courses prescribed by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the required liberal arts courses are completed in the first three years. These are followed by a twelve-month training period in a approved hospital which qualifies students for admittance to the examination of the Registry of Medical Technologists. The Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology is awarded at the completion of the hospital program.
The college does not charge tuition for the year in a hospital laboratory. However, the student must register at the college for the Fall and Spring semesters and formally apply for graduation. Hospital Laboratory Training (12 months) is 32 credits. Students will select their laboratory affiliations in consultation with the faculty coordinator.
Since it is a prerogative of each hospital to choose its trainees, Caldwell College cannot guarantee acceptance in any specific institution.
The college, at this time, has complete affiliations with the following approved schools of medical technology:
- Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, NJ
- Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ
- The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ
In the event that the student is not accepted in the hospital of his/her choice, the student has the option of completing the requirements for another science degree. Transfers into medical technology will be considered on an individual basis.
STATEMENT OF OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT
Successful completion of this hospital practicum is accepted in lieu of a senior research project.