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Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Science Accreditation and Licensure

Accreditation

Our Master of Science (MS) in Medical Laboratory Science program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS): 

5600 N. River Road
Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018
(773) 714-8880 ext. 380

www.naacls.org

 

Licensure

Institutions are required to make public whether a program is designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional license or certification that is required for employment in an occupation or is advertised as meeting such requirements.  

Institutions are required to make public, for each state, whether the completion of that program would be sufficient to meet licensure requirements in a state for that occupation, did not meet requirements or has not made a determination. 

These requirements apply to all programs offered via all modalities (distance education and not). 

Students should review the specific academic requirements for the program in which they are enrolling, including those related to practicum/internship, as well as pre-qualifications for licensure, such as the need for a criminal background check.  

We highly recommend that students contact the applicable licensure board(s) in their state of residence or in the state where they intend to obtain a license before beginning an academic program that results in licensure and prior to beginning any internship/practicum.  

Many licensure boards have additional requirements beyond successful degree completion to obtain a license. Please be advised that state laws, regulations and policies may change at any time.  

Changes in requirements can impact the program’s ability to meet educational requirements for licensure.  

Enrolled and prospective students are strongly encouraged to check with the licensing board(s) in their state of residence or in the state in which they intend to obtain a license for the most recent information and requirements.  

The College of Health Sciences will periodically review the state requirements. The College of Health Sciences disclosure does not provide any guarantee that any particular state licensure or certification entity will approve or deny a student’s application. 

Licensure information by state

  Link, by State Does this program meet the requirements?

Alabama

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Alaska

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Arizona

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Arkansas

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

California

MLS licensing

NO*

Colorado

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Connecticut

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Delaware

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Florida

MLS licensing

YES

Georgia

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Hawaii

MLS licensing

YES

Idaho

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Illinois

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Indiana

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Iowa

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Kansas

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Kentucky

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Louisiana

MLS licensing

YES

Maine

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Maryland

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Massachusetts

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Michigan

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Minnesota

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Mississippi

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Missouri

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Montana

MLS licensing

YES

Nebraska

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Nevada

MLS licensing

YES

New Hampshire

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

New Jersey

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

New Mexico

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

New York

MLS licensing

NO*

North Carolina

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

North Dakota

MLS licensing

YES

Ohio

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Oklahoma

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Oregon

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Pennsylvania

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Rhode Island

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

South Carolina

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

South Dakota

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Tennessee

MLS licensing

YES

Texas

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Utah

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Vermont

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Virginia

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Washington

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

West Virginia

MLS licensing

YES

Wisconsin

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES

Wyoming

N/A state does not license this specific profession

YES