Degrees

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

General Education Requirements* (38-44 hours)

Basic Skills (12 hours)

General Education Electives (26-32 hours)

Sciences** (0 hours)

Social Studies (3 hours)

Political Studies (3 hours)

Producing and Consuming (5-6 hours)

Fine Arts and Aesthetic Studies (2-3 hours)

Cultural Studies (3-5 hours)

Health and Well-Being (4-6 hours)

Human Heritage (6 hours)

*Courses must be taken from the list approved by the General Education Committee. See General Education Requirements for All Baccalaureate Degrees.

**General education sciences are satisfied by course requirements in biology (BIOL 211) and chemistry (CHEM 215/216).

Biology Core (34 hours)
Required From Chemistry (20 hours)
Clinical Year (30 hours)
At a school of medical technology affiliated with Pittsburg State University
Other Electives (0-2 hours)

TOTAL (minimum hours required) for Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology (124 hours)

Note: Only four of the 94 required hours in the first three years may be in ROTC or physical education activity courses. The student should consult the medical technology advisor for the determination of additional electives.

A student must complete the first three years (94 hours) at an accredited college or university with the last 30 of these hours being in residence at Pittsburg State University. The fourth year must be completed in a NAACLS accredited school of medical technology affiliated with this university. This university is currently affiliated with the following schools: L. E. Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Missouri; St. John's Medical Center, Joplin, Missouri; St. Luke’s, Kansas City, Missouri; North Kansas City Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri; St. John's Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri. Other clinical programs are open to PSU students. The student should consult the medical technology advisor for details.