The Master of Science degree, with a major in Clinical Laboratory Management, joins the academic expertise of two existing programs in the College of Health Sciences and meets a growing market need. It is a joint degree program shared by the Department of Health Systems Management and the Department of Clinical Laboratory Sciences. This program, with both full-time and part-time options, is designed for the practicing clinical laboratory scientist who desires formal graduate education in management. It builds upon the technical knowledge of the clinical laboratory scientist by providing advanced courses in organizational theory, research, finance, economics and health care organization, as well as clinical laboratory science. Graduates will have enhanced skills and knowledge to develop new approaches to clinical issues, design and implement data analyses, plan and implement new laboratory programs, respond to administrative issues and understand research methods. Graduates will be educated to assume the role of laboratory manager or laboratory supervisor. Blending the technical expertise of a clinical laboratory sciences background with advanced knowledge in the clinical sciences, research and management, the program will prepare individuals to effectively meet the challenges and demands of operating a clinical laboratory in today's rapidly evolving health care delivery system.

Graduates who have at least two years of full-time acceptable experience in clinical laboratory supervision/management within the last ten years may apply for the Diplomat in Laboratory Management DLM (ASCP) certification examination given by the American Society of Clinical Pathology Board of Registry.