Certificate Programs

Certificate Program for Phlebotomy Technician:

This certificate program trains health care professionals to collect blood for laboratory analysis. The program consists of 45 hours of in-class coursework and 100 hours of supervised clinical experience provided by Hoag Memorial Hospital, Los Alamitos Medical Center and St. Joseph Hospital. This program is accredited by the California Dept. of Health, Laboratory Field Services and the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. To be eligible for admission, the applicant must be 18 years of age or older and have a high school diploma with a minimum grade point av. of 2.0 or a GED. For applications materials, prospective students should contact Dr. Carol Itatani, Ph.D., Dept. Biological Sciences, CSULB, phone: 562-985-4825, email: citatani@csulb.edu. Accepted students will register through the University College and Extension Services (Link here). Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate from the University College Extension Services and are eligible to take the national certifying exam offered by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists.

Certificate Program in Biomedical Art (code ART_CT01)

The Certificate Program in Biomedical Art is an interdisciplinary program sponsored by the Art and Biological Sciences Departments. Requirements for the certificate are listed in the Art section of the current Catalog.

Certificate in Biotechnology (code BIOLCT01)

Biotechnology is a rapidly growing field that encompasses many domains of science. Specifically, biotechnology refers to a process which ultimately yields a product. The products can be loosely subdivided into five categories; biological organisms with novel traits, DNAs, RNAs, proteins, and compounds. The Undergraduate Certificate in Biotechnology is the integrated use of specific offerings of the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, including the departments of Biological Sciences and Chemistry and Biochemistry. Laboratory facilities and selected courses will serve to provide a fundamental background in the theory and techniques of biotechnology. The certificate may be earned in conjunction with or subsequent to a baccalaureate degree. Courses offered for the certificate may be used to satisfy, as appropriate, major or minor requirements. Contact advisor: Dr. Lisa Klig

Prerequisites for Admission

1. Completion of the following courses with a grade of "C" or better (or permission of the biotechnology certificate program director): CHEM 111A, B; CHEM 320A, B; CHEM 441A, B; BIOL 340; BIOL 370; MICR 211.

Requirements

1. A baccalaureate degree (can be concurrent);
2. Completion of the program's prerequisite course requirements;
3. Approval by the program director;
4. Completion of the Core Curriculum: BIOL 477/577 (3); NSCI 492 (3); BIOL 473/573 (3); MICR 480/580 (1); Additional 3 units to be selected in consultation with the program director;