Mission

The mission of the CLS Program is to be a leader in educating clinical laboratory science professionals. In accordance with the University of Minnesota's mission, we strive to do this in an environment that embodies the values of academic freedom, responsibility, integrity, and cooperation; that provides an atmosphere of mutual respect, free from racism, sexism, and other forms of prejudice and intolerance; that assists individuals, institutions, and communities in responding to a continuously changing world; that is conscious of and responsive to the needs of the many communities it is committed to serving; that creates and supports partnerships within the University, with other educational programs, and with communities to achieve common goals; and that inspires, sets high expectations for, and empowers the individuals within its community.

Goals

The CLS program pursues its mission through teaching, research, and actively working with the health care community to assist in meeting the clinical laboratory needs of the state of Minnesota. Specifically, the program:

• educates students to be clinical laboratory professionals who have the knowledge, skills, and values to provide competent and ethical practice in clinical laboratory science;
• develops new knowledge about the practice of clinical laboratory science;
• helps communities and other professionals develop an awareness and understanding of the role of the clinical laboratory professional and the work they perform;
• collaborates with other professionals within the health care community to assess the changing needs of the clinical laboratory, designs solutions to meet the challenges, and monitors the quality of laboratory practice; and
• provides continuing education opportunities to practicing clinical laboratory professionals.

What's Inside

• Faculty/staff in Clinical Laboratory Sciences
• Performance Sites