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Online Education for Clinical Laboratory Scientists
Certificates/Degree Choices | The UMDNJ Advantage | Web Learning FAQs
Try a Course | How to Apply/Enroll
Welcome to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) Educational Web Site for health professionals working in the clinical laboratory setting. Here you will learn about our full range of educational programming, all of which is available anywhere, anytime via the World Wide Web!
All of our online courses, certificates and degrees are sponsored by the UMDNJ - School of Health Related Professions (SHRP) and taught by faculty in the Departments of Clinical Laboratory Sciences or Interdisciplinary Studies. SHRP is a leader in Web-based education for allied health professionals, providing over 60 quality courses to hundreds of students since 1997. Our faculty are experts in their fields, and experienced online teachers.
For more information on UMDNJ, the Nation's largest academic health science center, we suggest visiting the University's Web Site or taking a virtual tour of our institution. For more information on the School of Health Related Professions and its Departments and Programs, visit the SHRP Web Site.
 The Choice is Yours: Our Certificates and Degrees
To meet the needs of clinical laboratory professionals seeking to advance educationally and professionally, we offer a choice of two Web-based degrees and two Web-based certificates. The following table compares these options. To learn more about each option, follow the links in that column.
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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science
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For BS-prepared clinical laboratory professionals, who are certified and/or licensed to practice in the US, and want to advance their skills and develop new proficiencies in clinical laboratory science. All courses are offered online.
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12 credits |
 Download the Brochure
MSHS-CLS Track Coordinator:
Nadine Fydryszewski, PhD
fydrysna@umdnj.edu
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Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS) - Clinical Laboratory Science Track
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For BS-prepared clinical laboratory professionals, who are certified and/or licensed to practice in the US, and want to advance their skills and develop new proficiencies in clinical laboratory science, and obtain a graduate degree. All courses are offered online. |
30 credits
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Download the Brochure
MSHS-CLS Track Coordinator:
Nadine Fydryszewski, PhD
fydrysna@umdnj.edu
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| Certificate in Clinical Practice Management |
For BS-prepared health professionals in clinical managerial roles or those wanting to develop clinical management skills. |
12 credits |
Download the Brochure
MHS Program Director
Albert Heuer, PhD
heueraj@umdnj.edu
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| Master of Science in Health Care Management |
For BS-prepared health professionals in clinical managerial roles or those wanting to develop clinical management skills and obtain a graduate degree |
33 credits |
Download the Brochure
MHS Program Director
Albert Heuer, PhD
heueraj@umdnj.edu
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All program materials are Adobe Acrobat files. If you do not have the free Acrobat Reader, click here. |
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What We Offer - The UMDNJ Advantage |
UMDNJ and the School of Health Related Professions Faculty are committed to providing our distance learners with educational quality, flexibility and value. Listed below are some of the many advantages we offer to participants in our online programming. We encourage you to compare the UMDNJ Advantage to what others can or can't provide. Once you do, we are confident that you will choose to come learn with us.
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Earn credits or a degree from the Nation's largest academic health sciences center |
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Learn with one of the most experienced providers of distance education in allied health |
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Study part-time in programs especially designed to support the busy working professional |
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Participate anywhere, anytime - on your schedule and at your convenience |
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Interact one-on-one with our expert teaching faculty and your colleagues from throughout the Nation |
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Have remote access to our virtual health sciences library, one of the best in the Country |
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Take coursework at any accredited university, including online courses (pre-approval required) |
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Receive credit for non-collegiate learning experiences through our portfolio assessment program |
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Develop proficiencies in information technologies while advancing your clinical or managerial skills |
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Web-Based Learning FAQs |
 What special equipment and skills do I need to participate in online learning?
 You should possess basic computer skills such as Internet browsing and searching, e-mailing and word processing. You must also have remote (off campus) access to Internet services, to include at least Internet browsing capability and e-mail.
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I have never taken an online course before. How does it work?
We use a course management system to deliver our courses online. All first time students are required to complete a 2-3 hour online orientation. The orientation will introduce you to the environment and guide you through some of its most commonly used features.
How are the online courses designed?
A The most important ingredient in an online course is your participation. Our online courses have been designed to provide a high level of interaction between you, your instructors, and fellow classmates. Ongoing interactions between faculty and students is required, and our faculty are readily accessible by e-mail or phone. Courses are offered over a semester and are divided into content units. Activities are scheduled on a weekly basis with readings, assignments, and participation in online discussions with course faculty and students. Weekly due dates for course assignments and activities are provided by the faculty. Your online participation is asynchronous, that is, you do not have to be online at any specific time - you can log into a course during the week at your own convenience. On average, you should expect to dedicate 9 hours per week for each graduate course.
What about library resources? How can I access them at a distance?
The UMDNJ Libraries provide extraordinarily good online access to dozens of research databases and hundreds of full-text journals. These resources are not available to the general public, but are available to you once you register for courses. To get a better feel for the scope of library resources offered, visit the following site:
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Not Sure? - Try a Course and See! |
Maybe you're not sure about applying for admission to our certificate or degree programs. Or maybe you would just like to experience a distance learning course before making any final decisions. The School of Health Related Professions has just the right plan for you! You can enroll as a nonmatriculant in courses offered in these programs
Click Here.
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How to Apply or Enroll |
To Apply for Admissions to our Degree Programs
- Review the eligibility requirements and admission procedures for the program you plan to apply for (provided in each Program's brochure or information flyer).
- Carefully follow the instructions provided in the application package being sure to submit all required materials (application form, fee, etc) and supplemental documentation (e.g., professional certifications and memberships, official transcripts, letters of recommendation, professional certificates, personal statement).
To Apply for the Online Graduate Certificate in Clinical Laboratory Science or Clinical Systems Management Click Here.
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