Program Goals

To provide educational excellence in the discipline of Medical Technology for Arkansas and beyond, continually striving for excellence in teaching, research/scholarly activities, and professional and community service
To maintain educational excellence in the clinical laboratory science curriculum that addresses current and emergent knowledge and skills to provide the student with competencies to pass with high scores the national certification examinations and to begin professional work as an entry-level, baccalaureate-prepared, laboratory scientist
To produce graduates who are effective communicators with all members of the health care team
To instill in our graduates the highest standards of performance and professional ethics
To develop in our students creative and critical thinking skills needed to promote sound and independent judgments
To maintain and develop new partnerships with clinical affiliates and the biotechnology industry to provide for continuing education and laboratory training opportunities
To foster leadership through personal examples and to provide a source of leadership knowledge and guidance in medical technology/clinical laboratory sciences
To work collaboratively with medical researchers in cutting-edge projects leading to innovations in biotechnology and contribute to sustaining the growth of the laboratory science profession