Programs and Concentrations

The Biotechnology career program is recommended for individuals with a strong interest in biology, biochemistry, and molecular genetics. Emphasis will be on the bioanalytical techniques and instrumentation that are basic to understanding the application of biological systems to the field of biotechnology. Graduates of this program may be employed as laboratory technicians in universities, pharmaceutical companies, food processing industries, and a variety of industrial laboratories engaged in research and development of bio-engineered products. Students who are not seeking immediate employment have the option of transferring to a four-year institution to pursue an advanced degree. Students who plan to complete this program in two years should have successfully completed high school biology and chemistry with grades of C or better, and three years of high school mathematics including trigonometry. High school physics is recommended. Prospective students should contact Prof. Chris Wendtland, Biotechnology Program Coordinator, for more information.

BT01-Biotechnology 

This program is designed to prepare graduates to perform medical laboratory procedures and is recommended for individuals with an interest in science and health care. The program includes instruction in general laboratory procedures and skills, laboratory mathematics, medical computer applications, interpersonal and communications skills, phlebotomy, hematology, medical microbiology, immunohematology, immunology/serology, clinical chemistry, and body fluids/urinalysis. Graduates can expect a favorable job market with increasing needs and growth opportunities. Prospective students should contact Dr. Tracey Graney, CLT Program Director, for more information. Fall admission only.

Graduates of this program will be eligible to sit for the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) certification exam, which is used by New York State for licensure.

CL01- Clinical Laboratory Technician