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Applied Laboratory Science Technology (ALST) AS Degree
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Natural Sciences Division
Degree S0307
This program provides theoretical and technical training to prepare students for employment as entry-level chemical technicians in fields such as chemical quality control, chemical process control, analytical chemistry, water quality, and research and development. The program includes a broad-based overview of workforce options and emphasizes development of analytical skills, instrument proficiency, critical thinking, and troubleshooting of experimental designs and outcomes.

This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

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    • Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

      Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians

      SOC Career Code: 29-2012.00

      Perform routine medical laboratory tests for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. May work under the supervision of a medical technologist.

      Typical Hourly Salary
      $24.87

      The figure above is based off a percentile of 25 percent. 100 mile radus icon for career resultsAll job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

      Top Entry-Level Education
      Chart Legend
      • Doctoral Degree Or More
      • Master's Degree
      • Bachelor's Degree
      • Associate's Degree
      • Some College
      • Certificate
      • High School Diploma Or Less
      Median Salary Earnings
      $71,857.04
      Annual Job Openings
      2,535

      Openings are regional vacancies due to growth and turnover in this career.All job data and figures based on a 100 mile radius from Mt. SAC

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  • Applied Laboratory Science Technology (ALST) AS Degree

    Natural Sciences Division
    Degree S0307
    This program provides theoretical and technical training to prepare students for employment as entry-level chemical technicians in fields such as chemical quality control, chemical process control, analytical chemistry, water quality, and research and development. The program includes a broad-based overview of workforce options and emphasizes development of analytical skills, instrument proficiency, critical thinking, and troubleshooting of experimental designs and outcomes.

    This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

    Required Courses

    Course Prefix Course Name Units
    BUSM 10Principles of Continuous Quality Improvement3
    CHEM 20Introductory Organic and Biochemistry5
    CHEM 50General Chemistry I5
    or CHEM 50H General Chemistry I - Honors
    CHEM 51General Chemistry II5
    or CHEM 51H General Chemistry II - Honors
    Choose six or seven units from the following:6-7
    COMM 26
    		Interpersonal Communication
    or COMM 26H
    		 Interpersonal Communication - Honors
    MICR 22
    		Microbiology
    PHIL 12
    		Introduction to Ethics
    or PHIL 12H
    		 Introduction to Ethics - Honors
    Total Units24-25
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