To obtain the Associate of Applied Science degree in laboratory science from Ohio State ATI, students must complete a minimum of 106 quarter credit hours with a cumulative point-hour ratio of 2.00 or above. They must satisfactorily complete a prescribed curriculum which includes at least 59 quarter credit hours in technical studies and 47 quarter credit hours in basic and general studies. A minimum of 45 quarter credit hours must be earned through regular course work at the institute, exclusive of an internship. Students in the laboratory science program are required to complete a minimum of two credit hours of practicum. This is a supervised, practical work experience that provides students the opportunity to apply skills learned in the classroom and laboratory of their chosen area of specialty.
Students work in industry, research settings, or academic institutions.
Laboratory science students complete an industry internship of 16 weeks of full-time employment in their field of study. Ohio State ATI helps students find appropriate internship positions in both Ohio and other states. Students are paid for their employment, graded on their job performance, and awarded academic credit. This can serve to broaden professional opportunities and educational experience. Students who decide to follow this curriculum track are urged to work closely with their academic advisers.