Note from the Program Director

Fall 2026

Thank you for your interest in the Medical Laboratory Science Program (MLS) at the College of Staten Island. The Medical Laboratory Science Program has been in existence for nearly four decades. Our four-year B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (BS-MLS) program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and registered with the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a licensure-qualifying program. Upon graduation, students are eligible to sit for the MLS(ASCP) certification examination and are eligible for New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) licensure.

We are now pleased to offer two pathways for students interested in pursuing a career in Medical Laboratory Science: our traditional B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science and our newly approved Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Medical Laboratory Science. The Certificate provides a pathway for qualified students who have already earned a bachelor’s degree in a natural science. 

The tentative launch date for the Certificate program is Summer 2027. Additional information regarding admission requirements, prerequisites, and the application process can be found on this website’s landing page.

Contact Information

Adrienne Paez, MS, MLS (ASCP)

Director, Medical Laboratory Science Program

Building 6S Room 134
Email Adrienne Paez, MS, MLS (ASCP)

The MLS program has been NAACLS-accredited since 2012. NAACLS is committed to being the premier agency for accreditation and approval of education programs in the clinical laboratory sciences and related health care professions. 

NAACLS 

5600 N. River Rd, Suite 720 Rosemont IL  60018-5119; 

Phone: 773.714.8880; fax: 773.714.8886; info@naacls.org

Submitted as part of the 2025 NAACLS Annual Survey, three MLS Program Outcomes were determined:  Graduation, Job Placement, and Certification Exam Pass Rates

The tables for assessment outcomes are found below for time the period of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2026. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at Adrienne.Paez@csi.cuny.edu 

Sincerely,

Adrienne Paez, MS, MLS (ASCP)
Director, Medical Laboratory Science Program

Department of Biology/CUNY College of Staten Island

718-982-3961
 

 

  7/1/22 – 6/30/23 7/1/23 – 6/30/24 7/1/24-6/30/25 7/1/25-6/30/26
Graduation Rate 100% 100% 100% 100%
Job Placement Rate 100% 93% 92% 100%*
ASCP- BOC Pass Rate 91% 75% 93% 100%*

 


    *Results are to date. Data incomplete and not yet finalized for this reporting period.