The purpose of the clinical laboratory science programs is to provide educational experiences resulting in clinical laboratory professionals with the theoretical knowledge and the technical skills necessary to provide quality laboratory services in accordance with nationally accepted standards. The programs provide quality educational experiences to students throughout the state of Arkansas and the lower Mississippi Delta area with respect to both the delivery systems utilized and the content prescribed.

The programs provide fully integrated associate and baccalaureate programs that allow students to enter and exit two levels with a minimum of repetition. The associate degree level provides educational experiences resulting in the basic theoretical knowledge and technical skills necessary to function as clinical laboratory technicians. The baccalaureate degree level builds upon the foundations provided by the associate degree level to provide comprehensive and in-depth educational experiences necessary for the decision making and problem solving required to function as clinical laboratory scientists.

In accordance with the mission of the university, educational experiences include opportunities for critical thinking, effective and logical communication, and use of current technology and other resources to allow students to expand and utilize their knowledge.