What is the med tech curriculum?
The medical technology program at Shippensburg University is referred to as a “4+1” program. During the first four years of college, students are either Biology/Medical Technology majors or Chemistry/Medical Technology majors. With advisement from faculty in their respective major (biology or chemistry), students work toward completion of their four year baccalaureate degree taking coursework required by the major AND coursework that is required by medical technology clinical programs. At the end of four years, the med tech student earns the biology or chemistry degree and, if still interested in medical technology, matriculates to a clinical one-year hospital-based program. Application to clinical year programs should be done the summer prior to the student’s senior year. Following completion of the clinical year, credits are transferred to Shippensburg University from the hospital and the student earns a SECOND undergraduate degree: a B.S. in Medical Technology. During the clinical y
