Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Student Outcomes
The student will:
- Synthesize principles from mathematics, natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities to serve as a foundation for sonographic practice.
- Integrate scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective communication methods to provide quality care and useful diagnostic information.
- Employ critical thinking by practicing as an entry-level sonographer.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
Assessment Procedures
Survey of graduates
Survey of employers
Monitoring of certification examinations
Required Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Curriculum Sequence
Summer II
DMS 400 — Introduction to Sonography |
1 |
DMS 402A — Scanning Techniques I |
1 |
DMS 408 — Sonographic Sectional Anatomy |
2 |
Total |
4 |
Fall Semester
DMS 410 — Abdominal Sonography |
2 |
DMS 412A — Scanning Techniques II |
1 |
DMS 416A — Scanning Techniques III |
1 |
DMS 418 — Genitourinary Sonography |
2 |
DMS 420 — Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation I |
2 |
DMS 430 — Sonography Internship I |
6 |
Total |
14 |
Spring Semester
DMS 426A — Scanning Techniques IV |
1 |
DMS 428 — Obstetrical Sonography |
2 |
DMS 438 — Selected Topics in Sonography |
2 |
DMS 441 — Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation II |
2 |
DMS 442A — Scanning Techniques V |
1 |
DMS 450 — Sonography Internship II |
6 |
RSCI 499C — Senior Seminar in Radiologic Sciences |
3 |
Total |
17 |
Summer I
DMS 470 — Sonography Internship III |
4 |
Total |
4 |
Summer II
DMS 480 — Seminar in Sonography |
2 |
DMS 490 — Sonography Internship IV |
3 |
Total |
5 |
Total Core Requirement |
97-101 |
Total Sonography Option |
44 |
Total BSIS, DMS |
14 |
Upon permission, experienced sonographers may elect to take "CLEP" tests for credit in subjects they have mastered. Please refer to the University and department "CLEP" policies for additional information.