Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Student Outcomes

The student will:

  1. Synthesize principles from mathematics, natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and humanities to serve as a foundation for sonographic practice.
  2. Integrate scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective communication methods to provide quality care and useful diagnostic information.
  3. Employ critical thinking by practicing as an entry-level sonographer.
  4. Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior as a diagnostic medical sonographer.

Assessment Procedures

Survey of graduates

Survey of employers

Monitoring of certification examinations

General Education Requirements

BIOL 234 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

3

MATH 152 - College Algebra

Also acceptable: MATH 174 or MATH 175

3

PSY 154 - Introduction to Psychology

3

RSCI 499C - Senior Seminar in Radiologic Sciences

3

General Education Total

36

Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education courses and requirements for the University.

Program Requirements

DMS 400 - Introduction to Sonography

1

DMS 402A - Scanning Techniques I

1

DMS 408 - Sonographic Sectional Anatomy

2

DMS 410 - Abdominal Sonography

2

DMS 412 - Scanning Techniques II

1

DMS 416A - Scanning Techniques III

1

DMS 418 - Genitourinary Sonography

2

DMS 420 - Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation I

2

DMS 426A- Scanning Techniques IV

1

DMS 428 - Obstetrical Sonography

2

DMS 430 - Sonography Internship I

6

DMS 438 - Selected Topics in Sonography

2

DMS 441 - Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation II

2

DMS 442A - Scanning Techniques V

1

DMS 450 - Sonographic Internship II

6

DMS 470 - Sonographic Internship III

4

DMS 480 - Seminar in Sonography

2

DMS 490 - Sonography Internship IV

3

Program Requirements Total

41

Supplemental Requirements

BIOL 235 — Anatomy and Physiology II

3

CIS 101— Computers for Learning

2

IMS/NURS 202 — Medical Terminology

2

RSCI 110 — Introduction to Radiologic Sciences

1

RSCI 200 — Patient Care

3

RSCI 206 — Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Imaging Production I

5

RSCI 210 — Radiographic Equipment and Imaging I

3

RSCI 230 — Radiography Clinical Internship I

10

RSCI 300 — Film Critique and Evaluation

2

RSCI 310 — Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning, and Imaging Production II

4

RSCI 320 — Radiography Clinical Internship II

10

RSCI 330 — Imaging Pathology

2

RSCI 335 — Radiation Biology and Protection

2

RSCI 340 — Radiographic Equipment and Imaging II

3

RSCI 346 — Radiation Physics and Electronics

2

RSCI 350 — Seminar in Radiography

2

Program Requirements Total

57

For transfer students, refer to Admission Criteria item E of the Bachelor of Imaging Science section.

Components of Degree Requirements

General Education

36

Program Requirements

41

Supplemental Requirements

57

Degree Requirements Total

134

Upon permission, experienced sonographers may elect to take "CLEP" tests for credit in subjects they have mastered. Refer to the University and department "CLEP" policies for additional information.

Up one level:

Department of Imaging Sciences