BS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Admission Policy & Matriculation into Program
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is considered competitive due to the limited number of students admitted into the program (13), which is based on clinical placement availability.
There are two pathways for admission into the program. Pathway 1 is “Direct Accept” which is for high school applicants. Pathway 2 is for traditional college transfer applicants. Please see the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program website for admission information/policy.
Progression in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Diagnostic Medical Sonography students must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA and must pass all Diagnostic Medical Sonography Courses with a B- or higher to stay in the program. See the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program website for most current information.
Technical Standards
Technical standards apply for the admission into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. These standards include motor, sensory, communication, behavior and critical thinking and cognitive skills. A complete list is available on the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program website.
Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0
Achieve a minimum grade of B- in MA100B, ENG 105, ENG 106, BI105, BI106, PY101,ID230, ID304 and all DMS and MI courses, and a C in all other prerequisite and core courses.
Clinical Practicum II and V start in early January. Winter session clinical is 5 days/week for 2 weeks.
There is a summer course and clinical in the summer between junior and senior years that meets four days per week.