Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)
Associate in Applied Science
Checklist
- Review the Program Admission requirements.
- View the General Education Matrix for a complete list of qualifying courses.
- Fulfill the College Degree Requirements in conjunction with this degree plan.
- Consult an Academic Advisor to ensure all academic requirements are met.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Program | 46 | |
| General Education | 16-18 | |
| Electives | 8-10 | |
| Digital Literacy | ||
| Total Credits | 70-74 | |
Degree Plan
Semesters
| 1st Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| Prescribed Program | ||
| AH 105 | Medical Terminology for Allied Health Professionals | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| Written or Oral Communications | ||
| ENGL 110 | College Composition I 1 | 3 |
| Business, Math, Science & Technology | ||
| BIOL 220 | Anatomy and Physiology I 1 | 3-4 |
| BIOL 220L | Anatomy and Physiology I Lab 1 | 1 |
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| College Algebra 1 | ||
| Elementary Statistics 1 | ||
| Credits | 13-15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| DMS 101 | Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography 1 | 1 |
| General Education | ||
| Arts & Humanities/Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Written or Oral Communications | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| College Composition II | ||
| Introduction to Professional Writing | ||
| Fundamentals of Public Speaking (Recommended) | ||
| Prescribed Electives | ||
| BIOL 221 | Anatomy and Physiology II 1 | 3-4 |
| BIOL 221L | Anatomy and Physiology II Lab 1 | 1 |
| Select one of the following Science with lab combinations: | 4-5 | |
| Concepts of Physics and Concepts of Physics Lab 1 |
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| College Physics I and College Physics I Lab 1 |
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| University Physics I and University Physics I Lab 1 |
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| Credits | 15-17 | |
| 2nd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| DMS 103 | Abdominal Sonography I 1 | 5 |
| DMS 105 | Ultrasound Physics 1 | 3 |
| DMS 106 | Clinical Ultrasound Lab I 1 | 3 |
| DMS 107 | OB/GYN Sonography I 1 | 1 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| DMS 202 | Abdominal Sonography II 1 | 1 |
| DMS 204 | OB/GYN Sonography II 1 | 4 |
| DMS 208 | Vascular Sonography 1 | 1 |
| DMS 209 | Professional Development and Growth in Sonography 1 | 1 |
| DMS 212 | Clinical Ultrasound Lab II 1 | 5 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| DMS 207 | Sonography Registry Review 1 | 1 |
| DMS 215 | Clinical Ultrasound Internship I 1 | 5 |
| Credits | 6 | |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| Prescribed Program | ||
| DMS 220 | Clinical Ultrasound Internship II 1 | 12 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 70-74 | |
Digital Literacy
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following: | ||
| College Composition I | ||
NDUS Institution Approved Training Course | ||
NDUS Institution Designated Digital Literacy Course | ||
Footnotes
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Students are required to earn "C" or higher or "T" (test credit) or "S" (satisfactory) in each course noted for successful completion of the program.
A GPA of 2.0 "C" or higher must be earned in all prescribed technical program requirement courses in order to continue in the program.
All Diagnostic Medical Sonography courses must be taken in sequence.