Diagnostic Medical Sonography

(Associate in Applied Science - AAS; preferred deadline February 1 - Fall start only)

Before Admission

Admission to the program is on a competitive basis. The minimum admission requirements to the program include:

Completion of high school or GED equivalent
Completion of high school biology with a lab component with a grade of B or better OR NCC’s BIOS115 *
Completion of 2 units of high school algebra (Algebra I and II) with grades of “C” or better OR MATH022 and MATH026 OR MATH028 with grades of “C” or better or exemption through placement testing.*
Submission of an application
Submission of all official transcripts
Completion of a Career Assessment Form (CAF)
Minimum overall GPA of 3.0

*High school courses must be college preparatory level. Equivalents from other colleges may satisfy requirements.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the Sonography Program. Primary consideration will be given to applicants who have completed:

College Algebra, Human Anatomy I & II with a B or better the first time a course is taken
The general education courses that apply to the program

After Admission

Medical Form
Health Insurance
Drug Screen
State and Federal Criminal Background Checks
Child Abuse History Clearance
CPR Certification for the Health Care Provider
Written verification that the Essential Functions/Technical Standards can be met (form provided after admission)
Signed Student Release of Information Form for Allied Health Clinical Sites