Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Associate in Applied Science

(Suggested Occupational Plan)

Prerequisites:

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
ENGL 1301Composition I

3

Humanities/Visual or Performing Arts Elective

3

BIOL 2401Human Anatomy and Physiology I

4

BIOL 2402Human Anatomy and Physiology II

4

MATH 1314College Algebra

3

Communications (SPCH) Core Elective

3

Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective

3

PHYS 1305Introductory Physics I

3

Humanities/Visual or Performing Arts Elective: Choose one 3 semester credit hour course from the following- ALL ENGL 2300+ Literature courses, ARTS, DRAM, PHIL, HUMA, MUSI courses or DANC 2303.

Social and Behavioral Sciences Core Elective: Choose one 3 semester credit hour course from the following- All ECON, GEOG, GOVT, HIST, PSYC, or SOCI courses. 

First Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DSVT 1103Introduction to Vascular Technology

1

DMSO 1210Introduction to Sonography

2

Second Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DMSO 1355Sonographic Pathophysiology

3

DMSO 1302Basic Ultrasound Physics

3

DMSO 1360Clinical-Diagnostic Medical Sonography

3

DMSO 1441Abdominopelvic Sonography

4

Third Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DMSO 1342Intermediate Ultrasound Physics

3

DMSO 2305Sonography of Obstetrics/Gynecology

3

DMSO 1266Practicum I: DMS and Ultrasound Technician

2

Fourth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DSVT 1300Principles of Vascular Technology

3

DMSO 2266Practicum II: DMS and Ultrasound Technician

2

DMSO 2353Sonography of Superficial Structures

3

Fifth Semester

Course CodeCourse NameSemester Hours
DMSO 2230Advanced Ultrasound and Review

2

DMSO 2366Practicum III: DMS and Ultrasound Technician

3

DSVT 2200Vascular Technology Applications

2

Total Semester Hours­ for Associate Degree 65

Must have completed a Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) certificate program and obtain state certification or show proof of exemption.