A QUICK INTRO
Capturing ultrasound images during pregnancy is one of many roles you can fulfill as a Medical Sonographer. This evolving technology can also be used to assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of many medical conditions.
WHAT YOU STUDY
Physics, cross-sectional anatomy, abdominal, introductory vascular, and obstetrical/gynecological sonography are all emphasized. You'll become proficient in identifying normal anatomy and pathological processes, use of equipment, fetal growth and development, integration of related imaging, and patient interaction skills.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Graduates of accredited programs may be eligible to take examinations in ultrasound physics and instrumentation and specialty examinations administered by the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and find employment in clinics, physicians’ offices, mobile services, hospitals, and educational institutions.
YOU SHOULD KNOW
In order to make an informed decision about a program of study and future career, please review the nonacademic abilities and characteristics required to meet the essential functions of this program: Medical Sonography Technical Standards.
A CLOSER LOOK
Check out this video to learn about the program and the perks of working in this field.
COURSE INFORMATION
Click on title for course description. For your convenience, the following listing includes only credit hours for each course. For a comprehensive listing of classroom, lab and clinical hours for each course, click on this PDF.
FALL SEMESTER 1
BIO | 163 | Basic Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
ENG | 111 | Writing & Inquiry | 3 |
SON | 110 | Intro to Sonography | 3 |
SON | 130 | Abdominal Sonography I | 3 |
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MAT | 143 | Quantitative Literacy | 4 |
MAT | 152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
Totals | 17-18 |
SPRING SEMESTER 1
SON | 111 | Sonographic Physics | 4 |
SON | 120 | SON Clinical Education I | 5 |
SON | 131 | Abdominal Sonography II | 2 |
SON | 140 | Gynecological Sonography | 2 |
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PHY | 110 | Conceptual Physics (with lab) | 3 |
PHY | 110A | Conceptual Physics Lab or | 1 |
PHY | 125 | Health Sciences Physics | 4 |
Totals | 17 |
SUMMER SEMESTER
COM | 140 | Intro to Intercultural Communication | 3 |
SON | 121 | SON Clinical Education II | 5 |
SON | 275 | Pediatric Sonography | 2 |
Totals | 10 |
FALL SEMESTER 2
PSY | 150 | General Psychology | 3 |
SON | 220 | SON Clinical Education III | 8 |
SON | 225 | Case Studies | 1 |
SON | 241 | Obstetrical Sonography I | 2 |
SON | 250 | Vascular Sonography | 2 |
Totals | 16 |
SPRING SEMESTER 2
ENG | 114 | Professional Research and Reporting | 3 |
SON | 221 | SON Clinical Education IV | 8 |
SON | 242 | Obstetrical Sonography II | 2 |
SON | 289 | Sonographic Topics | 2 |
Totals | 15 |