Imaging Sciences Area (Diagnostic Medical Sonography Track) – Bachelor of Science
Goals and Student Learning Outcomes
Student will:
- Be prepared to practice as competent entry level sonographers in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
- Students manipulate equipment controls to provide optimum image quality.
- Students recognize and differentiate various pathologies.
- Students exhibit professional and ethical behavior during sonographic procedures.
- Students complete the diagnostic medical sonography program and gain employment.
- Graduates pass the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers credentialing examinations.
- Integrate scientific knowledge and technical skills with effective communication methods to provide quality care and useful diagnostic information.
- Students practice effective oral communication skills.
- Students practice effective written communication skills.
- Employ critical thinking.
- Students analyze sonographic principles and apply the information.
- Students demonstrate competence in the performance of diagnostic medical sonography procedures.
Assessment
- Survey of graduates
- Survey of employers
- Monitoring of certification examinations
- Program enrollment records
Program Requirements
General Education
MATH 152, 174 or 175 | Math General Education Core (choose one) | 3-4 |
BIOL 234 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology I (NSC1) | 3 |
DMS 499C | Seminar in Sonography | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: | 36-37 |
Refer to the General Education section for a complete listing of general education courses and requirements for the University.
Area Requirements
Imaging Sciences Core Requirements
RSCI 200 | Patient Care | 3 |
RSCI 206 | Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Imaging Production I | 6 |
RSCI 210 | Radiographic Equipment and Imaging I | 3 |
RSCI 230 | Radiography Clinical Internship I | 10 |
RSCI 310 | Radiographic Anatomy, Positioning and Image Production II | 4 |
RSCI 320 | Radiography Clinical Internship II | 10 |
RSCI 335 | Radiation Biology and Protection | 2 |
RSCI 346 | Radiation Physics and Electronics | 2 |
BIOL 235 | Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
IMS/NURS 202 | Medical Terminology | 2 |
Total Credit Hours: | 45 |
DMS Track Requirements
Upon permission, experienced sonographers may elect to take "CLEP" tests for credit in subjects they have mastered. Refer to the University and department "CLEP" policies for additional information.
Total Credit Hours: 120-121