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Diagnostic Sonography
Prerequisites

Before entering the program, students must complete the following minimum prerequisites. Students should consult with their academic advisors for appropriate courses and semester sequence to complete prerequisites. Prerequisite courses must be completed by the end of Summer Session I prior to program entry. Equivalent prerequisites may be taken at any accredited college or university.

Approved courses that meet the General Education core can be found at this section of the Division of Undergraduate Education website.

General Education and Prerequisites Cr Hrs

Core Communication, Two Courses: 
---Reading, Writing & Inquiry (GE)
---Fundamentals of Speech Communication (GE)

 6 cr.
Cultural Understanding Elective (GE) 3 cr.
Social Sciences Elective (GE) 3 cr.
Arts/Humanities Elective (GE) 3 cr.

2nd Arts/Humanities or Social Science Elective (GE)
(Must have two courses from one of the above areas)

 3 cr.

Analytical Reasoning, Two Courses: 
---College Algebra & Trig 1 (GE)
---College Algebra & Trig 2 (GE)

NOTE: Algebra is required.

 6 cr.

General Physics

NOTE: Students with Radiography Credential exempt from this requirement

 4 cr.

Life and Physical Sciences, Two Courses:
---Human Anatomy (GE)
---Human Physiology (GE)

 10 cr.

Introduction and History of Medical Imaging Sciences

NOTE: Students with Medical Imaging, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiation Therapy credential exempt

 3 cr.

Medical Terminology

 1-3 cr.

Healthcare Credential/Major Credit- Credits form either the student’s prior coursework at an accredited college or university or special credit may be awarded for healthcare credentials/experience to meet the minimum 74 credit hour pre-program requirements.

Updated: March 2024