Imaging Science, Sonography Concentration, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science in Imaging Science Sonography Concentration Program is designed for individuals who wish to pursue their education in general sonography. The program is offered in two separate tracks. The first track is for those who have already achieved an associated degree in an allied health field and have completed the certification with the degree (2+2). The second track is for individuals who have completed their first two years of Pre-SONO requirements that include college algebra, Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II with associated labs, communications, college physics and Imaging Science courses. Both tracks of the program are offered in a hybrid/web enhanced learning environment. The didactic courses are offered as web-enhanced courses with weekly class meetings for review as well as weekly practice labs. Clinical courses will be required through affiliated facilities.

Mission: The mission of the Bachelor of Science in Imaging Science Sonography Concentration is to prepare entry-level sonographers with the knowledge, skills, and effective learning domains to be competent, responsible and professional in their future service to the medical community. The program accomplishes this by preparing students to assume responsibilities of a sonographer, provide quality patient care, contribute to their professional organizations and achieve lifelong learning.

Goals: The goal of the Bachelor of Science in Imaging Science Sonography Concentration Program is to provide certified allied health professionals to the health care community. The student will complete courses in areas of sonography principles, abdomen, vascular, and obstetrics and gynecology. Upon successful completion of the sonography concentration, degree graduates will be prepared to potential careers in sonography as well as be eligible to apply for the registry exam through American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) in the specialty area of their choice to become a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS).

All applicants must have a college GPA of 2.5 or better, complete the Pre-SONO required courses with a “C” or better, and meet general admissions requirements.

Individuals who seek the 2+2 must have completed a two-year associate degree program in a health care field that has direct patient care. Additionally, these students must have current certification linked to the associated degree. Recent allied health graduates seeking the 2+2 degree will be expected to complete their certification linked to their associate degree by the first fall term.

Hybrid Learning (online courses with scheduled class days and proctored tests)
Clinical Education will be required in approved clinical education setting

B.S. Imaging Science - Sonography (2+2)

The program requirements are:

AS Radiologic Technology or Nursing or Allied Health Degree (25 credit hours) with a GPA of 2.5 + general education courses that are included w/in AS RADT or Core Requirements for AS Degree at BSC to include the following courses:

• Human Anatomy and Physiology Course with lab

• College Algebra Course

• College Level Physics or Radiographic Physics Course

• Communication Course

• HLTH/PHED Course

• Fine Arts/HUMN/Soc Sc Course

Academic Plan of Study

First Fall Semester

PSYC 210 - Life Span Human Development Credit Hour(s): 3
SONO 300 - Intro to Sonography & Patient Care Credit Hour(s): 3
SONO 310 - Sectional Anatomy for Sonographers Credit Hour(s): 3
SONO 312 - Clinical Sonography I Credit Hour(s): 1
SONO 316 - US Physics and Instrumentation I Credit Hour(s): 4
Health & Wellness Credit Hour(s): 2-3

Total Credit Hours: 16-17

First Spring Semester

ENGL 201 - World Literature I Credit Hour(s): 3
or
ENGL 205 - World Literature II Credit Hour(s): 3
SOCI 210 - Principles of Sociology Credit Hour(s): 3
SONO 322 - Clinical Sonography II Credit Hour(s): 3
SONO 318 - Abdominal Sonographic Imaging Credit Hour(s): 4
SONO 320 - Small Parts Imaging Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 16

Second Fall

BIOL 302 - Pathophysiology Credit Hour(s): 3
MATH 210 - Elementary Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3
or
MATH 301 - Probability and Statistics Credit Hour(s): 3
SONO 324 - OB/GYN Sonography Imaging Credit Hour(s): 4
SONO 414 - Clinical Sonography III Credit Hour(s): 3
SONO 400 - Vascular Sonographic Imaging Credit Hour(s): 3

Total Credit Hours: 16

Second Spring

COSC 201 - PC Software Applications Credit Hour(s): 3
IMAG 430 - Imaging Research Credit Hour(s): 3
SONO 410 - Specialty Sonographic Procedures Credit Hour(s): 3
SONO 416 - Clinical Sonography IV Credit Hour(s): 4
SONO 418 - Integration of Sonography Principles Credit Hour(s): 4

Total Credit Hours: 16

OR

B.S. in Imaging Science Sonography
The program requirements are:
Complete first two years of general education with a GPA of 2.5 that include the following courses:
•   Human Anatomy and Physiology Course
•   College Algebra Course
•   College Level Physics or Radiographic Physics Course
•   Communication Course

Complete the ATI TEAS Admission test with a proficient or higher overall score. Completion of ATI TEAS does not meet all requirements for admissions to the program. ATI TEAS can be taken September 1 - January 31 each year. ATI TEAS can be taken twice (there must be 30 days between each attempt). Score on the ATI TEAS are valid for two academic years.

Apply to the program by the deadline given by the admissions office.