Specific Prerequisite Courses
Pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography Coursework*
Prerequisite coursework will be accepted from any regionally accredited institution and must be completed with a grade of C- or better. Coursework can be in progress when you apply but must be completed prior to the start of the program.
This program requires successful completion of 77 transferable semester credit hours (or 116 quarter credit hours). These credits must include the following:
Required Prerequisites
Natural Sciences
| Course | Minimum Hours |
|---|---|
|
Human Anatomy**
|
3-4 Semester Credit Hours |
|
Human Physiology**
|
3-4 Semester Credit Hours |
|
Physics
|
3-4 Semester Credit Hours |
**Anatomy and Physiology can be fulfilled by completing a series of combined anatomy and physiology courses.
Written or Oral Communication
| Course | Minimum Hours |
| Written or Oral Communication | 3 Semester Credit Hours |
Mathematics
| Course | Minimum Hours |
| College Mathematics | 3 Semester Credit Hours |
Medical Terminology
| Course | Minimum Hours |
|
Medical Terminology
|
At least 1 Semester Credit Hour |
Additional Courses
| Course | Minimum Hours |
| 77 semester credit hour minimum must be completed prior to the start of the program. Completing the specific coursework above will only satisfy up to 19 semester credit hours. Therefore, students must complete additional coursework to meet the 77 semester credit hour requirement. Additional coursework may include any college-level coursework. |
58-61 Semester Credit Hours |
*College prerequisite courses are subject to change.
Credit by Examination
Credit by examination (CLEP, AP, IB) will not be accepted for any of the listed prerequisites.