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See your future with diagnostic medical sonography.

At ÷ÈÓ°Ö±²¥ State, you’ll prepare for an in-demand healthcare career at New York’s #1-ranked public school. Through hands-on training in abdominal and OB/GYN imaging, you’ll learn how to provide quality patient care and diagnostic support. With extensive lab and clinical experience, you’ll graduate with the confidence and skills to step directly into this growing field.

2 Years Associate of Applied Science

PROGRAM AT A GLANCE

Length of Program:

2 years

Department:

Academic Location:

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Student Residency:

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PROGRAM DETAILS

Courses You May Take

First Semester

SONO1003Fundamentals Sonogrphy/Pt Care 
MATH elective3
PHYS1302Phys: Gen Topics Allied Health2
BIOL1404Anatomy & Physiology I4
SONO2003Sectional Anatomy 
Total Credits9

Second Semester

SONO2101Sonography Observation1
SONO2013US Physics and Instrument I3
SONO2021Sonographic Procedures I Lab 
BIOL2504Anatomy & Physiology II4
SONO2023Sonographic Procedures I 
COMP1503Writing Studies3
Total Credits11

Entrance Requirements

Applicants for the diagnostic medical sonography program must possess a recognized high school diploma or its equivalent. A standardized test (SAT or ACT) is not required but recommended. Specific high school course requirements and recommendations are:

Required

  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2
  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Interview with the academic department

Recommended

  • Chemistry

Applicants with previous college experience must submit an official college transcript and their success at the college level will be an admissions consideration. Due to the technical and science rigor, entrance requirements are higher than those of the institution.

SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN

In medical sonography, you’ll gain hands-on experience in our campus simulation lab while building technical expertise in diagnostic imaging. With a low student-to-faculty ratio and extensive hospital-based clinical rotations, you’ll develop the patient care and technical skills employers want. You’ll also be fully prepared to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) exams, setting you up for immediate entry into healthcare imaging careers.

LAND A GREAT CAREER

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MEET OUR FACULTY

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Jennifer Updyke Assistant Professor & DMS Program Director

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