Diagnostic Medical Sonography, A.S.

The following prerequisite requirements must be completed in order to apply to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program:

1. Possess a 2.50 or higher overall college GPA
2. Complete the following coursework with a grade of 'C' or higher:
   1. BSC 2084/L: Human Anatomy and Physiology with lab (BSC 2085/L and BSC 2086/L may be substituted)
   2. ENC1101: College Composition
   3. PHY 1007: Physics with Medical Application or higher
   4. One Social/Behavioral Science course
   5. One Humanities/Fine Arts course
3. Complete an interest essay at time of application (Essay must be 500 words or less. Criteria and submission instructions noted on the online application screen).

All transcripts and coursework must be evaluated and accepted by SF College prior to the application date in order to qualify for application.

See Application Dates and Deadlines.

All tuition and fees are estimated costs and subject to change without notice.

Selection criteria and points system is subject to change.  It is the applicant's responsibility to check with the Health Sciences Advisement Office for up-to-date requirements and information.

Student Learning Outcomes:

1. Students will utilize written and oral communication skills effectively with classmates, instructors, patients, sonographers, and physicians.
2. Students will exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving skills and sonographic practices.
3. Students will demonstrate clinical competency in the practice of general sonography.
4. Students will demonstrate professionalism.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program spans five semesters with courses meeting in a variety of formats to include: on-campus, on-line, and virtually.  In addition, students will conduct clinical internships at local and regional hospitals. 

The program is academically rigorous and requires students to be available Monday thru Friday 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

The program is a total of 77.0 credit hours, including pre-requisite requirements.  Program core courses: 61.0 credit hours. Pre-requisite courses: 16.0 credit hours.

The Technical courses must be taken as a cohort in the order indicated below. The prerequisite requirements listed in "Requirements for Admission" may be taken in any order based on course offerings.

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (DMS) is a practice discipline with cognitive, sensory, affective and psychomotor performance requirements. Based on these requirements, the following list of Program Performance Standards has been developed. Each standard has an example of activities which a student will be required to perform, with or without an accommodation, while enrolled in the DMS program. The Program Performance Standards should be used as a guide to assist applicants in determining whether or not accommodations or modifications are necessary in order to meet program participation requirements. Applicants who identify potential difficulties with meeting the Program Performance Standards should communicate their concerns to the Academic Chair for Allied Health Programs. If the concern is related to a documented disability, applicants are responsible for contacting the Disability Resource Center. Determination of reasonable and appropriate accommodation will be made on an individual basis in consultation with the Disability Resource Center. Additionally, applicants should assess their aptitude and ability to perform professional duties by reviewing the Program Performance Standards below and discussing them with their healthcare provider.

To view the program's effectiveness data, please go to the Health Sciences Program Effectiveness page.