Diagnostic Ultrasound, BSDU

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Requirements

In order to earn the degree of bachelor of science in diagnostic ultrasound, students must complete a minimum of 180 quarter credits with a cumulative and major/program grade point average of 2.50, including the following:

I. Core Curriculum Requirements

Module I: Engaging Academic Inquiry

UCOR 1100 - Academic Writing Seminar
UCOR 1200 - Quantitative Reasoning (satisfied in major)
UCOR 1300 - Creative Expression and Interpretation
UCOR 1400 - Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
UCOR 1600 - Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
UCOR 1800 - Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences (satisfied in major)

Module II: Exploring the Self and Others

Module III: Engaging the World

II. Major Requirements

89 credits in diagnostic ultrasound with 10 credits specific to chosen track, including:

DIUS 304 - Pathophysiology - Medical Imaging
DIUS 325 - Vascular Sonography I
DIUS 326 - Vascular Sonography II
DIUS 327 - Vascular Sonography III
DIUS 331 - Abdominal Sonography I
DIUS 332 - Echocardiography I
DIUS 346 - Vascular Lab I
DIUS 347 - Vascular Lab II
DIUS 350 - Ultrasound Physics
DIUS 370 - Research and Professional Issues
DIUS 375 - Ultrasound Instrumentation
Senior Synthesis: Ultrasound Internship*
DIUS 471 - Clinical Experience In Ultrasound I
DIUS 472 - Clinical Experience in Ultrasound II
DIUS 473 - Clinical Experience in Ultrasound III
DIUS 474 - Clinical Experience in Ultrasound IV
DIUS 487 - Ultrasound Seminar I (must be taken four times, 2 credits each)
DIUS 488 - Basic Science of Ultrasound (must be taken twice, 2 credits each)

Cardiovascular or General/Vascular Track (Choose one 10-credit track)

NOTE:

*A calendar-year internship is necessary for entry into professional employment and certification. This internship is a part of the degree and follows after the academic course requirements are met. The Diagnostic Ultrasound Department does not guarantee that the 12-month internship will be located in the Seattle area, or in the state of Washington. Because of the professional nature of the program, qualities in addition to a good grade point average are required of internship candidates.

1. Students must provide physician verification of good health and immunizations during the junior year. 2. All courses must be graded C (2.00) or higher.

III. Other Major Department Requirements

BIOL 161 - Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Biology
BIOL 171 - Biology Lab I
(majors level biology, not BIOL 100/101)
BIOL 200 - Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL 210 - Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL Elective (majors level biology, not BIOL 100/101) 5
Math or Science elective as determined by department (see NOTE below)5
PHYS 105 - Mechanics
PHYS 106 - Waves, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism

Choose a MATH option: (5 or 10)

Completing the math option is a prerequisite to DIUS 350.

Option a:

MATH 131 - Calculus for Life Sciences (preferred)

Option b:

MATH 130 - Elements of Calculus for Business

Option c:

NOTE:

MATH 120 and MATH 121 are prerequisites to PHYS 105 and MATH 131 . MATH 120 and MATH 121 may count towards the 5-credit math/science elective. If MATH 134 and 135 are completed for the math option, MATH 135 may count towards the 5-credit math/science elective. MATH 141 is a recommended elective. Contact the department regarding preferred course sequence.
A grade of C or higher is required in all Other Major Requirements.