Diagnostic Ultrasound, BSDU

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Requirements

In order to earn the degree of bachelor of science in diagnostic ultrasound degree, 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

ENGL 110 - College Writing: Inquiry and Argument 5
PHIL 110 - Introduction to Philosophy and Critical Thinking 5
HIST 120 or HIST 121 5
ENGL 120 - Introduction to Literature 5
PHIL 220 - Philosophy of the Human Person 5
Social Science I 5
Social Science II (different discipline from Social Science I) 5
Theology and Religious Studies Phase II (200-299 ) 5
Ethics (upper-division; prefer Health Care Ethics) 5
Theology and Religious Studies Phase III (300-399 ) 5
Interdisciplinary satisfied by DIUS 370
Senior Synthesis satisfied by Ultrasound Internship (DIUS 471 , DIUS 472 , DIUS 473 , DIUS 474 , DIUS 487 , DIUS 488 )

II. Major Requirements

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

DIUS 304 - Pathophysiology - Medical Imaging 4
DIUS 325 - Vascular Sonography I 3
DIUS 326 - Vascular Sonography II 4
DIUS 327 - Vascular Sonography III 3
DIUS 331 - Abdominal Sonography I 3
DIUS 332 - Echocardiography I 3
DIUS 346 - Vascular Lab I 1
DIUS 347 - Vascular Lab II 1
DIUS 350 - Ultrasound Physics 3
DIUS 370 - Research and Professional Issues 4
DIUS 375 - Ultrasound Instrumentation 4
Senior Synthesis: Ultrasound Internship*
DIUS 471 - Clinical Experience In Ultrasound I 10
DIUS 472 - Clinical Experience in Ultrasound II 8
DIUS 473 - Clinical Experience in Ultrasound III 8
DIUS 474 - Clinical Experience in Ultrasound IV 8
DIUS 487 - Ultrasound Seminar I 2 (must be taken four times, 2 credits each)
DIUS 488 - Basic Science of Ultrasound 2 (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. 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 prior to ultrasound-specific courses. 2. All courses must be graded C (2.00) or higher.

III. Other Major Department Requirements

BIOL 161 - Biology I: Molecular and Cellular Biology 4
BIOL 171 - Biology Lab I 1
(majors level biology, not 100/BIOL 101 )
BIOL 200 - Anatomy and Physiology I 5
BIOL 210 - Anatomy and Physiology II 5
BIOL Elective (majors level biology, not 100/BIOL 101 ) 5
Math or Science elective as determined by department 6
PHYS 105 - Mechanics 5
PHYS 106 - Waves, Sound, Electricity and Magnetism 5

Choose an option: (*5 or 10)

Option a:

MATH 131 - Calculus for Life Sciences 5 (preferred)

Option b:

MATH 130 - Elements of Calculus for Business 5

Option c:

NOTE:

1. MATH 120 and MATH 121 are prerequisites to PHYS 105 and MATH 131 . MATH 120 and MATH 121 may count towards the 6-credit math/science. Contact the department regarding preferred course sequence. 2. A grade of C or higher is required in all Other Major Requirements.