Imaging Sciences-Diagnostic Medical Sonography, BS

MAJOR CODE: 2066

Admission Criteria

To be considered for admission into the program, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Complete UAFS admission requirements to include submission of official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended.
2. Have a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average(GPA) for all college coursework (including transfer work and excluding developmental courses) and be in good academic standing.
3. Complete required prerequisite courses for the program with a grade of C or higher in each course prior to fall entry.
4. Submit an official transcript showing successful completion of a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) approved associate degree in radiologic technology OR receive credit by articulation.Registered radiologic technologists who do not possess an associate degree may receive 40 imaging sciences credit hours by providing documentation of the following three requirements:
   1. Graduation from a JRCERT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
   2. A passing score on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists certification examination.
   3. Successful academic performance (C or better) in 15 semester credit hours in the BSIS general education curriculum.
5. Hold a current, valid, unencumbered ARRT certification.

Application

Students who meet the above criteria are eligible to apply for admission. Applications can be found online and must be submitted by the date as determined by the program.

Selection

Selection is based on the following:

• Cumulative grade point average for all college-level work.
• Interview.
• Place of residence.
• Selection preference is given to those who are near successful completion of the general education curriculum and the Imaging Sciences core courses.

Students admitted into the DMS Program must submit the following additional documentation prior to fall entry.

1. Health Care Provider Statement/Medical Release form
2. Proof of immunizations
3. CPR Certification: American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
4. Criminal background check
5. Drug screen

Note: Many clinical facilities require a criminal background check and/or drug screen on CHS students and have the authority to deny clinical training in their facility, secondary to outcome of either screening. Students unable to practice in any clinical agency because of the outcome of either screening will be unable to complete the program objectives, thereby revoking admission into a program or halting continued progression in the student’s program of study.