Diagnostic Medical Sonography, AAS

Prerequisites

The following courses must be completed prior to applying for admission into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.

• MATH 1314 - College Algebra +
• ENGL 1301 - Composition I +
• BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (Lecture + Lab) +
• BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (Lecture + Lab) +

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• Choose one from the following:

• PHYS 1401 - College Physics I (Lecture + Lab) + or
• PHYS 1415 - Physical Science I (Lecture + Lab) +

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• PSYC 2301 - General Psychology +
• Language, Philosophy & Culture or Creative Arts Elective: 3 *

Program Requirements

Total Degree Hours: 65

* Creative Arts/Language, Philosophy, and Culture elective must be chosen from the corresponding section of the Core Curriculum .

Selective Admission Criteria:

All applicants to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program are required to attend an information session before the application deadline. 

Application Criteria:

• Students must be TSI compliant
• Hold a TCCD Student Colleague Number
• Must meet with the CTE advisor
• Currently have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Successfully complete the HESI A2 Entrance Exam with a minimum score of 70 in each section
• IELTS 6.5 minimum score or TOEFL iBT test 83 as a minimum score for ESL students

For additional information refer to the TCC website.

Prior to application, students with international college credits must contact International Admissions 817-515-1570 to verify those courses that will transfer to TCC.

Once admitted to the program students must maintain a minimum grade of “C” (78%) in all courses found within the degree plan.

Students who are selected for admission must perform and pass a drug screening and criminal background check, both of which must report negative in order to remain in the program. Required immunizations must be completed prior to the beginning of classes.