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 +
• ARTS/LANG/CULT/PHIL X3XX - Creative Arts or Language, Culture and Philosophy

Program Requirements

Total Degree Hours: 65

* Capstone must be taken in the last term.

Selective Admission Criteria:

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

Application Criteria:

• Hold a TCCD Student Colleague Number
• Must meet with the CTE advisor
• Currently have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Successfully complete the Ultrasound Student Assessment (USA) Exam through Pegasus Lectures. This exam can only be taken once per application period.
  • ​Instructions for this process can be found on the TCC website and https://pegasuslectures.com/usa_program.php.
• 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 Student Admissions and Compliance 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 prior to and for the duration of the program. Additional drug screening and criminal background checks may be required within the program. Required immunizations must be completed prior to the beginning of classes.

Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Requirement for Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs

All students enrolled in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) program must meet the requirements of the Texas Success Initiative (TSI). Additional TSI information can be found on Texas Success Initiative (TSI) and the Texas Success Initiative - Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board website.

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares a student for an occupational license. However, the student may not be eligible for licensing if they have a prior criminal history. For more details, see House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements .