Degree Map: Diagnostic Medical Sonography AAS

This degree map provides the semester-by-semester course sequencing a full-time student will follow to complete this degree.  To earn the Associate in Applied Science degree, you must achieve a grade point average of 2.0 as a minimum on all coursework required for the degree.

Note the Milestones below each semester.  Milestones are reminders of actions you should take during that semester to help keep you on track for degree completion. 

Prerequisites

Milestones

• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.  A 2.5 overall GPA is required for admission to the program. 
• Download MS Office from MyTCC.
• Form a study group, join a student organization, or volunteeer at a community service site.
• Visit the writing, math and science, or technology learning centers for free individual tutoring support services.
• Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• Meet with an academic advisor or assigned department faculty advisor before enrolling for the next semester.

First Semester (Fall)

Milestones

• Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 1.70 during the first 30 credit hours attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status. 
• Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA to progress in the program.
• All DMS course work and scan competencies must be passed with a 75% or better to progress in the program.
• All DMS lab competencies must be passed with a “C” or better.
• All risk management requirements must be completed in preparation for the clinical setting (CPR, vaccinations, flu shot, TB test, etc.) including clearance on background check and negative drug screen.
• Meet with an academic advisor or assigned department faculty advisor one time each semester, or as needed.

Second Semester (Spring)

Milestones

• Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
• Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA to progress in the program.
• All DMS course work and scan competencies must be passed with a 75% or better to progress in the program.
• All DMS lab competencies must be passed with a “C” or better.
• Meet with an academic advisor or assigned department faculty advisor one time each semester, or as needed.
• At the successful completion of this semester, students are required to take their SPI (Sonography Physics and Instrumentation) exam with ARDMS (American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers).

Third Semester (Summer)

Milestones

• Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
• Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA to progress in the program.
• All DMS course work and scan competencies must be passed with a 75% or better to progress in the program.
• All DMS lab competencies must be passed with a “C” or better.
• Meet with an academic advisor or assigned department faculty advisor one time each semester, or as needed.

Fourth Semester (Fall)

Milestones

• Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
• Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA to progress in the program.
• All DMS course work and scan competencies must be passed with a 75% or better to progress in the program.
• All DMS lab competencies must be passed with a “C” or better.
• Meet with an academic advisor for a graduation check. Meet with assigned department faculty advisor as needed.

Fourth Semester (Spring)

Milestones

• Check academic calendar for important dates and deadlines impacting classes and financial aid.
• To maintain financial aid eligibility, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 if 31 or more hours have been attempted.  See a financial aid counselor to determine your financial aid status.
• Students must maintain a 2.5 overall GPA to graduate in the program.
• All DMS course work and scan competencies must be passed with a 75% or better.
• All DMS lab competencies must be passed with a “C” or better.
• Meet with an academic advisor to file for graduation.
• It is recommended that students apply to sit for ARDMS Speciality Exam(s).