Associate in Science in Sonography (Diagnostic Medical Sonography) (SON-AS)
The Associate in Science degree in Sonography provides students with a broad foundation in exercise initiative and independent judgment in the performance of sonographic examinations and prepares students to seek employment in sonography. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.
Each graduate is encouraged to pursue registry and is eligible to sit for the American Registry for Radiologic Technology (ARRT) sonography exam upon graduation. The American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) is another national registry that graduates can qualify for by different pathways. The information packet has more information about registry.
Special Requirements
Admission is limited by the availability of clinical assignments. All program requirements must be met before students are eligible for admission. One class per year is accepted. Seats are allotted to qualified students on a first qualified, first admitted basis. All qualified students will be accepted into the program, but their seats may not be available in the year of their choice.
Admission for eligibility to the program include a minimum grade of "C" or better and a 2.75 GPA on Program Specific General Education Prerequisite Courses, College Application, Health Related Programs Application, and High School Transcript Standard Diploma.
Applicants who have completed a program in an allied health care field that is patient care related at an associate degree level or higher may qualify for special admission requirements. The information packet details this articulation agreement.
Immediately prior to the clinical portion of the program, all students must satisfactorily pass a federal criminal background check, drug screen, physical examination/immunization record, and hold a current American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Provider card. There is a technical standard for the clinical portion of the program and other clinical restrictions may apply.
Details of the program requirements and all forms needed are available from the Admissions Office or on the Pensacola State College website, www.pensacolastate.edu.
Program Contact:
Mitzie Sowell
Department Head, Health Sciences
(850) 484-2301
msowell@pensacolastate.edu
Degree Requirements
Prerequisites (10 cc)
| BSC 1080 | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology | 3 cc |
| BSC 1080L | Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory | 1 cc |
| ENC 1101 | English Composition I | 3 cc |
| MAC 1105 | College Algebra | 3 cc |
Term 1 (13 cc)
Term 2 (8 cc)
| SON 1100C | Principles and Protocols of Sonography | 5 cc |
| SON 1170 | Sonography of the Circulatory System | 3 cc |
Term 3 (18 cc)
Term 4 (18 cc)
Term 5 (10 cc)
| SON 1144 | Superficial Structures (Small Parts) | 3 cc |
| SON 1824L | Sonography Clinic III | 6 cc |
| SON 2009 | Diagnostic Medical Sonography Review | 1 cc |
Total Credit Hours: 77