Cardiovascular Sonography Degree
Program Code: A45160
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Requisite Courses | ||
| BIO-163 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology | 5 |
| COM-231 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| MAT-152 | Statistical Methods I | 4 |
| PHY-110 | Conceptual Physics | 3 |
| PHY-110A | Conceptual Physics Lab | 1 |
| NAS-101 | Nurse Aide I | 6 |
| Total Hours | 22 | |
Please note:
BIO-163 Basic Anatomy & Physiology or BIO-168 Anatomy and Physiology I and BIO-169 Anatomy and Physiology II
MAT-152 Statistical Methods I or College Level Statistics
PHY-110 Conceptual Physics and PHY-110A Conceptual Physics Lab or College Level Physics
Must be completed by May 15th of the admitting year with a minimum grade of “C” or better. Applicant must show proof of current enrollment in the final required prerequisites when submitting the program application. An official transcript must be on file in the Admissions Office by 5:00 pm on May 20th.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| Session 1 | ||
| CVS-160 | Cardiovascular Sonography Clinical Education I (16 Weeks ) | 5 |
| CVS-163 | Echo I (16 Weeks ) | 4 |
| MAT-143 or MAT-171 |
Quantitative Literacy or Precalculus Algebra |
3-4 |
| SON-112 | Sonographic Terminology (16 Weeks ) | 1 |
| SON-271 | Doppler Sonography Topics (16 Weeks ) | 2 |
| Session 2 | ||
| CVS-160 (16 weeks Continued) | ||
| CVS-163 (16 Weeks Continued) | ||
| SON-112 (16 weeks Continued) | ||
| SON-271 (16 Weeks Continued) | ||
| Hours | 15-16 | |
| Spring | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| CVS-161 | CVS Clinical Education II (16 Weeks ) | 8 |
| CVS-164 | Echo II (16 Weeks ) | 4 |
| ENG-111 | Writing and Inquiry | 3 |
| SON-111 | Sonographic Physics (16 Weeks ) | 4 |
| Session 2 | ||
| CVS-161 (16 weeks Continued) | ||
| CVS-164 (16 Weeks Continued) | ||
| SON-111 (16 Weeks Continued) | ||
| Hours | 19 | |
| Summer | ||
| CVS-162 | CVS Clinical Education III | 5 |
| Hours | 5 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| CVS-260 | CVS Clinical Education IV (16 Weeks ) | 8 |
| PHI-240 | Introduction to Ethics | 3 |
| SON-250 | Vascular Sonography (16 Weeks ) | 2 |
| Session 2 | ||
| CVS-260 (16 Weeks Continued) | ||
| SON-250 (16 Weeks Continued) | ||
| Hours | 13 | |
| Spring | ||
| Session 1 | ||
| CVS-261 | CVS Clinical Education V (16 Weeks ) | 8 |
| CVS-277 | Cardiovascular Topics (16 Weeks ) | 2 |
| SON-273 | Advanced Vascular Sonography (16 Weeks ) | 3 |
| PSY-150 | General Psychology | 3 |
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 |
| Session 2 | ||
| CVS-261 (16 Weeks Continued) | ||
| CVS-277 (16 Weeks Continued) | ||
| SON-273 (16 weeks Continued) | ||
| Hours | 19 | |
| Total Hours | 71-72 | |
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