The Medical Imaging and Radiation Science department offers an Associate degree in ultrasound that permits students to build upon that foundation to conclude study with both an Associate degree and a Professional Studies degree with a concentration in ultrasonography. All students entering into the four year track must successfully complete the Associate degree first. This is not a traditional four year program and the associate academic study must be completed first but students may enroll as four year track students. Transfer students with an Associate degree are reviewed for advanced standing. This path affords graduates an in-depth understanding of healthcare and business and administrative issues confronting medical imaging departments. The curriculum provides students with a liberal arts and technical education that emphasizes compassion and competence and affords the students the opportunity to acquire the attitudes, knowledge and skills necessary to become an effective member of the health care team and serve the health needs of society.

Prerequisite requirements for entering the Professional Studies - (3+1 Associate/Bachelor) Ultrasonography Program:

1. For acceptance at the Freshmen level:
   1. Students with a **SAT score of 900 or above or ACT score of 19 or above;
   2. For applicants with **SAT scores below 1000 or ACT score below 21, take the College Placement Exam;
   3. Complete work equal to standard high school course with satisfactory achievement (grade of "C" or better ) in algebra and chemistry within the previous five years;
   4. Complete all required Educational Enrichment courses with a minimum grade of "B" prior to program acceptance; and
   5. *If all program prerequisites are not completed prior to the start of the fall semester ultrasonography coursework, the student will be placed into the BSMIP Track.
2. For acceptance at the Advanced level:
   
   1. Must be current Registered Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or have completed an Associate of Science Degree in Radiography. Students, depending on the number of transfer credits, may be accepted as a Junior;
   2. provide documentation of certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT);
   3. take the College Placement Test;
   4. applicants with **SAT scores above 1000 or who possess an Associate of Science Degree in Radiography, do not need to take the College Placement Test;
   5. complete all required Educational Enrichment courses with a "B" or better prior to program acceptance; and
   6. complete all general education course work with a "C" or better.
3. Failure to complete all required EE course work may delay graduation
4. It is important that students take the required science course work, as prescribed by their academic advisor. Failure to do so may delay graduation.
5. Students will complete full-time clinical course work during the summer between the first and second years in the MI Radiography program.
6. Students are required to submit a completed health form including medical history, physical examination and immunization/immune status information. Students must comply with all health requirements as outlined on the form. Clinical experience will not be permitted without the completed health form. Health forms are obtained from the Health Services Department and returned to the Health Services Department where the results are kept confidential.
7. Urine drug screen and TB testing (PPD Mantoux).
8. Students in the Health Studies Division curriculum are assessed a one-time fee in the amount of $225. The fee will cover incidental expenses connected with our program's clinical education requirements. One criminal background check, one child abuse clearance, and one urine drug screen are included in the fee. If additional criminal background checks, child abuse clearances, or urine drug screens are required, the student is responsible for any additional cost.
9. All students are required to have a current clear urine drug screen, child abuse clearance, and clean criminal background check to participate in any of the medical programs.
10. Graduating Ultrasound students in the Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Department should sit for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) for Ultrasound no later than four weeks after their May graduation date. Students will be required to provide evidence they are registered to take the exam in one of their final DMS courses.