Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Completion (Acc)
Concordia’s Diagnostic Medical Sonography Completion Program offers professionals already credentialed to practice Diagnostic Medical Sonography the opportunity to transfer previous knowledge and credits into Concordia’s completion program; so you can earn your degree faster. We will match you with an academic advisor to determine how many credits you are able to transfer, and get you started on your journey to growing your career. We understand that you are a busy working professional. That is why this program provides flexible learning options. Each course lasts 6 or 8 weeks (depending on the given format). You will benefit from coursework that is founded on a Christ-centered education.
What to Expect
Learn to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with others in your field. Through this program you will demonstrate the ability to think critically, analyze and research problems, and propose potential solutions. Students in this program are provided a better understanding of ethical responsibilities within a health care team.
With this degree, you will be eligible to apply for advancement opportunities in health care settings including but not limited to:
- Leadership Roles
- Education
- Commercial Equipment Applications
Curriculum
This degree completion program can be completed in a year and a half or less. We encourage you to select a minor that will help you fulfill the total number of credits (120) needed for graduation. You can transfer up to 84 credits. You will complete the Concordia core curriculum and electives, in addition to the credits transferred, to complete your bachelor’s degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Post-Traditional Transfer Core | 30 | |
| DMS Transfer Credits | 59 | |
| Electives | 31 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| ENG 2100 | College Writing | 3 |
| REL 1590 | Heritage of Faith | 3 |
| MATH 1250 | Contemporary Math | 3 |
| or MATH 1280 | College Algebra | |
| or BUS 3450 | Business Statistics | |
| REL 2030 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| ENV 1050 | Introduction to Environmental Science | 3 |
| or JPP 3040 | Forensic Investigation | |
| PSY 2710 | Social Psychology in the Workplace | 3 |
| or HCM 3500 | Eldercare | |
| or PHIL 2560 | Critical Thinking & Creativity | |
| or PSY 3240 | Introduction to Psychopathology | |
| or JPP 1020 | Criminology | |
| COMM 2100 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 1010 | Speech Communication | |
| ECON 2200 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or POLS 1350 | Voices in Democracy | |
| or SOC 1010 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| or HIST 2685 | Faces of Culture | |
| or COMM 4100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | |
| ECON 2200 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| or POLS 1350 | Voices in Democracy | |
| or SOC 1010 | Introduction to Sociology | |
| or HIST 2685 | Faces of Culture | |
| or COMM 4100 | Cross-Cultural Communication | |
| COMM 2010 | American Cinema | 3 |
| or ART 1000 | Basic Art Experience | |
| or ART 2000 | Art History I | |
| or ENG 1300 | Literature | |
| or MUS 1171 | Creative Arts: Music | |
Admission Requirements
Applicants must already be a credentialed diagnostic medical sonographer to apply to the completion program.
- Submit the online application at www.cuw.edu/apply.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. In cases where the student has less than 60 transferable credits, an official high school transcript or proof of GED must also be submitted. Students will be required to have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 or above.
- Provide proof of current license as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.
Admission Decisions
The completed applicant’s file is reviewed by the Admission Committee. An official decision email is sent to the applicant indicating one of the following:
- The student is fully admitted to the program.
- The student is admitted as a conditional student whose admission and/or continuation in the program is contingent upon meeting certain conditions that are stipulated in the acceptance email.
- The student is denied admission.*
*If an applicant is denied and is eligible to appeal, they must write a letter to the program director stating their intentions and reasons for appealing the decision.
| Semester 1 | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 2100 | College Writing | 3 |
| REL 1590 | Heritage of Faith | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NATURAL WORLD | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| REL 2030 | Biblical Theology | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| NATURAL WORLD | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| HUMAN BEINGS & BEING HUMAN | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| COMMUNICATION & LANGUAGE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| SOCIETY & CULTURE | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 9 | ||
| SOCIETY & CULTURE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Semester 10 | ||
| HUMAN CREATIVITY & EXPRESSION | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE | 1 | |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 61 | |
Course options and schedule are subject to change.