In the general sonography and echocardiography specialty, you will learn to perform abdomen, obstetrics and gynecology and adult cardiac sonography in the only bachelor of science program in the state of Indiana accredited by CAAHEP in these three concentrations. You’ll find a fully functional sonography lab on campus for learning and practice and multiple clinical affiliates for exceptional clinical education. Along the way, you’ll have excellent faculty to learn from. Students will be eligible to apply for national credentialing exams 60 days prior to graduation.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program provides a curriculum which includes didactic courses in conjunction with laboratory and clinical experiences. The DMS curriculum consists of 1.5 years of prerequisite general education courses, 1.5 years of abdominal and OBGYN sonography course work and one year of EITHER vascular sonography or adult cardiac sonography course work.
Note: Once students are accepted into the DMS program, they are required to take 6 credit hours the summer before junior year and 8 credit hours the summer before senior year.
Completion of these four years results in a Bachelor of Science degree. The student will be eligible to apply for credentialing examinations administered by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS).
To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:
Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.
There is a secondary application process
to be accepted into the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Students may declare a major in pre-Diagnostic Medical Sonography upon entering the university or complete a change of major form at any point in time.
Click the button below to view the requirements and submit an application to the USI Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
The job outlook for sonography is quite promising. The demand for diagnostic medical sonographers is expected to grow significantly due to the aging population and the increasing need for diagnostic imaging. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of diagnostic medical sonographers and cardiovascular technologists and technicians is projected to grow 10 percent from 2022 to 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations. Having a dual specialty in general sonography and echocardiography makes a candidate more versatile and attractive to employers. It allows them to work in various settings, such as hospitals, clinics, and outpatient care centers and perform a wide range of diagnostic procedures.
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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at the University of Southern Indiana is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) on recommendation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS) in Abdominal-Extended, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vascular and Adult Cardiac concentrations.
USI DMS Program Number: 110204
Requirements for licensure and certification vary by profession and by state. USI has reviewed the educational requirements for each state and licensing agency to determine if the academic program here at USI meets the educational requirements to be eligible for licensure/certification in each state or not. Please note that some states may have additional requirements for licensure, such as residency requirements, additional non-academic certifications, etc. that USI cannot determine. We encourage you to check with your state's licensing agency for all requirements needed to obtain licensure.
