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CSN AAS Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General/Vascular Ultrasound Track Map

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AREA OF STUDY (AOS): Health Sciences
JOB/EMPLOYMENT INFO: www.csn.edu/healtharea
WHO SHOULD USE THIS ACADEMIC MAP
This academic map should be used by CSN students who are completing the Diagnostic Medical Sonography: General/Vascular Ultrasound Track, AAS.
 
HOW THIS ACADEMIC MAP IS SET UP
The academic map is designed to provide students with the optimal route to earning an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree. Students who cannot take the map’s recommended number of credits each semester will take longer to complete the degree, graduate and transfer.
 
CSN AAS DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY: GENERAL/VASCULAR ULTRASOUND TRACK: DESCRIPTION
Ultrasonography is a diagnostic imaging procedure that utilizes high frequency sound waves to image abdominal organs, vessels, the heart, and the developing fetus in the maternal uterus. Ultrasound can demonstrate masses, fluid accumulations, and other pathology in the patient. Ultrasound exams are performed under the supervision of a qualified physician. Students electing to take this area of study are prepared to enter the sonography field in the areas of abdominal, obstetrical/gynecological, and vascular ultrasound. The student, upon graduation, will be eligible to sit for the National Registry Exams for Diagnostic Medical Sonography. Upon passing the exams, they will use the designation RDMS (Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer). 

 

Semester #1 (10-12 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses
  • Mathematics (General Education) - Credits 3:

    • MATH 116  or above (except MATH 122/123)

  • English (General Education) - Credits 3-5:

    • ENG 100  or ENG 101  or ENG 107  or ENG 110  or ENG 113     

  • Communication (General Education) - Credits 3:  
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 1:   

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Semester #2 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses

Semester #3 (8 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses
  • Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4:  
  • U.S. and Nevada Constitutions (General Education) - Credits 4:

    • HIST 100  or PSC 101   

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Semester #4 (4 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses
  • Natural Science (General Education) - Credits 4:  

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Semester #5 (7 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses

Semester #6 (13 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses

Semester #7 (13 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses

Semester #8 (3 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses
  • Special Program Requirements (Special Program Requirements) - Credits 3:   

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Semester #9 (14 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • Student MUST MEET with an advisor or counselor BEFORE REGISTERING for their NEXT SEMESTER.
      Recommended Courses

Semester #10 (11 Total Minimum Credit Hours)

Semester Notes
  • Student MUST earn a grade of C or higher in each course for this semester.
  • Click on a course to see more information about that course including description, prerequisites and credit value.
 
Semester Milestones
  • APPLY FOR GRADUATION by the deadline. Click www.csn.edu/graduation for more information on applying for graduation.
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