Program Overview

BS in Diagnostic Science with concentration in Cardiovascular Sonography

The BS in Diagnostic Science with concentration in Cardiovascular Sonography is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in diagnostic science. The program is structured to provide students with a strong foundation in the principles of diagnostic science, as well as specialized training in cardiovascular sonography.

Program Structure

The program is divided into four years, with each year building on the previous one to provide a comprehensive education in diagnostic science and cardiovascular sonography.

• Year 1:
  • Fall:
    • ENGL 101 (Core 34: English (SGE))010
    • MATH 101 (Core 34: Math and Statistics (SGE))030
    • Humanities elective (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060
    • Elective
    • Social Sciences elective (Core 34: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SGE))050
  • Spring:
    • ENGL 102 (Core 34: English (SGE))010
    • BIOL 240 (Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE))040
    • BIOL 241 (Core 34: Natural and Physical Sciences (SGE))040
    • CHEM 130
• Year 2:
  • Fall:
    • Social Sciences elective (Core 34: Social and Behavioral Sciences (SGE))050
    • US Culture (Core 34: US Culture (SGE))070
    • BIOL 246
    • BIOL 247
    • PHSX 114
  • Spring:
    • HEIM 230
    • Communications elective (Core 34: Communications (SGE))020
    • Global Culture (Core 34: Global Culture (SGE))070
    • Humanities elective (Core 34: Arts and Humanities (SGE))060
    • Elective
• Year 3:
  • Fall:
    • CVS 300
    • CVS 305
    • CVS 310
    • CVS 315
  • Spring:
    • CVS 320
    • CVS 325
    • CVS 330
    • CVS 335
  • Summer:
    • CVS 340
    • CVS 345
    • CVS 350
• Year 4:
  • Fall:
    • CVS 400 or 410
    • CVS 420
    • DXSC 665
  • Spring:
    • CVS 430 or 440
    • CVS 450

Program Requirements

The program requires a total of 120 hours to complete. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in diagnostic science and cardiovascular sonography, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary for a successful career in the field.

Notes

• This course is a major course and is also part of Core 34: Systemwide General Education. If this course is not taken to fulfill the Core 34: SGE requirement, it must be taken in place of elective hours.
• This course is a Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This specific course is not required but is recommended by the program's faculty.
• This course is a Required Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. This program is approved by the Kansas Board of Regents to require this specific Core 34: Systemwide General Education course. If a student did not take this course, it must be taken in addition to other degree requirements.