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Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Medical Imaging & Therapeutic Sciences
Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Length of Program

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program at UNMC offers two Specialty Track options (General or Cardiovascular). Each Track is 12 months in length and culminates in either a Bachelor of Science degree or a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate. All Tracks are designed to include approximately 10 hours of classroom education and 30 hours clinical education per week. The comprehensive, competency-based curriculum offers the student a variety of learning opportunities and clinical experiences to prepare them for a career as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer.

Degree Requirements

Successful completion of a Specialty Track in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program requires an average of 70% or above on all 40 semester hours of didactic and clinical courses unless specified otherwise in the syllabus.

A minimum total of 120 semester credit hours is required for the Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Sciences degree. Completion of the 41 semester hours is required for the Post-Baccalaureate Professional Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Website

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The mission of admissions in the College of Allied Health Professions is to advance evidence-based recruitment and admissions practices that are inclusive, equitable and balanced with respect to experiences, attributes and metrics to recruit and admit applicants for the purpose of preparing highly competent, collaborative and compassionate professionals dedicated to improving the health and healthcare of all individuals and communities. 

For specific DMS admissions, application, and timelines, visit: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Admissions

General Track Curriculum

Plan of Study Grid
FallCredit Hours
MITS 401S
ULTRASOUND PHYSICS I
or ULTRASOUND PHYSICS I
1
MITS 412S
SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION I
or SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION I
5
MITS 415S
ORIENTATION TO DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
or ORIENTATION TO DIAGNOSTIC MEDICAL SONOGRAPHY
1
MITS 416S
SONOGRAPHY LAB I
or SONOGRAPHY LAB I
1
MITS 431S
OB/GYN CONFERENCE I
or OB/GYN CONFERENCE I
1
MITS 432S
ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND
or ABDOMINAL ULTRASOUND
3
MITS 441S
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGE REVIEW I
or DIAGNOSTIC IMAGE REVIEW I
1
 Credit Hours13
Spring
MITS 402S
SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION II
or SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION II
5
MITS 403S
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGE REVIEW II
or DIAGNOSTIC IMAGE REVIEW II
1
MITS 405S
OB/GYN CONFERENCE II
or OB/GYN CONFERENCE II
1
MITS 407S
ADVANCED OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUND
or ADVANCED OBSTETRICAL ULTRASOUND
2
MITS 408S
GYNECOLOGICAL ULTRASOUND
or GYNECOLOGICAL ULTRASOUND
1
MITS 409S
GENITOURINARY ULTRASOUND
or GENITOURINARY ULTRASOUND
1
MITS 417S
SONOGRAPHY LAB II
or SONOGRAPHY LAB II
1
MITS 419S
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS I
or PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS I
1
MITS 451S
ULTRASOUND PHYSICS II
or ULTRASOUND PHYSICS II
2
 Credit Hours15
Summer
MITS 418S
SONOGRAPHY LAB III
or SONOGRAPHY LAB III
1
MITS 421S
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS II
or PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS II
1
MITS 422S
VASCULAR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
or VASCULAR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
3
MITS 452S
SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION III
or SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION III
5
MITS 453S
OB/GYN CONFERENCE III
or OB/GYN CONFERENCE III
1
MITS 454S
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGE REVIEW III
or DIAGNOSTIC IMAGE REVIEW III
1
MITS 455S
HIGH RESOLUTION SONOGRAPHY
or HIGH RESOLUTION SONOGRAPHY
1
 Credit Hours13
 Total Credit Hours41

Cardiovascular Track Curriculum

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
FallCredit Hours
MITS 401S
ULTRASOUND PHYSICS I
or ULTRASOUND PHYSICS I
1
MITS 422S
VASCULAR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
or VASCULAR ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
3
MITS 435S
ORIENTATION TO CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY
or ORIENTATION TO CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY
2
MITS 437S
CARDIAC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
or CARDIAC ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
3
MITS 439S
CASES IN CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY I
or CASES IN CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY I
1
MITS 440S
CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION I
or CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION I
5
MITS 442S
CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY LAB I
or CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY LAB I
1
 Credit Hours16
Spring
MITS 419S
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS I
or PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS I
1
MITS 438S
CARDIAC PATHOLOGY AND HEMODYNAMICS
or CARDIAC PATHOLOGY AND HEMODYNAMICS
3
MITS 449S
CASES IN CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY II
or CASES IN CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY II
1
MITS 450S
CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION II
or CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION II
5
MITS 451S
ULTRASOUND PHYSICS II
or ULTRASOUND PHYSICS II
2
MITS 461S
CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY LAB II
or CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY LAB II
1
MITS 462S
VASCULAR PATHOLOGY AND HEMODYNAMICS
or VASCULAR PATHOLOGY AND HEMODYNAMICS
2
 Credit Hours15
Summer
MITS 421S
PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS II
or PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS II
1
MITS 444S
CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
or CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE
1
MITS 445S
ADVANCED TOPICS IN CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY
or ADVANCED TOPICS IN CARDIAC SONOGRAPHY
1
MITS 459S
CASES IN CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY III
or CASES IN CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY III
1
MITS 460S
CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION III
or CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY CLINICAL EDUCATION III
5
MITS 471S
CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY LAB III
or CARDIOVASCULAR SONOGRAPHY LAB III
1
 Credit Hours10
 Total Credit Hours41

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DMS Student Policies


In addition to the CAHP Student Policies, students are required to follow the below policies.  If you have any questions regarding the policies, please reach out to Kim Michael, Program Director.