If your goal is BRCC's Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Studies provides a healthcare-focused degree pathway while you prepare for selective admission to the Sonography program.
Health Studies includes foundational coursework that also appears in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum. This overlap can help you continue making academic progress while preparing for your intended program.
Pathway at a Glance
Declared Major
Health Studies
Intended Program
Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Sonography Degree
Associate of Applied Science
Admission
Selective
How Health Studies Aligns With Sonography
Health Studies and Diagnostic Medical Sonography share foundational coursework in areas including English composition, mathematics, psychology, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, biomedical ethics, and humanities.
Shared Foundational Areas
- English Composition
- College Algebra
- Psychology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Biomedical Ethics
- Humanities coursework
This overview identifies shared foundational areas and is not a complete Sonography admission or graduation checklist. Review the official Diagnostic Medical Sonography requirements before selecting courses.
After Admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography
After admission to the selective Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, students complete the following Sonography-specific coursework.
| Course | Description | Credits | Semester | Typically Offered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SONO 1011 | Foundations of Sonography | 1 | 2nd | Fall & Spring |
| SONO 1102 | Physics & Instrumentation I | 2 | 3rd | Spring |
| SONO 1143 | Ultrasound Learning Lab I | 3 | 3rd | Spring |
| SONO 1203 | Sonographic Sectional Anatomy | 3 | 3rd | Spring |
| SONO 1122 | Abdominal Ultrasound I | 2 | 4th | Summer |
| SONO 1161 | Ultrasound Practicum I | 1 | 4th | Summer |
| SONO 1182 | Ultrasound OB/GYN I | 2 | 4th | Summer |
| SONO 2101 | Physics & Instrumentation II | 1 | 4th | Summer |
| SONO 2123 | Abdominal Ultrasound II | 3 | 5th | Fall |
| SONO 2163 | Ultrasound Practicum II | 3 | 5th | Fall |
| SONO 2183 | Ultrasound OB/GYN II | 3 | 5th | Fall |
| SONO 2201 | Physics & Instrumentation III | 1 | 5th | Fall |
| SONO 2302 | Abdominal Ultrasound III | 2 | 6th | Spring |
| SONO 2403 | Ultrasound Practicum III | 3 | 6th | Spring |
| SONO 2502 | Ultrasound OB/GYN III | 2 | 6th | Spring |
| SONO 2601 | Comprehensive Seminar | 1 | 6th | Spring |
| Total Program-Specific Credits | 33 | |||
Planning to Apply to Diagnostic Medical Sonography?
Review the Sonography program's current prerequisites, admission criteria, application requirements, and deadlines. A College Navigator can help you understand how your Health Studies coursework fits your academic plan.