Diagnostic Ultrasound, BS, Two-Year Plan
Transfer plan for the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound
Sample Plan for New Students
This plan outlines the required courses and credits. Some classes have prerequisites. For transfer information, refer to the Transfer Equivalency Guide.
Prerequisites
- MATH 1021 – Pre-Calculus Algebra (5 credits)
- PHYS 1050/1051 – Mechanics (algebra-based) with lab (5 credits)
- BIOL 1610/1611 – General Biology I with lab (5 credits)
- MATH 1022 – Trigonometry (2 credits)
- PHYS 1060/1061 – Waves, Sound, Electricity, and Magnetism with lab (5 credits)
- CHEM 1500/1501 – General Chemistry I with lab (5 credits)
- BIOL 2200 – Anatomy & Physiology I with lab (5 credits)
- BIOL 2210 – Anatomy & Physiology II with lab (5 credits)
Important Major Information
- Total Credits: 109
- Minimum Credits for Graduation: 180
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75
- Minimum Major GPA: 3.0 (some scholarships may require higher)
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior
Course | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
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Course 1 |
All Tracks NURS 3205 – Pathophysiology (5) NURS 2520 – Healthcare in the 21st Century (3) |
All Tracks DIUS 3100 – Ultrasound Physics (5) |
All Tracks DIUS 3200 – Ultrasound Instrumentation |
UCOR 2100 (5)
|
Course 2 | DIUS 3010 – Vascular Sonography I (4) DIUS 3011 – Vascular Lab I (3) |
DIUS 3110 – Vascular Sonography II (4) DIUS 3111 – Vascular Lab II (3) |
DIUS 3210 – Vascular Sonography III (4) DIUS 3211 – Vascular Lab III (3) |
←Vascular Track Classes |
Course 3 | DIUS 3020 – General Sonography I (4) DIUS 3021 – General Lab I (3) |
DIUS 3120 – General Sonography II (4) DIUS 3121 - General Lab (3) |
DIUS 3220 – General Sonography III (4) DIUS 3221 – General Lab III (3) |
← General Track Classes |
Course 4 | DIUS 3030 – Cardiac Sonography I (4) DIUS 3031 – Cardiac Lab I (3) |
DIUS 3130 – Cardiac Sonography II (4) DIUS 3131 – Cardiac Lab II (3) |
DIUS 3230 – Cardiac Sonography III (4) DIUS 3231 – Cardiac Lab III (3) |
← Cardiac Track Classes |
Course | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
---|---|---|---|---|
Course 1 | DIUS 4100 – Clinical Experience in Ultrasound I (10) |
DIUS 4200 – Clinical Experience in Ultrasound II (10) |
DIUS 4300 – Clinical Experience in Ultrasound III (10) |
DIUS 4400 – Clinical Experience in Ultrasound IV (8) |
Course 2 | DIUS 4500 – Leadership for Health Equity I (3) |
DIUS 4600 – Leadership for Health Equity II (3) |
DIUS 4700 – Leadership for Health Equity III (3) |
DIUS 4800 – Leadership for Health Equity IV (3) |
University Core Requirements
Module I:
- UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking
- UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
- UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
- UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
- Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences
*Some students may be required to take these additional courses if not satisfied through transfer requirements
Module II (must take all 3 at SU):
- UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
- UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
- UCOR 2920 Ethical Reasoning in Healthcare
Module III:
- UCOR 3100
- UCOR 3400
- UCOR 3600 Global Health (Must be taken at SU as program requirement)
*Some students may be required to take these additional courses if not satisfied through transfer requirements
Curriculum Notes
- All major courses must be graded C (2.0) or better to progress in the program.
- Students enter the program as a cohort, or class, and progress through their courses of study together. Courses in the curriculum are integrated and must be taken in order.
- Students are expected to be available the first day of the quarter through the last day of finals to meet course requirements.
- Clinical courses are scheduled on a full-time basis and follow the academic calendar for university closure and holidays observed.
- Clinical placements are arranged and randomly assigned based on specific criteria for each site.
- Some clinical placements are outside the state of Washington or the Greater Seattle area.
- Health requirements for the program and clinical placement can be found on our
website at:Health Requirements for Students | Programs | College of Nursing | Seattle University - For complete information on course, prerequisites, etc., please consult the Explore & Compare Programs page.
Use MySeattleU Student Planning to plan your courses and work closely with your academic advisor on your educational plan. You are responsible for tracking changes and ensuring you meet all degree requirements.
Visit the Seattle U Advising Services page for support or reach out to the Advising Center. Email College of Nursing Advising at CONAdvising@seattleu.edu.
Resources for Success
- Use MySeattleU for planning.
- Meet with a Career Coach from the Career Engagement Center.
- Access academic support with Learning Assistance Programs.
- Refer to Advising Services for more guidance.