Certificate in Diagnostic Ultrasound, Two-Year Plan
Two-Year Plan for the BS in Diagnostic Ultrasound- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program
Sample Plan for New Students
This program includes required credits for each term. For additional information on course transfer, please consult 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: 89
- Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.75
- Minimum Major GPA: 3.0
Two-Year Plan for Students with Junior
| Course | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 & 2 |
All Tracks: |
All Tracks: |
All Tracks: |
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| Course 3 & 4 | 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 |
| Course 3 & 4 | 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 |
| Course 3 & 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 |
| 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
UCOR classes are listed in the sample plan by what module is recommend. See below for UCOR course titles listed by Module. See my.seattleu.edu for prerequisites and www.seattleu.edu/core for course descriptions. Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.
Module I: waived for Post Baccalaureate students
Module II : waived for Post Baccalaureate certificate
Module III: UCOR 3600 Global Health
(waived for Post Bacc students but strongly recommended for knowledge in global health awareness and equity)
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.
- Find health requirements on the College of Nursing website.
- 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.