Health Sciences, A.A.S. - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Degree: Associate of Applied Science
Major: Health Sciences
Concentration: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Department: Sonography
CIP Code: (31) 51.9999.01

For more information, visit the Diagnostic Medical Sonography webpage or contact the Health Sciences division at 615-230-3330.

The College offers an Associate of Applied Science degree as a career ladder for persons who have successfully completed their program of study in Diagnostic Medical Sonography. A total of 36 hours from the certificate may be applied to the required degree hours.  This degree is designed to assist Health Sciences workers with their general and continuing education.  For more information, refer to the Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science Degrees section in the catalog. Specific core credits may be earned by current enrollment in appropriate health sciences courses.  In addition to the 15 credit hours of General Education core courses currently required for an A.A.S degree, students will complete three required courses and two elective courses from those listed in the institution’s catalog.

Embedded Certificate
Courses in the following certificate may be used to award this concentration.

• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technical Certificate

Program​ Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, the graduate will have developed the skills, knowledge and abilities to accomplish the following:

1. Demonstrate knowledge in appropriate didactic areas.
2. Integrate knowledge into competency-based clinical experience.
3. Apply skills to exceed the standards of the profession.
4. Analyze clinical data.
5. Write effectively in more than one format as part of the writing across the professional curriculum initiative.
6. Provide excellent quality care to enrich and support the community through active engagement.
7. Engage and maintain personal professional relationships.

Graduation Requirement

• All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.