Program Map for Diagnostic Ultrasound

Courses outlined in this program map are required for transfer to Seattle University.  Courses that are specific to an individual campus or program are listed in parentheses. Schools may change prerequisites without warning, so be sure to double check the website of your program of interest.

This program map is designed to prepare students to transfer to an Associate's or Bachelor’s Degree program in Diagnostic Ultrasound.  For more information, contact a program advisor. Faculty Program Advisors for the Diagnostic Ultrasound program are Anne Brackett abrackett@everettcc.edu,  and Valerie Mosser vmosser@everettcc.edu.

CHECKLISTS

• Diagnostic Ultrasound Interest, AAS-DTA
• Pre-College to College English and Math Checklist

Before you can take your college-level courses, you may need to complete prerequisites. 

See an entry advisor for mandatory entry advising at the Advising Center located in RAI 108 (or in Zoom) to decide on your first quarter courses.

Prepare for college-level math

If your math placement is below MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics, you’ll need to take the following courses, starting from the level you placed into:

• TS 60 → TS 70 → MATH/TS 76 → MATH/TS 86

Special Note for Students Planning to Transfer to Seattle University: If your math placement is below MATH& 141, be sure to complete both MATH 86 and MATH 96 because MATH 96 is required for entry into MATH& 141:

• TS 60 →  TS 70 → MATH/TS 76 → MATH/TS 86 → MATH 96

 Prepare for college-level English

If your English placement is below ENGL& 101, you’ll need to take following sequence of courses, starting from the level you placed into:
ENGL/TS/AEP 97 → ENGL/TS/AEP 98

Note: English language learners may need additional courses before ENGL/TS 97 depending on their placement.

 Take COLL 101 - College Success or STEM 101 - College Success in STEM in your first quarter to prepare for the pace and rigor of college.

Before registering each quarter, check your Degree Planner to see what classes you should take to stay on track.  See your faculty program advisor with any questions you have.

Recommended Actions 

• Looking for more support and assistance by phone, tablet, or computer? Visit the Online Student Support and Resources page. 
• Do you qualify for Financial Aid? Fill out a FAFSA or WASFA and visit the Financial Aid Office to begin talking about how to pay for college. 
• Visit the Tutoring Center, Writing Center, and the Library.
• Consider registering for a study skills class offered by DEVED department.
• Get involved with Student LIFE and join a campus club.
• See if you qualify for TRiO, MESA, scholarships, or assistance from the Bridges Center or Center for Disabilities Services
• Form study groups and get to know your faculty outside of class (ex. visit them during office hours)

Complete college-level courses. These courses are the foundation for your program.

 Communication Skills requirement progress:

• Take ENGL& 101 - English Composition I

 Quantitative Skills requirement progress:

• Take MATH& 146 - Introduction to Statistics (Community College programs only)
• Take MATH& 141 - Precalculus I: College Algebra (Seattle University only)

 Science Skills requirement progress:

• Take  CHEM& 121 - Introduction to Chemistry w/Lab (Community College programs only)
• Take CHEM& 140 - General Chemistry Prep w/Lab (if no high school chemistry)
• Take  CHEM& 161 - General Chemistry I w/Lab (Seattle University only)
• Take CHEM& 162 - General Chemistry II w/Lab (Seattle University only)
• Take BIOL& 211 - Majors Cellular I (Community College programs only)
• Take BIOL& 221 - Major Ecology/Evolution (Seattle University only)
• Take BIOL& 222 - Majors Cell/Molecular (Seattle University only) 

 Humanities requirement progress (for 4-year programs only): Take a Humanities Distribution course. The following courses are recommended:

• Any 200-level Communication Studies course (CMST)
• A world language
• An art class

 Social Science requirement progress (for 4-year programs only): Take a Social Science Distribution course. The following courses are recommended:

• BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business
• PSYC& 100 - General Psychology
• SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology
• ANTH 116 (D) - Cultures in Context
• PHIL 215 - Ethics

 Take one Diversity Course. All students must take at least one Diversity Course. Diversity courses have a "D" in the course number. Students may choose any course, however there are some recommendations below. See AS-T for a full list. 

• CMST 204 (D) - Intercultural Communications

Recommended Actions

Check back in with your faculty program advisor to discuss if this is the right program for you and update your plan of study as needed. Investigate transfer options; update your resume; see a program advisor

• At this point in your program journey you could switch to any other AAS-DTA degree with minimal loss of time and credits.
• Attend internship and resume workshops. Check out company or organization websites to find out more about what is involved in a career in diagnostic ultrasound.
• Attend career fair and explore internship opportunities.  Take note of application deadlines and documentation needed to apply.  You will be ready to apply while taking courses in phase 3, but now is a good time to start gathering information and start maintaining a resume.
• Visit a campus or at least their websites. Could you see yourself on that campus?  Prepare an initial list of transfer schools.  Some nearby choices for EvCC students that have a Diagnostic Ultrasound programs are Bellevue College and Seattle University.

Complete all remaining program requirements before you transfer or graduate (if applicable).  If you change to another program in this phase, some credits earned may not apply to your new program.

 Communication Skills requirement progress:

• Take ENGL &102 - English Composition II

 Quantitative Skills requirement progress:

• Take MATH& 142 - Precalculus II: Trigonometry (Seattle University only)

 Science requirement progress:

• Take  BIOL& 231 - Human Anatomy
• Take BIOL& 232 - Human Physiology

 Other requirement progress:

• Take HLTH 100 - Medical Terminology (Community College programs only)

 Humanities and Social Science requirement progress:  Take an additional Humanities or Social Science course. The following Humanities courses are recommended:

• CMST 204D -  Interpersonal Communication
• CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication 

Recommended Actions

Check back in with your faculty program advisor to confirm that you are progressing in your program and/or apply for graduation (if applicable)

• Complete job shadow, internships or volunteer hours. Attend information session at institutions of interest.  Begin the application process. 
• At this point in the Diagnostic Ultrasound program you could switch to the following programs with minimal loss of time and credits:
  • Radiation Technology
  • Dental Hygiene
  • Nursing
  • Health Studies (UW Bothell)

Complete all remaining degree/certificate requirements before you graduate or transfer.

 Humanities requirement progress (Seattle University Only): Complete additional Humanities classes to total 15 credits. The following courses from the AAS DTA list are recommended:

• Any Communications
• Global Studies
• World Language
• Art
• Photography

 Social Science requirement progress (Seattle University Only): Complete additional Social Sciences classes to total 10 credits . The following courses are recommended:

• BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business
• PSYC& 100 - General Psychology
• SOC& 101 - Introduction to Sociology
• ANTH 116D - Cultures in Context
• PHIL 215 - Ethics

 Science requirement progress:

• Take PHYS& 114 - General Physics I/w Lab (Seattle University Only)
• Take PHYS& 115 - General Physics II/w Lab (Winter quarter Only) (Seattle University Only)
• Take PHYS& 100 - Introductory Physics (only offered at Bellevue College)

Apply for graduation at least one quarter in advance.

Recommended Actions

Meet with your faculty program advisor to make sure all degree/certificate requirements are met.