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Sonography is a diagnostic imaging profession that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of the human body. Sonographers acquire these images and related data to assist interpreting physicians in diagnosing disease and pathology.

This field includes specialties such as abdominal sonography, neurosonography, echocardiography, obstetrical and pelvic sonography, and vascular technology. In each area, sonographers must understand expected pathologies, apply imaging instrumentation effectively, and interpret exam results with precision.

Our program is accredited in Abdominal Extended, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Adult Cardiac, and Vascular Sonography. Students are required to demonstrate competency in all accredited specialty areas. Graduates are eligible to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) credentialing exams for each specialty up to 60 days prior to graduation.

How Long to Complete the Program?

2 years

Median Salary

$76,730

Average GPA of Admitted Class

3.85

Curriculum

Sonography is a four-year program in which the first and second years (61-64 credit hours) are completed at another institution before entering the 68-71 credit hour sequenced curriculum in the program. Coursework is designed to help you become an expert in equipment utilization, patient care, and sonography procedures. 

Course Requirements 

Year 1

Summer Semester

COURSE NAME 

COURSE NUMBER 

CREDIT HOURS 

Clinical Anatomy          

AHS 3415 

5 

Medical/Professional Orientation 

MIRS 3111 

1 

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME 

COURSE NUMBER 

CREDIT HOURS 

Pathology 

AHS 4433 

3 

Medical Ethics and Law 

AHS 3451 

1 

Patient Care and Management 

MIRS 3152 

2 

Radiologic Physics & Radiation Protection 

MIRS 3193 

3 

Abdominal Sonography 

MIRS 3873 

3 

Clinical Sonography 

MIRS 3860 

2 

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME 

COURSE NUMBER 

CREDIT HOURS 

Human Embryology 

AHS 3302 

2 

Cardiac Sonography I 

MIRS 3843 

3 

Obstetric and Gynecologic Sonography  

MIRS 3834 

4 

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I 

MIRS 3803 

3 

Vascular Sonography I  

MIRS 3851 

1 

Clinical Sonography 

MIRS 3860 

3 

Year 2

Summer Semester

COURSE NAME 

COURSE NUMBER 

CREDIT HOURS 

Advanced Sonography I 

MIRS 3872 

2 

Advanced Obstetric Sonography 

MIRS 4831 

1 

Clinical Sonography 

MIRS 3860 

3 

Interdisciplinary Leadership in Healthcare (if needed) 

AHS 3003 

(3) 

Fall Semester

COURSE NAME 

COURSE NUMBER 

CREDIT HOURS 

Vascular Sonography II 

MIRS 4852 

2 

Cardiac Sonography II 

MIRS 4842 

2 

Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation II 

MIRS 4803 

3 

Sonography Imaging 

MIRS 4820 

1 

Advanced Clinical Sonography and Capstone 

MIRS 4860 

5 

Spring Semester

COURSE NAME 

COURSE NUMBER 

CREDIT HOURS 

Healthcare Management & Law 

AHS 4452 

2 

Cardiac Sonography III 

MIRS 4843 

3 

Advanced Sonography II 

MIRS 4872 

2 

Sonography Imaging 

MIRS 4820 

1 

Advanced Clinical Sonography and Capstone 

MIRS 4860 

5 

Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Radiography program, applicants must have met the following requirements: 

  • Have successfully completed, or be in the process of completing, a minimum of 61-64 semester credit hours of coursework prior to the beginning of the program, including all prerequisite requirements with a ‘C’ or higher 
  • Maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA in previous coursework. Note that the university does not recognize academic forgiveness nor reprieve policies. All attempts of a course are included in the calculation of GPAs 

If after reviewing the qualifications for the program you are unsure of whether you meet them, please contact ahinfo@ouhsc.edu. We are here to help and support you as you pursue a career in the health sciences. 

Prerequisite Requirements 

Select the appropriate tab below based on any degrees you will have completed before the start of the program to view the required prerequisite coursework. 

No Degree, AAS, or AA/AS from Non-Oklahoma School

No Degree, AAS, or AA/AS from Non-Oklahoma School

Applicants are required to complete 61-64 credit hours of coursework prior to the beginning of the program. The total credit hours should include all coursework listed below and any additional elective courses needed to reach the credit hour requirement. 

Note: Applicants who have taken an OU First Year Experience course will need to complete 64 credit hours prior to beginning the program. Those who have not completed this course will take it during the program and will need to complete 61 credit hours prior to beginning the program. 

OU Course Number 

Course Name 

Credit Hours 

General Education Coursework 

ENGL 1113 

English Composition I 

3 

ENGL 1213 

English Composition II 

3 

HIST 1483 or HIST 1493 

U.S. History 1492-1865 or U.S. History 1865-Present 

3 

P SC 1113 

American Federal Government 

3 

Varies 

Foreign Language 1st Course* 

Varies 

Varies 

Foreign Language 2nd Course* 

Varies 

Varies 

Western Culture** 

3 

Varies 

World Culture** 

3 

Varies 

Artistic Forms** 

3 

Varies 

OU First Year Experience Course*** 

3 

Program Prerequisite Requirements 

MATH 1503

College Algebra

3

PSY 1113

Elements of Psychology

3

CHEM 1305 or CHEM 1315

Fundamentals of General Chemistry & Lab or General Chemistry I & Lab

4-5

BIOL 2234 or BIOL 2255

Human Anatomy

3-5

BIOL 2124

Human Physiology

4

BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1124

Concepts in Biology or Intro Biology: Molecule/Cell/Phys

4-5

CL C 2413

Medical Vocabulary

2-3

PHYS 1114 or PHYS 2414

Physics for Non-Science Majors or Physics I for Life Science Majors

4-5

* Two semesters of the same foreign language must be completed. This requirement is waived if proof of two years of the same language being completed in high school is provided 
**Either the western culture, world culture, or art form must be completed at an upper-level (3000- or 4000-level) to meet the upper-level general education prerequisite requirement 
***Only offered at the University of Oklahoma. Students who have not taken this course will only need 61 total credit hours and will take this course during their program 

AA/AS from Oklahoma School

AA/AS from Oklahoma School 

Applicants are required to complete 64 credit hours of coursework prior to the beginning of the program. The total credit hours should include all coursework listed below and any additional elective courses needed to reach the credit hour requirement. 

OU Course Number 

Course Name 

Credit Hours 

General Education Coursework 

Varies 

Upper-Level General Education Course* 

3 

Program Prerequisite Requirements 

MATH 1503 

College Algebra 

3 

PSY 1113 

Elements of Psychology 

3 

CHEM 1305 or CHEM 1315 

Fundamentals of General Chemistry & Lab or General Chemistry I & Lab 

4-5 

BIOL 2234 or BIOL 2255 

Human Anatomy 

3-5 

BIOL 2124 

Human Physiology 

4 

BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1124 

Concepts in Biology or Intro Biol: Molecule/Cell/Phys 

4-5 

CL C 2413 

Medical Vocabulary 

2-3 

PHYS 1114 or PHYS 2414 

Physics for Non-Science Majors or Physics I for Life Science Majors 

4-5 

*Course must be a western culture, world culture, or art form completed at an upper-level (3000- or 4000-level) to meet prerequisite requirement 

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor’s Degree 

OU Course Number 

Course Name 

Credit Hours 

MATH 1503 

College Algebra 

3 

PSY 1113 

Elements of Psychology 

3 

CHEM 1305 or CHEM 1315 

Fundamentals of General Chemistry & Lab or General Chemistry I & Lab 

4-5 

BIOL 2234 or BIOL 2255 

Human Anatomy 

3-5 

BIOL 2124 

Human Physiology 

4 

BIOL 1005 or BIOL 1124 

Concepts in Biology or Intro Biol: Molecule/Cell/Phys 

4-5 

CL C 2413 

Medical Vocabulary 

2-3 

PHYS 1114 or PHYS 2414 

Physics for Non-Science Majors or Physics I for Life Science Majors 

4-5 

High School Early Admission Requirements

The early admission option allows exceptional high school seniors to secure a position in one of the Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences programs (Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, or Sonography) before graduation.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minimum 3.75 GPA on a 4.0 scale
  • At least three high school science credits with grades of B or better
  • ACT score of 24 or SAT-I score of 1090 or higher
  • Interview with a hospital supervisor in the area of interest
  • 24 hours of volunteer experience in a health care setting (recommended before application deadline; required by August 1 after graduation)

Application Process:

  • Submit OU Health online application by December 1 of senior year
  • Provide official high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores to the OU Health Campus
  • Submit interview documentation in online application

After Acceptance:

  • Complete volunteer hours by August 1
  • Attend OU Health Campus Open House in October
  • Maintain 3.25 cumulative and science GPA and complete the 64 prerequisite hours within two years after graduation

For full details, contact ahinfo@ouhsc.edu.

Program Details

Location Offered

Oklahoma City

Degree Acquired

Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences - Sonography

Application Window

Opens: July 15th 
Rolling Decisions Review Start Date: October 1st
Closes: February 15th 

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