TO: Transfer Students Applying to Diagnostic Ultrasound Program
FROM: Seattle University Admissions Office
SUBJECT: Supplementary Application Forms
The Diagnostic Ultrasound program at Seattle University offers 2 specialty tracks:
- Cardiovascular track – students choosing this track will take intermediate and advanced courses in cardiac and vascular sonography with 2 quarters of scanning labs in each.
- General/vascular track – students choosing this track will take intermediate and advanced classes in abdomen, OB-GYN and vascular with 2 quarters of scanning labs in each.
All program applicants MUST declare a specialty track on their application.
- Cardiovascular track – students can do a 6-month internship in echocardiography and a 6-month internship in vascular sonography or 12 months in one of these 2 specialties
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- General/vascular track – students can do a 6-month internship in abdominal/OB-GYN sonography and a 6-month internship in vascular sonography or 12 months in one these 2 specialties.
The attached applicant essay and two teacher recommendations forms are required for transfer students applying to the Diagnostic Ultrasound program.
(One supervisor recommendation will be accepted in lieu of one teacher recommendation if the applicant has had a gap in her/his studies.)
Please note packets are to be returned to the admissions office by January 5, 2010.
Admissions Office
Seattle University
901 12th Ave
PO Box 222000
Seattle, WA 98122
APPLICANT ESSAY
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND PROGRAM
(This essay is required in lieu of the Personal Essay in the undergraduate common application form.)
Student’s Name________________________________________________
Specialty track: ____Cardiovascular ____General/vascular
DIRECTIONS: The purpose of the Applicant Essay is to allow you to provide information about you as a person. Your essay must be typed and be no longer than two pages. As part of your essay, please discuss your reasons for pursuing ultrasound as a career and describe any work or volunteer experience you have had in a hospital or clinical setting. Also explain how you have developed communication and interpersonal skills that will be helpful to you as a sonographer. Please feel free to elaborate on aspects of your application or academic record which you feel are important for the committee to consider.
Please send completed essay directly to: Admissions Office, Seattle University,
901 12th Ave, PO Box 222000, Seattle, WA 98122.
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND PROGRAM
Please send completed form directly to: Admissions Office, Seattle University,
901 12th Ave, PO Box 222000, Seattle, WA 98122.
TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT APPLICANT
Name _________________________________________________
I recognize the confidential nature of this document and I waive my right to access:
YES___ NO___
Signature_____________________________________________Date_________
TO BE COMPLETED BY TEACHER
Recommender’s Name__________________________________________________________
Title_________________________________ Agency _________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________ Work Telephone __________________________
1) How long have you known this applicant and in what capacity?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2) Do you believe this person is capable of assuming a responsible position with
medical patients?
________________________________________________________________
3) I would rank this person in the top ____% of students/employees I’ve known.
4) Please include a letter (2 pages maximum, signed and dated) describing this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses in areas such as: maturity, ability to learn from constructive criticism, reliability, responsibility, professional manner, communication skills, independence, working effectively with a variety of people.
TEACHER RECOMMENDATION
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND PROGRAM
Please send completed form directly to: Admissions Office, Seattle University,
901 12th Ave, PO Box 222000, Seattle, WA 98122.
TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT APPLICANT
Name _________________________________________________
I recognize the confidential nature of this document and I waive my right to access:
YES___ NO___
Signature_____________________________________________Date_________
TO BE COMPLETED BY TEACHER
Recommender’s Name__________________________________________________________
Title_________________________________ Agency _________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________ Work Telephone __________________________
1) How long have you known this applicant and in what capacity?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2) Do you believe this person is capable of assuming a responsible position with
medical patients?
________________________________________________________________
3) I would rank this person in the top ____% of students/employees I’ve known.
4) Please include a letter (2 pages maximum, signed and dated) describing this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses in areas such as: maturity, ability to learn from constructive criticism, reliability, responsibility, professional manner, communication skills, independence, working effectively with a variety of people.
SUPERVISOR RECOMMENDATION
SEATTLE UNIVERSITY DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND PROGRAM
(Supervisor recommendation accepted in lieu of one teacher recommendation if the applicant has had a gap in her/his studies.)
Please send completed form directly to: Admission Office, Seattle University, 901 12th Ave, PO Box 222000, Seattle. WA 98122.
TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT APPLICANT
Name _________________________________________________
I recognize the confidential nature of this document and I waive my right to access:
YES___ NO___
Signature_____________________________________________Date_________
TO BE COMPLETED BY SUPERVISOR
Recommender’s Name__________________________________________________________
Title_________________________________ Agency _________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________ Work Telephone __________________________
1) How long have you known this applicant and in what capacity?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2) Do you believe this person is capable of assuming a responsible position with
medical patients?
________________________________________________________________
3) I would rank this person in the top ____% of students/employees I’ve known.
4) Please include a letter (2 pages maximum, signed and dated) describing this person’s strengths and/or weaknesses in areas such as: maturity, ability to learn from constructive criticism, reliability, responsibility, professional manner, communication skills, independence, working effectively with a variety of people.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Diagnostic Ultrasound PREREQUISITE FORM
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Instructions: Complete this form if you are applying for the Bachelor Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound
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Last Name First Name Middle Initial Birth date: MM/DD/YYYY
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Required Course or Equivalent
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# of units (Q=Quarter, S=Semester)
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Term & Year completed or planned date of completion
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Grade earned or in progress(IP), C grade or higher
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Institution at which course was taken do not abbreviate
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Biology 161/171: General Biology w/Lab
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Biology 200 Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab
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Biology 210 Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab
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Biology Elective: 5 credits Above a General Biology 162/172 or Microbiology 260
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Physics 105 Mechanics Requires Math Prerequisites
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Physics 106 Waves, sound, electricity & magnetism Requires Math Prerequisites
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If you test out of MATH 120: Mathematics (130 or 131) or (134&135) Calculus I or Business Calculus 5credits
Diagnostic Ultrasound Elective: Math or Science 5 credits
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If you are not planning on completing/receiving an AA Degree, please see our website for exact equivalencies’ for
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the non-science courses required to receive a Bachelor Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound. Note 2 Electives: Biology and Diagnostic Ultrasound
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SEATTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND PROGRAM
Course Descriptions for Prerequisites
Please refer to the course descriptions below when selecting courses to fulfill the prerequisites for the Bachelor Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound program. One credit on the semester system is generally considered equivalent to 1.5 credits on the quarter system.
BIOL 161/171 General Biology I w/Lab 5 Credits
Survey of the biological world, concepts and principles. I) cell biology, metabolism, respiration, photosynthesis, and genetics. II) Evolution, diversity, and comparison of groups of living organisms. III) Development and differentiation; comparative functions of tissues and organ systems; ecology. Four lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite; high school algebra and chemistry, BIOL 165 prerequisite to BIOL 166 and 167. (BIOL 165 I offered in fall, winter, BIOL II offered winter, BIOL III offered spring)
BIOL 200 Anatomy and Physiology I 5 Credits
Major structural and functional systems of the human body. Cells, tissue, bone, muscle, and nervous system. Laboratory emphasis on microscopic and gross anatomy. Credits not applicable for biology major. Four lecture and three laboratory hours per week.
BIOL 210 Anatomy and Physiology II 5 Credits
Major structural and functional systems of the human body. Digestive, circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems. Physiological interactions among systems. Laboratory emphasis on physiology. Credits not applicable for biology major. Four lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite; BIOL 200, winter
MATH 130 Elements of Calculus for Business 5 Credits
Limits; continuity; rate of change; derivative, basic differentiation formulas, extrema; area under a curve; the definite integral and applications or MATH graphing calculator required. Prerequisite a grade of “C-” or better in MATH 118 or MATH 120, satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. (fall winter, spring)
MATH 131 Calculus for Life Sciences 5 Credits
Limits; rate of change; derivatives; basic differentiation formulas, extrema; the definite integral. Applications to the life and social sciences. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: a grade of “C-“ or better in MATH 120 and MATH 121, or satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. Co-requisite: MATH 121, unless exempted by qualifying examination (spring)
PHYS 105 Mechanics 5 Credits
A non-calculus survey of classical mechanics. Topics covered include kinematics in one and two dimensions; dynamics. Newton’s laws and gravitation; work and energy; momentum, rotational motion, and equilibrium. Course includes laboratory component. Prerequisites’: MATH 120, MATH 121, or equivalent. (fall) formerly titled Mechanics and Sound.
PHYS 106 Waves, Sound, Electricity, and Magnetism 5 Credits
Continuation of the non-calculus survey of introductory physics. Topics covered include fluids, simple harmonic motion; mechanical waves and sound; electric charge; field, and potential; electric energy and capacitance; electric current and resistance; magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction. Course includes laboratory component. Prerequisite: PHYS 105 (winter) formerly Titled Electricity, Magnetism and Thermodynamics.
NOTE: If not receiving/completing an AA degree, please see our website for the exact equivalencies for the non-science courses: www.seattleu.edu