Diagnostic Ultrasound, BS, Four-Year Plan

Four-Year Plan for the Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Ultrasound

Sample Plan for New Students

Number of credits are in parentheses. BOLDED classes are DIUS prerequisite classes and must be completed with a C or higher to progress to DIUS in Year 3.

Important Major Information

  • Minimum Credits for Graduation: 180
  • Credits in Major: 126-131
  • Minimum Cumulative GPA: 2.0
  • Minimum Major GPA: 2.0

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Quarter-Based Degree Plan

Four-Year Plan For New Students

Year 1

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1

MATH 1026 –Advanced Algebra & Functions (5)

MATH 1023 – Advanced Algebra & Functions A (5) or one higher-level MATH 

MATH 1028 – Trigonometry (2)

MATH 1028 – Trigonometry (2) (if not completed in Winter) 

Course 2 CHEM 1500 – General Chemistry I (4) AND CHEM 1501 – General Chemistry I Lab (1)

MATH 1024 – Advanced Algebra & Functions B (5) if MATH 1023 was completed in Fall 

UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)

Course 3 UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5) BIOL 1610 – General Biology I (4)

UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)

Course 4

 

BIOL 1611 – General Biology I Lab (1)

UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5)

Course 5

 

UCOR 1XXX – University Core (5)

 

MATH & CHEM options:  

*Pending ALEKS Math Placement before Fall Quarter, register into ONE of: MATH 1026 for Fall > MATH 1028 for Winter OR MATH 1023 for Fall > MATH 1024 for Winter >> MATH 1028 for Spring OR one higher-level MATH course for Fall(calculus) 

Choose one of:  
CHEM 1500  AND CHEM 1501 General Chemistry I Lab (1)  OR CHEM 1200 Chemistry of Life (5) 

 

Year 2

Course Fall Winter Spring
Course 1 PHYS 1050 – Mechanics (4) PHYS 1060 – Waves, Sound, Electricity & Magnetism (4) BIOL 2210 – Anatomy & Physiology II (5)
Course 2 PHYS 1051 – Lab (1) PHYS 1061 – Lab (1) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)
Course 3 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) BIOL 2200 – Anatomy & Physiology I w/ lab (5) UCOR 3XXX – University Core (5)
Course 4 UCOR 2XXX – University Core (5) *Elective (5) or UCOR Module 2 (if not completed in Spring Year 1)   

*Recommended Electives: CMME 2100 – Interpersonal Communication (5) OR PSYC 3220 – Growth and Development

 

Year 3

Course Fall Winter Spring Notes
Course 1 & 2

All Tracks:
NURS 3205 – Pathophysiology (5)
NURS 2520 – Healthcare in 21st Century (3)

All Tracks:
DIUS 3100 – Ultrasound Physics (5)
UCOR 3600 – Global Health (5)

All Tracks:
DIUS 3200 – Ultrasound Instrumentation 
(5)

 
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 (Abdomen Extended, OB/GYN) Classes
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

 

Year 4

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 UCOR for course descriptions.  Honors and Matteo Ricci students have different Core requirements.

Module I:

  • UCOR 1100 Academic Writing Seminar
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1200 Quantitative Thinking 
  • UCOR 1300 Creative Expression & Interpretation
  • UCOR 1400 Inquiry Seminar in the Humanities
  • UCOR 1600 Inquiry Seminar in the Social Sciences
  • Satisfied in Major: UCOR 1800 Inquiry Seminar in the Natural Sciences 

Module II (must take all 3 at SU):

  • UCOR 2100 Theological Explorations
  • UCOR 2500 Philosophy of the Human Person
  • UCOR 2920 Ethical Reasoning in Healthcare

Module III (must be taken at SU):

  • UCOR 3100 Religion in a Global Context
  • UCOR 3400 Humanities and Global Challenges
  • UCOR 3600 Global Health

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.
  • For health requirements, visit the College of Nursing website.
  • Placement into MATH is based on ALEKS MATH Placement Assessment
  • 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.

 

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