Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Associate's degree, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Bachelor of Science in imagine sciences - diagnostic medical sonography is designed as a completion program for the registered radiographer and prepare highly competent imaging practitioners for professional careers in a dynamic health care environment. Graduates are prepared to sit for the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers examination through a variety of classroom instruction and hands-on practice. The diagnostic medical sonography program boasts a 100 percent graduate pass rate for the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation examination for the last five years, which is 35 percent higher than the national average. A separate application process is required for admission into this program.
Details
Hours
120
Entrance Requirements
Combination of Education and Course(s)
School
University of Arkansas - Fort Smith (UAFS)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
5210 Grand Ave
Local WIB
5035 - Western
Name of Credential
Bachelor of Science - Imaging Science Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Federal Student Aid including Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Work Study, Federal Direct Loans. Arkansas Division of Higher Education scholarship programs including AR Academic Challenge, AR Future Grant, AR Workforce Challenge, etc. UAFS institutional scholarships, UAFS Foundation scholarships and outside third party scholarships and programs.
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$800.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$1,245.00 $1245 Licensure/Certification Exams & Fees*
Graduation Fees
$40.00
In-State Tuition
$21,579.30 $239.77 per credit hour x 90 hours
Other Fees
$3,310.00 $600 Distance Education Fee $50 per credit hour x 12 hours $2250 Health Sciences Program Fee $25 per credit hour x 90 hours $250 Lab & Clinic Fee $25 per course x 10 courses $150 Student Health Fee $30 per semester x 5 semesters $60 Fitness Center Fee $12 per semester x 5 semesters
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$48,847.50 $542.75 per credit hour x 90 hours
Registration Fee
$155.00 $31 per semester x 5 semesters
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$250.00 $250 Uniforms
Total In-State Program Cost
$27,379.30
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$54,647.50
