Sonography Degree Concentration
Program Goal: To prepare competent entry-level general sonographers in cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills), and affective (behavior) learning domains.
Format: In person at Armstrong Campus
Credit Hours: 130
Students accepted: 20 (variable depending on the number of available sites)
Clinical sites: 20, including distant sites in various states (variable depending on the number of available sites)
Program Coordinator: Mrs. Myka Bussey-Campbell
The sonography concentration will train you in the latest sonographic technology and prepare you to enter a growing career field as a certified sonographer.
Using sound waves to examine organs, muscles and vascular structures, sonographers perform everything from obstetrics imaging to cardiac imaging. Your coursework will cover everything from clinical settings, scanning techniques, invasive procedures and sonography specialties.
Students are required to complete clinical education courses at two or more distant clinical education centers. Students are responsible for travel and lodging expenses associated with attending these centers.
Forms and Resources
- Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences Student Handbook 2020-2022 (PDF)
- Radiological Sciences Degree Manual 2020-2022 (PDF)
Jobs in Sonography
A Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences with a concentration in Sonography will equip you for a variety of careers, including:
- Sonographer
- Ultrasound technologist
- Ultrasonographer
Professional Licensure
The Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences anticipates that graduates of this program will seek the following professional state licenses or national certifications: Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) and state licensure.
The Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences has determined the required classes and educational activities of this academic program will qualify a graduate of this program to take the ARDMS Sonography Assessments for RDMS certification. The department has not determined whether this program satisfies the requirements of all states and territories for the RDMS certification and state licensure. Visit the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography to determine the requirements of your state or territory.
Program Outcomes
2020 Data
Credential Success Rate
| Number of students taking ABD credential | 9 |
| Number earning ABD credential from ARDMS | 9 |
| Number earning ABD credential from ARRT | N/A |
| Total number earning ABD credential | 9 |
| ABD credential success rate | 100% |
Credential Success Rate
| Number of students taking OB-GYN credential | 10 |
| Number earning OB-GYN credential from ARDMS | 10 |
| Number earning OB-GYN credential from ARRT | N/A |
| Total number earning OB-GYN credential | 10 |
| ABD credential success rate | 100% |
Credential Success Rate
| Number of students taking SPI exam | 19 |
| Number of students passed the SPI exam | 19 |
| SPI exam pass rate | 100% |
Job Placement
| General Concentration (ABD and OB/Gyn) | |
| Number of graduates in 2020 | 18 |
| Number of graduates employed | 15 |
| Job placement rate | 83% |
Retention Rate Rate
| General Concentration (ABD and OB/Gyn) | |
| Number of students admitted | 20 |
| Number of re-entry students (added to cohort) | 0 |
| Number of students graduating | 18 |
| Retention rate | 95% |
Accreditation
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the JRC-DMS. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.
CAAHEP
9355-113th St. North, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
Phone: 727-210-2350
Fax: 727-210-2354
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Do You Have Questions? Contact Us!
Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences
Georgia Southern University Armstrong Campus
Department of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Sciences Dept #4901
11935 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419
Radiologic Sciences
Phone: 912-344-2550
Fax: 912-344-3472
Program Contacts
Last updated: 8/19/2022