Sanford-Brown College has institutions all around the United States that offer sonography degrees in both cardiovascular sonography and diagnostic medical sonography. The highest degree available in both of these fields is an associate's degree. There also are certificate and diploma programs available for those who want to get basic sonography certification. Each of Sanford-Brown's campuses offer different degrees but not all offer both cardiovascular and diagnostic medical sonography, so make sure you find the right campus for your interests. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, must have graduated high school or equivalent (GED), must pass an interview and must pass entrance tests.
Argosy University's Twin Cities campus in Eagan, Minnesota offers an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in diagnostic medical sonography. Students are required to complete a two-year, 70 credit-hour program, with six months of clinical training. During your education, you must choose from one of three areas of sonography concentration: echocardiography, general sonography or vascular technology. Applicants must have graduated high school or equivalent (GED), must have an ACT score of 20 or above or an SAT combined math and verbal score of 960 and above, and must be accepted by the admissions committee.
Kaplan College's North Hollywood campus offers certification in diagnostic cardiac sonography and diagnostic vascular sonography, and a diploma in diagnostic medical sonography/ultrasound. By becoming certified in diagnostic cardiac sonography, graduates should be capable echocardiography technicians as well. Graduates of diagnostic medical sonography should be capable ABI (Ankle-Brackial Index) technicians and ultrasound technologists. Applicants must be high school graduates or equivalent (GED).
Keiser University in Fort Lauderdale offers an Associate of Science degree in diagnostic medical sonography. Students must earn a total of 91 credit hours of study to graduate. During their schooling, they must maintain a cumulative 3.0 out of 4.0 grade point average, complete lower general education courses with a minimum "C" average, pass a background check, display good health and pass a drug test where applicable. Applicants must have graduated high school or equivalent (GED) and must have scored 17 or above on the ACT or above 1430 (combined score) on the SAT.