Diagnostic Medical Sonography Transfer Guide for Northwestern Michigan College

General Education Requirements

26-27 Credits Required

Students are encouraged to work with an advisor to select appropriate general education courses. Ferris State University General Education www.ferris.edu/gened.

•  Communication Competency

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  ENGL 150	English 1	3	ENG 111
  ENGL 250	English 2	3	ENG 112

•  Quantitative Literacy

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  MATH 115 or MATH 116 or MATH 117 or MATH 120	Intermediate Algebra or Intermediate Algebra and Numerical Trigonometry or Contemporary Mathematics or Trigonometry	3 or 4 or 4 or 3	MTH 111 or No Equivalent or No Equivalent or MTH 100/120 or MTH 122

•  Natural Sciences Competency

  One course is required with a minimum of 3 credits: must be a lab course. 

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  BIOL 109	Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology	4	BIO 106 + BIO 106L

•  Cultural Competency

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  PHIL 220 or PHIL 320	Ethics in Health Care or Biomedical Ethics	3	No Equivalent

•  Self and Society Competency

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  PSYC 150	Introduction to Psychology	3	PSY 101

•  Additional General Education Requirements

  These courses are additional General Education courses to meet the requirements for this specific program. 

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  COMM 105 or COMM 221	Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Decision Making	3	No Equivalent or COM 111
  PHYS 130	Concepts in Physics	4	PHY 105 + PHY 105L

College Requirements

58 Credits Required

 

•  College of Health Professions (COHP) Core Curriculum

  5 Credits Required. 

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  COHP 100	Orientation to Medical Vocabulary	1	HAH 101
  COHP 101	The United States Health Care System	3	No Equivalent
  COHP 102	Safety Issues in Health Care	1	No Equivalent

•  Major Courses

  53 Credits Required.

  Ferris Course	Ferris Course Title	Ferris Credit Hours	Transfer Course
  SONO 100	Introduction to Diagnostic Medical Sonography	1	No Equivalent
  SONO 102	Introduction to Sonographic Imaging	1	No Equivalent
  SONO 104	Introduction to Ultrasound Physics	3	No Equivalent
  SONO 105	Sonography Physics Principles Lab	1	No Equivalent
  SONO 111	Pathophysiology of Abdominal Organs	4	No Equivalent
  SONO 112	Abdominal Imaging Lab	1	No Equivalent
  SONO 115	Sonographic Cross Sectional Anatomy	1	No Equivalent
  SONO 117	Introduction to Sonographic Interpretation	2	No Equivalent
  SONO 118	Gynecology Imaging	1	No Equivalent
  SONO 119	Gynecology Imaging Lab	1	No Equivalent
  SONO 121	Introduction to Obstetrics and Gynecology Imaging	2	No Equivalent
  SONO 122	Obstetrics and Gynecology Imaging Lab	1	No Equivalent
  SONO 131	Hemodynamics and Doppler Principles of Sonography	1	No Equivalent
  SONO 132	Hemodynamics and Doppler Lab	1	No Equivalent
  SONO 280	Clinical Internship 1	8	No Equivalent
  SONO 281	Small Parts and Invasive Procedures	4	No Equivalent
  SONO 282	Clinical Internship 2	8	No Equivalent
  SONO 283	Obstetrics and Gynecology Imaging 2	3	No Equivalent
  SONO 284	Clinical Internship 3	5	No Equivalent
  SONO 285	Sonographic Interpretation 2	3	No Equivalent
  SONO 287	Management in Diagnostic Medical Sonography	1	No Equivalent

Program Contact Information

College of Health Professions
Department of Diagnostic, Laboratory and Therapeutic Sciences
(231) 591-2270
[email protected]

Ferris Statewide - Northwestern Michigan College
(231) 995-1734
[email protected]

Admission Requirements

New Student Admission Requirements

• 2.70 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) (2.50 -2.69 with college approval)
• Minimum Composite Score of ACT 18/SAT 950 OR 3.0 High School GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and Composite ACT 17/SAT 900

Transfer Student Admission Requirements

• 2.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale)

Admission Requirements to the Professional Sequence

• Obtain a grade of B- or higher in the following courses: BIOL 109, MATH 115, and PHYS 130
• Obtain a grade of C or higher in the following course: COHP 100
• Obtain a grade of C- or higher in the following course: ENGL 150 All MATH, BIOL, and CHEM courses must meet the above requirements within two attempts. A withdrawal, W grade, counts as an attempt.
• Application Accepted: February 1st - 15th prior to fall semester requested.

More Information

Select courses may be delivered online and/or in a mixed delivery format (i.e. a mix of online and face-to-face instruction at the Ferris Main Campus or at a statewide location).

To fulfill the residency requirement for a bachelor’s degree a student must earn a minimum of 30 credits from Ferris State University.

Steps to Apply

• Complete your free application.
• Submit official transcripts
  • Submit official transcripts from every school attended to [email protected]
  • Or mail to:
    Ferris State University Admissions Office
    1201 S. State St., CSS 201
    Big Rapids, MI 49307
• Submit test scores (if required)
  • ACT Scores; go to the ACT website - Ferris State University School Code: 1994
  • SAT, CLEP and AP Sores; go to the College Board website - Ferris State University School Code: 1222

Advising Notes

It is recommended that potential applicants meet with an advisor to review the degree, course schedule, transfer policies and have any questions answered prior to completing an application. Ferris accepts transfer courses in which the student earned a letter grade of "C" or better. Additional policies such as the Ferris Sunset and Residency Requirement should be discussed with a Ferris advisor. Students who are completing the MTA may have different general education course requirements for the particular degree selected.

Meeting with a Ferris advisor prior to the selection of general education or elective coursework may reduce the chance of completing a course that will not apply toward the selected degree. Students must work with their Ferris advisor to declare a Minor or Concentration and for the selection of Directed Electives.

Once admitted, students are required to complete an orientation and should continue to meet with an advisor as they work toward graduation.

To schedule an appointment or for additional transfer resources and policies see our Transfer Resource page.

*Indicates an approved Ferris course substitution

Reverse Transfer Agreement

Ferris has reverse transfer agreements with several Michigan Community Colleges. Under such agreement, Ferris will provide your official University transcript to a partner school you have attended, so that they may grant you an associate or bachelor's degree upon completion of sufficient and appropriate credit hours from both institutions. In turn, the degree-granting institution will provide Ferris with an updated transcript reflecting the newly earned credential.

Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA)

Ferris participates in the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA). This agreement will facilitate the transfer of general education requirements from one Michigan institution to another. Students may complete the MTA as part of a degree program or as a stand-alone package. The MTA consists of a minimum of 30 general education credit hours as identified by the college or university.

Students transferring to Ferris with the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) and entering a degree program will have met a 30-hour block of lower-level general education courses. However, this does not exempt students from completing program-specific prerequisites or higher-level general education course requirements. Students should contact their advisor regarding classes that meet the MTA.

Transfer Equivalencies Tools

The transfer equivalencies link is located in the Transfer Resources section at transfer.ferris.edu.

Disclaimer

Transfer guides are not intended to be a contract with Ferris. The information in this guide is subject to change and is aligned with the catalog year listed above. Students should contact their community college and/or Ferris to keep informed of changes. Students' final responsibility for verifying all transfer information lies with the student. Please refer to the Ferris catalog for the most current curriculum.

Partners may contact the Office of Transfer and Secondary School Partnerships with questions or updates at [email protected].