Who knew that high-frequency sound could produce life-saving images?! In the sonography program at San Jac, you’ll learn all about this innovative technology — and so much more. Here’s everything you need to know about the application process.
Before you can apply to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, you will need to apply and get accepted to San Jacinto College. Once that's done, follow the rest of the steps below.
All students applying to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program are required to attend an information session before applying. In this session, you’ll learn everything you need to know about the program — and get access to a program application.
Next, request official transcripts from all the schools you’ve attended — including San Jacinto College. You will need to submit these to San Jacinto College along with your program application.
Head to the Secure Online System (SOS). Here you will process and print your degree evaluation for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program AAS degree. Choose the catalog (school) year you are applying for. Include with your application.
If you have any national or state recognized certifications in a healthcare field, gather those and submit them with your program application.
If you have direct patient care work experience, submit your work history form. Please allow time for your former or current supervisor to sign. Include with your application.
Before you can apply to the sonography program, you’ll need to receive a grade of
C or higher in your required prerequisite courses. You'll need to take the following
prerequisite courses to apply:
Required for all radiography and sonography students, the HESI A2 exam is a 4.5 -hour timed, computerized test that evaluates your readiness for the program. Be sure to read the HESI A2 instruction packet.
When you’ve completed the above steps you’re ready to apply to the sonography program!
Check out the handy application checklist. You’ll be notified within two to three weeks after the application deadline.
We evaluate applications using our admission scoring rubric.
Applications accepted March 15 to May 15.
Use the checklist below to navigate each step of the admissions process. This guide will give you up-to-date information on prerequisite courses, the HESI exam, information sessions and more.
Use the checklist below to navigate each step of the admissions process. This guide will give you up-to-date information on prerequisite courses, the HESI exam, information sessions and more.
Are you ready to start planning for your future in sonography? Be sure to review the approximate program costs.
In-District | Out-of-District | |
Pre-Requisites (textbooks/course materials not included) | $996 | $1,728 |
Required Program General Education Course (textbooks/course materials not included) |
$747 | $1,296 |
Program Core Courses (textbooks/course materials not included) | $3,652 | $6,336 |
Total Program Course Costs | $5,395 | $9,360 |
Vendor | Cost | |
Books | Barnes & Noble Campus Providers | $700 |
Additional Course Materials | Various Vendors | $375 |
Background Check & Drug/Alcohol Screening | Castlebranch | $180 |
Immunizations & Physical: TB, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hep B, Hep C antibody test, Seasonal Flu |
Various Vendors | $700 |
CPR for Healthcare Providers | American Heart Association | $100 |
Uniforms | Career Uniforms | $140 |
ARDMS* Sonographic Principles of Instrumentation (SPI) Registry Exam (3rd semester) |
ARDMS | $275 |
ARDMS* Abdomen (AB) Registry Exam (5th semester) | ARDMS | $275 |
ARDMS* OB/GYN Specialty Registry Exam (5th semester) | ARDMS | $275 |
Clinical Management System | Trajecsys & My Clinical Exchange |
$230 |
Total Additional Program Costs | $3,233.00 |
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All sonography students receive hands-on training at clinical sites around the Houston area. Check out the program information and clinical obligations to learn more about being a student in the sonography program.
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS).
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Length of accreditation: 5 years
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