Diagnostic Medical Sonography Selective Admission Criteria | WKCTC

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Diagnostic Medical Sonography Selective Admission Criteria

Points for ACT Reading Scores
Score Points if Taken
October 28, 1989 to
Present
Points if Taken
Prior to
October 28, 1989
20  5 6
21 6 7
22 7 8
23-24 8 9
25-26 9 10
27 or Above 10 10

GPA in College Credit Applicable to the Sonography Program

  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • College Algebra or Higher Level Mathematics
  • ENG 101
  • Heritage / Humanities
  • Medical Terminology
  • NAA 100 or HST 101
  • Physics
  • Social Interaction
Points for GPA in College Credits Applicable to the Sonography Program
GPA Points
2.50 - 2.74  5
2.75 - 2.99 6
3.00 - 3.24 7
3.25 - 3.49 8
3.50 - 3.74 9
3.75 - 4.0 10

Grades will be evaluated from the following courses

Anatomy and Physiology

  • BIO 135
  • BIO 137
  • BIO 139

Physics

  • PHY 151
  • PHY 152
  • PHY 171
Points for Grades
Grade Points
A  5
B 3

Preferences may be given to applicants:

  • with an ACT reading score of 20 or above.
  • who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better (4.0 scale) in a minimum of 10 hours of general education and supportive courses.
  • who have graduated or are in their final semester of a two-year accredited, clinically based, Allied Health program or have the minimum of an Associate of Applied Science Degree in a clinically related field.
  • who are veterans, active duty personnel, and also displaced workers who qualify under the Trade Adjustment Act.

Students admitted into the DMS Program must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.

NOTE: Selective admission criteria are subject to change each fall.

Revised 10-9-2021