Why do I need to take general and related courses?
At OSU-Oklahoma City, you will earn an associate in applied science degree with a major in Cardiovascular Sonography. The general and related courses required for this degree will assist in providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to care for your patients and will assure that you meet the requirements of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for earning a college degree. (See important points of consideration when applying).
Will courses taken at other universities transfer to the OSU-OKC Cardiovascular Sonography program?
General education courses such as English Composition, History and American Government will usually transfer if they are three credit hour courses. Science courses must be a minimum of four credit hours. It is strongly recommended to call our Admissions Department to ensure course transferability and/or our advisement department to undergo advisement for any remaining required prerequisite coursework. Please call the listed departments before calling our Cardiovascular Sonography office. The University Admissions Department can be reached at 405-945-3224 and the Health Sciences academic advisor can be reached at 405-945-3313. You may also click here to check course equivalency.
How long will it take to complete the Cardiovascular Sonography program?
The program is designed to take five (5) semesters to complete starting from the time you are actually admitted into the program and take your first sonography course.
Can I "Fast Track" the sonography courses?
You cannot double up on the sonography courses because each course builds upon the previous course. Even if you have all of your support and related courses completed or have a degree in another field, it will still take 5 semesters to complete the sonography program.
How do you determine who is going to be accepted?
Admission to the Cardiovascular Sonography program is based upon the following factors:
- Background Check: Must be completed through the designated vendor only. Admission may be denied to applicants with a criminal history or to those who submit false information.
- GPA Requirement: A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 from all previous college-level coursework is required.
- TEAS-ATI Test: A current Pre-Admission TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) score is required.
- Prerequisite Coursework: Completion of all required prerequisite or equivalent courses with a grade of C or higher.
- Recommendation and Personal Achievement letters
- Vaccination/Immunization Records: Proof of pre-clinical immunizations as outlined in the Student Handbook.
- Drug Screening: A negative 10-panel urine drug screen conducted through the designated vendor only.
- Technical Standards: Applicants must meet the program’s established technical standards.
- Additional Pre-Clinical Documentation required:
- Campus-Wide Student ID (CWID)
- American Heart Association BLS CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and REAL ID
- Social Security card
- Current USCIS or U.S. Department of State documentation (if applicable)
- Health insurance card
- Vehicle information (make, model, and license plate number)
- Completed orientation and handbook acknowledgment forms
- Completed Human Resources forms
- Any additional onboarding documentation required by clinical sites
What are the application deadlines? For more information, call the department at 405-945-8698.
Applications will be accepted March 1 – May 31 annually.
Do I have to take the TOEFL Test if I want to attend OSU-OKC?
If English is your second language, you will be required to take the TOEFL. The test is administered at the following location:
Prometric Testing Center
2224 NW 50th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73112
405.843.8378
What do I do if I am not accepted?
Submit a new program application, a current National Background check, and update any official college transcripts of courses not taken on the OSU-OKC campus. If your GPA is less than 2.5, make an appointment with the Academic Advisor for academic counseling. Below are some suggestions for improvement:
- Complete your general education and support related coursework with a grade C or higher.
- Take courses at OSU-Oklahoma City for bonus points.
- Take/retake science courses (be careful about scheduling multiple science courses at the same time as this can overwhelm you).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or greater to qualify for program application eligibility.
- Improve your cumulative GPA, by taking supplemental coursework, to earn more points on your GPA.
- Cardiovascular Sonography Majors may take the TEAS ATI exam two times in a rolling 12-month period. The highest score will be accepted. Applicants must wait at least 90 days prior to retaking the exam. A new TEAS ATI exam is required for each application year that you are applying. A TEAS ATI Score of 70 or above is strongly recommended to earn a competitive number of points.
How often does the Cardiovascular Sonography program admit students?
The OSU-Oklahoma City Cardiovascular Sonography program admits a class every year for the fall semester. Up to 22 students are admitted each year with the applicant pool varying from 80 to 150 applications. The accepted number is commensurate with the number of clinical rotations that we have available to offer the students.
What are my chances of passing the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) after graduating from the OSU-OKC Cardiovascular Sonography program?
To become a registered sonographer, graduates must pass 2 national board exams: one for the modality in question, (e.g. Adult Echocardiography), and one for the Sonography Principles & Instrumentation (SPI) Physics examination.
Details can be obtained from the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®) and Cardiovascular Credentialing International.
