The following document provides guidance for students interested in starting their Associate of Applied Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography at Lorain County Community College (LCCC) and completing their Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences at Cleveland State University (CSU).
Suggested Sequence at LCCC
| Preadmissions Courses | |
|---|---|
| Classes | Credits |
| ALHN 107: Career Exploration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 1 |
| ^ALHN 112: Introduction to Medical Terminology | 1 |
| ALHN 113: Introduction to Patient Care | 1 |
| ^BIOG 221: Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| ^BIOG 222: Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| ^ENGL 161: College Composition I | 3 |
| ^MTHM 168: Statistics | 3 |
| ^PHYC 115: Physics for the Allied Health Sciences | 4 |
| SDEV 101: Intro to the LCCC Community | 1 |
| Semester Total | 22 |
| Fall Semester | |
|---|---|
| Classes | Credits |
| ^ALHN 121: General Pathology | 2 |
| ^BIOG 123: Cross-Sectional Anatomy | 2 |
| PEFT 151: Lifetime Fitness | 1 |
| SONO 111: Orientation to Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 1 |
| SONO 122: Imaging Modalities | 1 |
| ^PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology OR ^SOCY 151G: Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Semester Total | 10 |
| Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Classes | Credits |
| SONO 131: Intro to Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 7 |
| SONO 221: Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I | 2 |
| Semester Total | 9 |
| Summer Semester | |
|---|---|
| Classes | Credits |
| SONO 215: Diagnostic Medical Sonography I | 7 |
| Semester Total | 7 |
| Fall Semester | |
|---|---|
| Classes | Credits |
| SONO 222: Ultrasound Physics and Instrument II | 2 |
| SONO 223: Diagnostic Medical Sonography II | 8 |
| Semester Total | 10 |
| Spring Semester | |
|---|---|
| Classes | Credits |
| SONO 224: Advanced Diagnostic Medical Sonography Studies | 6 |
| SONO 229: Professional Issues in Diagnostic Medical Sonography | 1 |
| Semester Total | 7 |
| Associate of Applied Science Degree Awarded | 65 |
Honors courses are acceptable where available.
Pre-requisites:
- College-ready in Math and English.
- 2 years of the same foreign language completed in high school.
Students who do not meet these pre-requisites may need to complete additional credits.
^ A grade of C or higher is required in English Composition courses, Writing Across the Curriculum, and all Health Science major requirements. Up to 20 credits of SONO courses with a C or higher will apply toward the major.
*Once an associate degree is earned, additional courses taken at LCCC may not be eligible for financial aid. Please see Financial Aid for details.
CSU Degree Requirements
| *Courses to be taken through CSU or LCCC | |
|---|---|
| ^COH 102: Writing in Health Prof (ENGL 162 at LCCC) | 3 |
| ^PHL 240: Health Care Ethics (PHLY 165 at LCCC) | 3 |
| **Digital and Data Literacy | 3 |
| **Global Human Perspectives | 3 |
| General Electives | 13 |
| Total | 25 |
Must be Take Through CSU
| First Semester | |
|---|---|
| Classes | Credits |
| ^HSC 205: Social & Cultural Determinants of Health | 3 |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| American Civic Literacy | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
| Second Semester | |
|---|---|
| Classes | Credits |
| ^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division) | 3 |
| ^Writing Across the Curriculum (within major) | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| Upper Division Elective | 3 |
| HSC 499: Exit Evaluation | 0 |
| Semester Total | 15 |
** Students who do not complete the OT 36 should refer to the transfer guide for LCCC options to fulfill their General Education requirements. If 60 credits are transferred into CSU, the student will only need one Writing Across the Curriculum course.
This map represents one example of how to complete the AAS and BSHS degrees. Students should refer to the LCCC Catalog and CSU Catalog for requirements, course sequencing, and other degree information, as well as work closely with counselors/advisors at both institutions to discuss options. To further discuss the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences requirement, please contact Cleveland State’s College of Health Student Services office at COHadvising@csuohio.edu.
This information is provided solely for the convenience of the reader, and Cleveland State University expressly disclaims any liability which may otherwise be incurred. This publication is neither a contract nor an offer to make a contract. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information, CSU reserves the right to make changes at any time with respect to course offerings, degree requirements, services provided, or any other subject addressed herein.
CSU requires a minimum of 120 total credit hours for graduation. At least 30 credits must be completed in-residence at CSU. At least 24 of the in-residence credits must be completed at the upper division (300/400) level. A minimum of 18 credits toward the major must be completed through CSU coursework. Students deficient in total credits or in-residence must take additional elective credits to meet the minimum requirements. Depending upon other elective choices made, students may not need as many general electives as indicated above or may need additional electives.
Updated January 2026.