AAS in Diagnostic Medical Sonography to Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

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
ClassesCredits
ALHN 107: Career Exploration in Diagnostic Medical Sonography1
^ALHN 112: Introduction to Medical Terminology1
ALHN 113: Introduction to Patient Care1
^BIOG 221: Anatomy & Physiology I4
^BIOG 222: Anatomy & Physiology II4
^ENGL 161: College Composition I3
^MTHM 168: Statistics3
^PHYC 115: Physics for the Allied Health Sciences4
SDEV 101: Intro to the LCCC Community1
Semester Total22
Fall Semester
ClassesCredits
^ALHN 121: General Pathology2
^BIOG 123: Cross-Sectional Anatomy2
PEFT 151: Lifetime Fitness1
SONO 111: Orientation to Diagnostic Medical
Sonography
1
SONO 122: Imaging Modalities1
^PSYH 151: Introduction to Psychology OR
^SOCY 151G: Introduction to Sociology
3
Semester Total10
Spring Semester
ClassesCredits
SONO 131: Intro to Diagnostic Medical Sonography7
SONO 221: Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I2
Semester Total9
Summer Semester
ClassesCredits
SONO 215: Diagnostic Medical Sonography I7
Semester Total7
Fall Semester
ClassesCredits
SONO 222: Ultrasound Physics and Instrument II2
SONO 223: Diagnostic Medical Sonography II8
Semester Total10
Spring Semester
ClassesCredits
SONO 224: Advanced Diagnostic Medical Sonography Studies6
SONO 229: Professional Issues in Diagnostic Medical Sonography1
Semester Total7
Associate of Applied Science Degree Awarded65

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 Literacy3
**Global Human Perspectives3
General Electives13
Total25

Must be Take Through CSU

First Semester
ClassesCredits
^HSC 205: Social & Cultural Determinants of Health3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
American Civic Literacy3
Semester Total15
Second Semester
ClassesCredits
^Area of Emphasis Elective (Upper Division)3
^Writing Across the Curriculum (within major)3
Upper Division Elective3
Upper Division Elective3
Upper Division Elective3
HSC 499: Exit Evaluation0
Semester Total15

** 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.