Diagnostic Medical Sonography
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate of Applied Science and Advanced Technical Certificate programs at South Texas College are approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Accreditation Guidelines. Both programs provide educational and clinical experience that result in extensive knowledge in ultrasound physics and instrumentation, use of Doppler imaging, and cross-sectional anatomy and pathophysiology in the abdomen, pelvis, obstetrics, gynecology, and superficial structures. Throughout the clinical and practicum aspects of each program, students will train in various medical facilities with experienced sonographers.
Upon successful completion of each respective program, students will receive an Associate of Applied Science or an Advanced Technical Certificate in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and will be competent to challenge the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) and American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) national examinations.
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1-855-Go-To-STCGeneral admission to the College does not imply admission to all programs of the College. The Health Science Professions Division offers Selective Programs with application requirements. Application requirements are included in the description of each program. In addition, some Selective Programs have a Competitive Entry selection process based on a competitive point system.
- Delivery: Daytime Classes. Students admitted to the program will be attending classes all in person.
- Start: New cohort will begin Spring 2027
- Application Availability: June 19 – August 21, 2026
- Application Requirements: All students who are interested in applying to the program must complete all Prerequisite classes and exams prior to applying. Please refer to the AAS or ATC application tabs below.
- Application Deadline: The Spring 2027 Application deadline is August 21, 2026, by 5 p.m.
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Application Type: Associate of Applied Science (AAS) and Advanced Technical Certificate (ATC)
DMS Application Requirements: HESI A2 Examination Scores
The DMS Program requires that all applicants complete the HESI A2 (Admissions Assessment) Exam as follows: Achieve an English Language Composite Score of 75% or higher to include passing scores of a 75% or higher in all sections within the English Language Category, a Science (Anatomy & Physiology) Score of 75% or higher, and a Math Score of 75% or higher. Passing scores must be within the same eligibility period and within the last 2 calendar years. HESI A2 exemptions are not permitted.
Please see the Application Requirements below for additional details.
Program Information Sessions
All Program Information Sessions are held virtually. To register for an information session, please use the following link:
Register for Information Session
Spring 2026 DMS information sessions will be held 2 times throughout each month. Dates and times vary depending on availability.
Our next information session will be on:
- January 23rd at 9:30 a.m. - Online
For more information about the DMS program, please review the following point sheets that will be used to determine admission into the program
AAS DMS Program Point Sheet
ATC DMS Program Point Sheet
All students who are wanting to apply to the DMS program must attend at least one information session before applying to the program.
fall Registration DMSO 1210: Introduction to Sonography
DMSO 1210 enrollment is now closed for the Spring 2026 semester. DMSO 1210 will again be offered during the upcoming Fall 2026 semester. Please check back later for upcoming enrollment dates.
To be prepared for enrollment into DMSO 1210 for Fall 2026, Students must have attempted their HESI exam ( no minimum scores required) and submit scores to the program advisor. If you need to take the HESI exam, please use the link to register for the HESI exam: https://studentservices.southtexascollege.edu/testing/index.html#hesi-exam
Application Requirements for DMS Associate of Applied Science
| Course | Description | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| DMSO 1210 | Introduction to Sonography 1 | 2 |
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy and Physiology I 2 | 4 |
| BIOL 2402 | Anatomy and Physiology II 2 | 4 |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I 2,3 | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 13 |
1 HESI A2 exam scores are required prior to registration to DMSO 1210 Introduction to Sonography
2 Identifies courses to fulfill minimum 15 credit hour General Education requirement.
3 Students may substitute ENGL 1302 Composition II - Rhetoric.
Application Requirements for DMS Advanced Technical Certificate
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| DMSO 1210 | Introduction to Sonography |
| ENGL 1301 | Composition I* |
| BIOL 2401 | Anatomy and Physiology* |
*or equivalent
| Program | Semester | Credit Hours | Tuition | Differential Tuition | Student Activity Fee | Other Fees | Insurance Fee | Books | Supplies | Equip, Tools, & Other Expenses | Program Total Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advanced Technical Certificate | 1 | 2 | $320 | $150 | $8 | $ - | $ - | $90 | $25 | $ - | |
| 2 | 15 | $2,400 | $1,125 | $60 | $ - | $92 | $825 | $50 | $450 | ||
| 3 | 8 | $1,280 | $600 | $32 | $ - | $24 | $ - | $50 | $ - | ||
| 4 | 13 | $2,080 | $975 | $52 | $ - | $12 | $ - | $50 | $ - | ||
| 5 | 5 | $800 | $375 | $20 | $50 | $92 | $100 | $50 | $ - | ||
| Total | 43 | $6,880 | $3,225 | $172 | $50 | $220 | $1,015 | $225 | $450 | $12,237 | |
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associated of Applied Science | 1 | 13 | $2,080 | $975 | $52 | $ - | $ - | $800 | $50 | $ - | |
| 2 | 15 | $2,400 | $1,125 | $60 | $ - | $92 | $825 | $50 | $450 | ||
| 3 | 14 | $2,240 | $1,050 | $56 | $ - | $24 | $ - | $50 | $ - | ||
| 4 | 13 | $2,080 | $975 | $52 | $ - | $12 | $ - | $50 | $ - | ||
| 5 | 5 | $800 | $375 | $20 | $50 | $92 | $100 | $50 | $ - | ||
| Total | 60 | $9,600 | $4,500 | $240 | $50 | $220 | $1,725 | $250 | $450 | $17,035 |
Diagnostic Medical Sonography program costs are subject to change.
For details on tuition and fees, the cost of attendance or ways to pay for college, please see the following:
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Work Environment
Sonographers will work in hospital settings and clinic settings.
Salary Data
National Occupation Outlook 2022-2032: 10% (faster than average job growth).
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians, at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/diagnostic-medical-sonographers.htm (visited April 17, 2024).McAllen, Edinburg, Mission Metropolitan Area median wage; $37.02/hour; $77,000/year.
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Contact Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Department Chair
Crystal Bird
NAH-B 3.303
956-872-3101
Department Contact
Noah Lopez
Guided Pathway Specialist
NAH-A 100C
956-872-3192
