The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is offered in partnership with City College MSU-Billings through OneMSU. First, you complete prerequisite courses at Great Falls College before applying to the competitive entry program through City College. If accepted to the City College program, it follows a hybrid format with online lectures, virtual meetings and digital assignments. It also includes required on-campus labs in Billings and clinical rotations at approved medical facilities.
Sonography uses high-frequency sound waves to “see” inside the body with specialized equipment. Many professionals choose to focus on areas like obstetrics/gynecology, abdominal imaging, cardiac sonography or vascular technology. Graduates earn an associate of applied science degree and become eligible to sit for the national registry exams through the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
A sample of pre-requisites taken at Great Falls College
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| WRIT 101 or WRIT 121 | College Writing I or Intro to Technical Writing/ |
| COMX 115 or COMX 111 | Introduction to Interpersonal Communication or Introduction to Public Speaking |
| BIOH 201 | Human Anatomy Physiology |
| PHSX 105 | Fundamentals of Physical Science |
Core courses taken through City College-MSU Billings through OneMSU
| Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|
| AHUS 100 | Introduction to Sonography |
| AHUS 102 | Abdominal Sonography |
| AHUS 105 | Clinical Experience II |
| AHUS 206 | Small Parts and Pediatric Sonography |
| AHUS 207 | Vascular Sonography |
| AHUS 201 | Sound Futures in Sonography |
As a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer, you will find employment in a variety of settings, such as:
Median Wage (MT)* $74,590 yearly, $35.86 per hour
Median Wage (US)* $71,410 yearly, $34.33 per hour
*Bureau of Labor Statistics, Office of Employment Projections; MT Dept. of Labor and Industry, Research and Analysis Bureau; (projections through 2024)
