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2024-2025 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Pre-Health Diagnostic Medical Sonography Certificate of Proficiency - Degree Plan

19 credit Hours

(Students taking 12 credit hours per semester can complete this certificate in 2 semesters)

English Composition: 3 credit Hrs

Fine Arts: 3 credit Hrs (choose one)

Speech: 3 credit Hrs

Lab Sciences: 4 credit Hrs (choose one)

Mathematics: 3 credit Hrs

Social Science: 3 credit Hrs (choose one)

Note:

NWACC strongly recommends that students enroll in English and math preparatory courses within the first two semesters.

*Has a pre-requisite requirement that can be met by one of the following:
BIOL 0112 - Introduction to Life Sciences 
BIOL 1013 - Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology 
BIOL 1544 - Principles of Biology I 
Successfully passing the Biological Concepts Test

See college catalog or Health Professions Academic Advisor for pre-requisites and/or placement testing requirements.

**See college catalog or Health Professions Academic Advisor for pre-requisites and/or placement testing requirements.

Possible Placement Requirements

These courses are for developing college level skills.

NWACC strongly recommends that students enroll in English and math preparatory courses within the first two semesters.

These hours will not fulfill any degree requirements at NWACC. These courses will not transfer to a four year institution.