Sonography

1. College Admission
   • Apply to Midland College and meet all general admission requirements
2. Complete all Prerequisite Courses: Earn a minimum grade of “C” in the following:
   • PHYS 1415  Physical Science I or PHYS 1401  College Physics I
   • BIOL 2401  Anatomy and Physiology I
   • MATH 1314  College Algebra
   • ENGL 1301  Composition I
   • HPRS 1106  Essentials of Medical Terminology
3. Take the ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI TEAS, Version 7) and earn a minimum level of “Proficient”
4. Complete a Minimum 4-Hour Clinical Observation:
   • Must be completed within 12 months prior to application submission (after June 15 of the previous year).
5. Ensure Required Immunizations, in Accordance, with Texas Law, are up to date:
   • Immunization compliance tracking is provided by CastleBranch. Students must create an account and upload proper documentation.
   • Required immunizations:
     • Hepatitis B
     • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
     • Varicella
     • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDAP) - expires after 10 years
     • Bacterial Meningitis (if required by Texas enrollment requirements as listed in the Midland College Catalog).
6. Complete all required documentation:
   • Student Information Form
   • Clinical Observation Form
   • Clinical Rotation Form
7. International Students: For the purposes of admission to the Program, an international student is defined as a student who did not graduate from a high school in the United States. All international students must demonstrate English language proficiency by taking and passing either:
   • TOEFL iBT ($225.00), with minimum scores of:
     • TOEFL Overall Score 79
     • TOEFL Reading Score 18
     • TOEFL Listening Score 20
     • TOEFL Speaking Score 20
     • TOEFL Writing Score 17
   • Duolingo English Test ($59.00), with minimum scores of:
     • Duolingo Overall Score 110
     • Duolingo Reading Score 110
     • Duolingo Listening Score 110
     • Duolingo Speaking Score 110
     • Duolingo Writing Score 110

All admissions requirements and application materials are published in the program’s Admissions Packet on the program webpage at www.midland.edu/sonography.

 

Applicants who meet all minimum eligibility requirements are evaluated using a standardized point system outlined in the published Admissions Packet.

Applicants are initially ranked based on total admission points earned in designated coursework, which includes prerequisite courses and additional courses from the Sonography degree plan. Admissions points are awarded only for grades of B or higher as follows:

• PHYS 1415 Physical Science I or PHYS 1401 College Physics I - 10 points for A; 5 points for B
• BIOL 2401 Anatomy and Physiology I - 10 points for A; 5 points for B
• MATH 1314 College Algebra - 10 points for A; 5 points for B
• ENGL 1301 Composition I - 5 points for A; 3 points for B
• BIOL 2402 Anatomy and Physiology II - 10 points for A; 5 points for B
• PSYC 2301 Introduction to Psychology - 5 points for A; 3 points for B
• Humanities/Fine Arts elective - 5 points for A; 3 points for B

When applicants have equivalent total admission points, the ATI TEAS score is used as a secondary ranking factor.

Following this initial ranking, the highest-ranked applicants participate in an in-person interview. Interviews are evaluated using a standardized scoring rubric and are worth 6-30 points. Interview scores are then ranked within the applicant’s stated clinical site preference, to ensure equitable comparison among candidates competing for the same clinical placement site.

Additional information regarding the interview process and scoring criteria is published in the program’s Admissions Packet on the program webpage at www.midland.edu/sonography.

Program Requirements

Accepted students must:

   • Take all sonography courses in sequential order.

   • Pass all required courses with a minimum grade of “C”.

   • Maintain American Heart Association Basic Life Support licensure throughout the duration of the program.

   • Maintain health insurance coverage throughout the duration of the program.

 

 

To receive an AAS degree in Sonography, a student must:

   • Complete Midland College General Requirements for Degrees and Certificates

   • Complete all major courses with a “C” or better

   • Have an overall GPA of 2.0 or better