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Bachelor of Science in
Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography
Currently available in California
Photo credit-Brooklyn Say, UMI Class of 2023
Expand Your Career into
Cardiovascular Sonography
UMI's Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography is designed for practicing sonographers who have completed a diagnostic medical sonography diploma or associate degree and want to expand their knowledge and skills in cardiac and vascular ultrasound while continuing to work in the profession.
The program combines specialized cardiovascular sonography coursework with leadership, research, communication, and evidence-based practice to prepare graduates for expanded clinical responsibilities.
Designed for working sonographers, the program combines flexible online coursework with a 600-hour professional internship that may be completed through qualifying employment or an approved clinical setting. With eligible transfer credit, students may complete the bachelor's degree in approximately 15–18 months.
Degree Completion Program
Program at a Glance
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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography
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Program Type: Degree Completion
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Program Length: Approximately 15–18 months with eligible transfer credit.
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Total Program Credits: 202 Quarter Credits
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Academic Coursework: 40 Instructional Weeks
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Total Cardiovascular Clinical Training: 800 Hours
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Concurrent Clinical Practicum: 200 Hours
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Professional Internship: 600 Hours
Program length and tuition vary based on accepted transfer credit and remaining degree requirements.
Questions about admission requirements or transfer credit? Request an information session with an admissions advisor.
Why Earn a Bachelor's Degree in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography?
A bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography builds on your education in diagnostic medical sonography by preparing you to expand your scope of practice into cardiac and vascular ultrasound while strengthening your knowledge of healthcare leadership, communication, research, and professional practice.
Whether your goal is to broaden your clinical skills, advance your career, prepare for graduate education, or continue your professional growth, a bachelor's degree demonstrates your commitment to lifelong learning and prepares you for expanded professional responsibilities throughout the sonography profession.
A bachelor's degree may also strengthen your qualifications for faculty, clinical instructor, leadership, and other professional roles, as many educational institutions and healthcare organizations prefer or require a bachelor's degree for advancement.
Expanded Scope of Practice
Build on your diagnostic medical sonography education by preparing to perform cardiac and vascular ultrasound examinations, expanding your scope of practice while broadening your clinical expertise.
Teaching & Mentorship
A bachelor's degree may strengthen your qualifications for faculty and clinical instructor positions, as many educational institutions and healthcare organizations prefer or require instructors to hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leadership & Professional Skills
Strengthen your knowledge of healthcare leadership, communication, research, ethics, and evidence-based practice while developing the professional skills expected of bachelor's-prepared healthcare professionals.
Integrated Clinical Education
Complete your bachelor's degree through a combination of flexible online coursework and concurrent hands-on clinical training at UMI Teaching Partner Clinics, allowing you to apply new knowledge throughout the program.
Curriculum & Learning Experience
UMI's Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography builds on your education in diagnostic medical sonography by combining bachelor's-level coursework with specialized education in cardiac and vascular sonography.
Designed for working graduates of diagnostic medical sonography certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs, the curriculum combines flexible online learning with concurrent hands-on clinical practicum at UMI Teaching Partner Clinics.
In addition to bachelor's coursework in healthcare leadership, communication, research, ethics, and professional practice, you'll complete specialized cardiovascular sonography coursework and supervised clinical training that prepare you to perform cardiac and vascular ultrasound examinations.
Explore the curriculum, academic requirements, and transfer credit information to see how the program combines bachelor's-level education with specialized cardiovascular sonography training.
Admission Requirements
UMI's Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Cardiovascular Sonography is designed for graduates of Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound Technology) certificate, diploma, and associate degree programs seeking to expand their scope of practice into cardiac and vascular ultrasound while completing a bachelor's degree through UMI's degree completion program.
✔ Graduate from a Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound Technology) certificate, diploma, or associate degree program
✔ Meet UMI's transfer credit requirements
✔ Complete the admissions process
✔ Submit official transcripts for evaluation
✔ Satisfy all applicable admission requirements outlined in the Academic Catalog
Transfer credit evaluations are completed individually. Program length and tuition vary based on the amount of transfer credit accepted.
Personalized Admissions Guidance
Because every applicant enters the program with a different educational background, UMI individually evaluates previous coursework to determine transfer credit, anticipated program length, and remaining degree requirements.
After submitting the inquiry form, qualified applicants will receive access to schedule an individual information session.
Your personalized information session includes:
✓ Review previous education
✓ Evaluate transfer credit
✓ Estimate program length
✓ Answer admission questions
Professional Credentialing
Professional credentials such as ARDMS, ARRT, CCI, and other nationally recognized sonography credentials play an important role in professional practice and career advancement. Eligibility requirements vary based on an individual's education, clinical experience, and the credentialing organization.
Whether you have already earned professional credentials or are planning to pursue additional credentials in diagnostic medical or cardiovascular sonography, understanding your available credentialing pathways is an important part of planning your professional future.
Because credentialing requirements vary among professional organizations and individual educational backgrounds, we encourage prospective students to review our comprehensive Professional Credentialing guide to better understand available pathways and eligibility requirements for ARDMS, ARRT, CCI, and other professional credentials.
Tuition & Fees
The published tuition and fee schedule for the Bachelor of Science degree completion program reflects the standard curriculum outlined in the Academic Catalog.
Because each applicant's previous education is evaluated individually, actual tuition and program length are determined based on accepted transfer credit and any additional coursework required to complete degree requirements.
Your official transfer credit evaluation will identify accepted transfer credit, remaining degree requirements, estimated program length, and your personalized tuition estimate before enrollment.
How Your Tuition Is Calculated
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