Prerequisites

*There is an additional prerequisite for BIOL& 241, which is BIOL& 160 and CHEM& 110 and an additional prerequisite for PHYS 115, which is PHYS 114. (Only a requirement for students attending Tacoma Community College and no other colleges.)

• Evidence of completion of the 7 specific prerequisite courses with a grade of “C+” (2.3) or better in each course
• A minimum cumulative GPA of (2.7) or better, based on the 7 prerequisite classes. All prerequisite courses must have been successfully passed within 2 attempts of taking the course. Attempts count when any letter grade is recorded on a student transcript. Withdrawals (W), or (WI) do not count as an attempt.
• Each grade earned in a prerequisite class will be assigned a certain number of points. For example, an A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, etc. These points will be totaled for every applicant. For this criterion, 7 prerequisite classes would equal total possible points of 28. For a more definitive scale, refer to the TCC college catalog.
• All math and science prerequisites must have been completed within the past 5 years.
• Any classes transferred in must be from an accredited college or university acceptable to Tacoma Community College (e.g. – a school accredited by one of the regional accreditation organizations).
• Any higher level equivalent course may be accepted in place of the listed prerequisites.
• All official transcripts from another accredited college must be received in the Records & Registration Office, Bldg. 7 by the application deadline of July 1.

Additional Requirements

• Participate and complete the required Diagnostic Medical Sonography Virtual Information Session within the academic year immediately prior to the application deadline. It is required to print off the certificate at the end of the virtual information session
• Students must complete 8 hours of job shadowing in a sonography department. Only completed, verifiable forms will be accepted. Refer to page 11 of the program packet for detailed instructions and guidelines.
• Students who have meet all the above pre-req's and are ready to apply to the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, will need to be an admitted or registered student at Tacoma Community College and have access to the student portal and a TCC email account. To apply through the TCC portal please follow this link for the DMS Online Admission process instructions.