The attached applicant essay and two teacher recommendations forms are required for transfer students applying to the Diagnostic Ultrasound program.

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1 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: Transfer Students Applying to Diagnostic Ultrasound Program Seattle University Admissions Office Supplementary Application Forms The Diagnostic Ultrasound program at Seattle University offers 2 specialty tracks: Cardiovascular track students choosing this track will take intermediate and advanced courses in cardiac and vascular sonography with 2 quarters of scanning labs in each. General/vascular track students choosing this track will take intermediate and advanced classes in abdomen, OB-GYN and vascular with 2 quarters of scanning labs in each. All program applicants MUST declare a specialty track on their application. Cardiovascular track students can do a 6-month internship in echocardiography and a 6-month internship in vascular sonography or 12 months in one of these 2 specialties OR General/vascular track students can do a 6-month internship in abdominal/ob-gyn sonography and a 6-month internship in vascular sonography or 12 months in one these 2 s pecialties. OR No preference The attached applicant essay and two teacher recommendations forms are required for transfer students applying to the Diagnostic Ultrasound program. (One supervisor recommendation will be accepted in lieu of one teacher recommendation if the applicant has had a gap in her/his studies.) Please note packets are to be returned to the admissions office by February 1, Admissions Office: Seattle University Admissions th Ave PO Box Seattle, WA

2 APPLICANT ESSAY (This essay is required in lieu of the Personal Essay in the undergraduate common application form.) Student s Name Specialty track: Cardiovascular or General/vascular DIRECTIONS: The purpose of the Applicant Essay is to allow you to provide information about you as a person. Your essay must be typed and be no longer than two pages. As part of your essay, please discuss your reasons for pursuing ultrasound as a career and describe any work or volunteer experience you have had in a hospital or clinical setting. Also explain how you have developed communication and interpersonal skills that will be helpful to you as a sonographer. Please feel free to elaborate on aspects of your application or academic record which you feel are important for the committee to consider. Please send completed essay directly to: Seattle University, Admissions Office th Ave, PO Box Seattle, WA

3 TEACHER RECOMMENDATION Please send completed form directly to: Admissions Office, Seattle University, th Ave, PO Box , Seattle, WA TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT APPLICANT Name I recognize the confidential nature of this document and I waive my right to access: YES NO Signature Date TO BE COMPLETED BY TEACHER Recommender s Name Title Agency Address Work Telephone 1) How long have you known this applicant and in what capacity? 2) Do you believe this person is capable of assuming a responsible position with medical patients? 3) I would rank this person in the top % of students/employees I ve known. 4) Please include a letter (2 pages maximum, signed and dated) describing this person s strengths and/or weaknesses in areas such as: maturity, ability to learn from constructive criticism, reliability, responsibility, professional manner, communication skills, independence, working effectively with a variety of people. 3

4 TEACHER RECOMMENDATION Please send completed form directly to: Admissions Office, Seattle University, th Ave, PO Box , Seattle, WA TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT APPLICANT Name I recognize the confidential nature of this document and I waive my right to access: YES NO Signature Date TO BE COMPLETED BY TEACHER Recommender s Name Title Agency Address Work Telephone 1) How long have you known this applicant and in what capacity? 2) Do you believe this person is capable of assuming a responsible position with medical patients? 3) I would rank this person in the top % of students/employees I ve known. 4) Please include a letter (2 pages maximum, signed and dated) describing this person s strengths and/or weaknesses in areas such as: maturity, ability to learn from constructive criticism, reliability, responsibility, professional manner, communication skills, independence, working effectively with a variety of people. 4

5 SUPERVISOR RECOMMENDATION (Supervisor recommendation accepted in lieu of one teacher recommendation if the applicant has had a gap in her/his studies.) Please send completed form directly to: Admission Office, Seattle University, th Ave, PO Box , Seattle. WA TO BE COMPLETED BY STUDENT APPLICANT Name I recognize the confidential nature of this document and I waive my right to access: YES NO Signature Date TO BE COMPLETED BY SUPERVISOR Recommender s Name Title Agency Address Work Telephone 1) How long have you known this applicant and in what capacity? 2) Do you believe this person is capable of assuming a responsible position with medical patients? 3) I would rank this person in the top % of students/employees I ve known. 4) Please include a letter (2 pages maximum, signed and dated) describing this person s strengths and/or weaknesses in areas such as: maturity, ability to learn from constructive criticism, reliability, responsibility, professional manner, communication skills, independence, working effectively with a variety of people. 5

6 BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Diagnostic Ultrasound PREREQUISITE FORM Instructions: Complete this form if you are applying for the Bachelor Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound, BSDU Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial: Birth date: MM/DD/YYYY: Course Institution at Number which course was taken do /abbreviated not abbreviate Required Course or Equivalent title Biology 1610/1710: General Biology w/lab # of credits (Q=Quart er, S=Semes ter) Term & Year completed or planned date of completion Grade earned or in progress(ip), C grade or higher Office Use Only Biology 2000 Anatomy & Physiology I w/lab Biology 2100 Anatomy & Physiology II w/lab Biology Elective: Must be Above a General Biology 1610/1710 Chemistry I 1500/1501 General Chemistry I w/lab Physics 1050 Mechanics Requires Math Prerequisites Physics 1060 Waves, sound, electricity & magnetism Requires Math Prerequisites MATH (1230 or 1130) Calculus for Life Sciences or Business Calculus Requires Prerequisites Math 1200, 1210 If you are not planning on completing/receiving an AA Degree, please see our website for exact equivalencies for the non-science courses required to receive a Bachelor Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound. 6

7 SEATTLE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING DIAGNOSTIC ULTRASOUND PROGRAM Course Descriptions for Prerequisites Please refer to the course descriptions below when selecting courses to fulfill the prerequisites for the Bachelor Degree in Diagnostic Ultrasound program. One credit on the semester system is generally considered equivalent to 1.5 credits on the quarter system. BIOL 1610/1710 General Biology I w/lab 5 Credits Survey of the biological world, concepts and principles. I) cell biology, metabolism, respiration, photosynthesis, and genetics. II) Evolution, diversity, and comparison of groups of living organisms. III) Development and differentiation; comparative functions of tissues and organ systems; ecology. Four lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite; high school algebra and chemistry, BIOL 1650 prerequisite to BIOL 1660 and (BIOL I 1650 offered in fall, winter, BIOL II offered winter, BIOL III offered spring) BIOL 2000 Anatomy and Physiology I 5 Credits Major structural and functional systems of the human body. Cells, tissue, bone, muscle, and nervous system. Laboratory emphasis on microscopic and gross anatomy. Credits not applicable for biology major. Four lecture and three laboratory hours per week. BIOL 2100 Anatomy and Physiology II 5 Credits Major structural and functional systems of the human body. Digestive, circulatory, respiratory, endocrine, urinary and reproductive systems. Physiological interactions among systems. Laboratory emphasis on physiology. Credits not applicable for biology major. Four lecture and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite; BIOL 2000, winter BIOL Elective Biology Course w/lab 5 Credits There are many possibilities: Department recommends; BIOL 1620/1720 or a Microbiology 2600 must have a lab component MATH 1300 Elements of Calculus for Business 5 Credits Limits; continuity; rate of change; derivative, basic differentiation formulas, extrema; area under a curve; the definite integral and applications or MATH graphing calculator required. Prerequisite a grade of C- or better in MATH 1180 or MATH 1200, satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. (fall winter, spring) MATH 1310 Calculus for Life Sciences 5 Credits Limits; rate of change; derivatives; basic differentiation formulas, extrema; the definite integral. Applications to the life and social sciences. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in MATH 1200 and MATH 1210, or satisfactory score on the Mathematics Placement Exam. Co-requisite: MATH 1210, unless exempted by qualifying examination (spring) CHEM 1500/1501 General Chemistry I W/Lab 5 Credits Atomic and molecular structure, oxidation-reduction reactions, mass relationships, periodic properties, acids, bases, ionic reactions, Five lectures per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1010 or high school chemistry and placement into Math 1200, Co- Requisite CHEM 1310 Lab F & W PHYS 1050 Mechanics 5 Credits A non-calculus survey of classical mechanics. Topics covered include kinematics in one and two dimensions; dynamics. Newton s laws and gravitation; work and energy; momentum, rotational motion, and equilibrium. Course includes laboratory component. Prerequisites : MATH 1200, MATH 1210, or equivalent. (fall) PHYS 1060 Waves, Sound, Electricity, and Magnetism 5 Credits Continuation of the non-calculus survey of introductory physics Topics covered include fluids, simple harmonic motion; mechanical waves and sound; electric charge; field, and potential; electric energy and capacitance; electric current and resistance; magnetic fields and electromagnetic induction. Course includes laboratory component. Prerequisite: PHYS 1050 (winter) formerly Titled Electricity, Magnetism and Thermodynamics. NOTE: If not receiving/completing an AA degree, please see our website for the exact equivalencies for the non-science courses: 7