Dr. Pallavi Patel School of Health Sciences (PSHS) 2025–2026 198 Dual-Degree Bachelor of Science in Cardiovascular Sonography (B.S.—CVS) and Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.) Program • satisfactorily complete the 159 credits in the program (includes 30 credits of general education requirements, 27 credits of open electives from prior bachelor’s degree, 65 credits of cardiovascular sonography core requirements, and 37 credits of the master’s program) • fulfill all obligations to the library, the student’s program, and the bursar’s office • successfully complete all master’s program requirements • receive a recommendation by the master’s program director to the executive associate dean of the PSHS • complete the ARDMS Sonography Principles and Instrumentation (SPI) by the end of the first year • have a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, or higher Accelerated Dual-Degree Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/Doctor of Health Science (D.H.Sc.) Program • satisfactorily complete the 20 credits in the M.H.Sc. program and the 55 credits in the D.H.Sc. program • receive a recommendation by the M.H.Sc. and D.H.Sc. program directors to the executive associate dean of the PSHS The M.H.Sc. degree can be awarded upon completion of 43 credits (the 20 credits of the M.H.Sc. core courses and the D.H.Sc. ethics course, the D.H.Sc. research course, a 4-credit D.H.Sc. course of the student’s choice, the D.H.Sc. internship/practicum preparation course, and the D.H.Sc. internship and practicum courses, 23 credits). Accelerated Dual-Degree Master of Health Science (M.H.Sc.)/Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Health Science Program • satisfactorily complete the 41 credits for the M.H.Sc. program and the 47 credits for the Ph.D. program • receive a recommendation by the M.H.Sc. and Ph.D. program directors to the executive associate dean of the PSHS The M.H.Sc. degree can be awarded upon completion of 41 credits (the 24 M.H.Sc. level credits and the 17 Ph.D. level credits). Master of Medical Science (M.M.S.) in Physician Assistant • satisfactorily complete the program of study required for the degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 (C) • successfully complete all didactic and clinical coursework • demonstrate professional behavior throughout the program
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