Union College of Union County offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Cranford, New Jersey. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: Union College of Union County, Cranford, New Jersey
- Format: on campus
Program details
Students complete general-education college coursework completed at the college, with sonography instruction and clinical training provided through the partnered medical imaging school. Graduates receive an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree, conferred through an agreement with the JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging. Admission typically requires be high school graduates with prior coursework in biology and algebra. These details are drawn from the college’s website.
Credential pathway
Graduates can pursue professional certification such as the Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS). These credentials are offered by national registries, including the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS). Certification is separate from completing the program; each credential sets its own education, clinical-experience, and examination requirements. See Licensing and Certification for how the process works.
About this occupation
Diagnostic medical sonographers operate ultrasound equipment to create images that physicians use to assess and diagnose medical conditions. National wage and employment-outlook figures are summarized on the Diagnostic Medical Sonographer page, with more context in Career Opportunities and Salary and Compensation.
Program details, requirements, and availability change. Verify current information directly with the program and with the relevant certification body or licensing board. Inclusion in this directory does not constitute endorsement.
Related pages
- Union College of Union County school profile
- Sonography & Ultrasound Degree Guide
- Educational Pathways
Last verified: June 2026.