Boise State University offers a diagnostic medical sonography program in Boise, Idaho. This page outlines the program’s credential pathway and how it connects to work in diagnostic imaging.
Program at a glance
- Institution: Boise State University, Boise, Idaho
- Format: on campus
Program details
It runs a campus-based bachelor’s emphasis spanning five semesters of integrated classroom and clinical education; also offered as an online bachelor’s pathway and a 36-credit online certificate. Students complete integrated classroom and clinical education on campus; the online pathway pairs asynchronous coursework with in-person laboratory and clinical experiences arranged locally to the student. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences with a Diagnostic Medical Sonography emphasis, with an online certificate option also available. Completers are eligible to sit for the ARRT Sonography (S) and ARDMS (RDMS) credentialing examinations. Admission typically requires coursework with a minimum grade-point average and a set number of completed credits. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (JRC-DMS). These details are drawn from the program’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.
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Last verified: June 2026.