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Benedictine University is an inclusive academic community dedicated to teaching and learning, scholarship and service, truth and justice, as inspired by the Catholic intellectual tradition, the social teaching of the Church, and the principles of wisdom in the Rule of St. Benedict.
Benedictine University aspires to be a thought leader in Catholic higher education. We seek to provide a transformative and integrative educational experience grounded in Benedictine values, helping students shape lives of meaning and purpose as engaged citizens who care for the earth, welcome people of diverse faiths and cultures, and promote the common good.
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The Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive body of knowledge and the necessary skills expected of a competent program graduate.The curriculum includes didactic instruction that provides learning experiences to enhance understanding and performance of clinical responsibilities. Especially designed to meet the pre-requisite coursework at Northwestern Memorial's Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, students complete a bachelor's degree and certificastion as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
Diagnostic Medical Sonography prepares you to:
In Diagnostic Medical Sonography, you will complete your first years of course work at Benedictine University. You should complete all college graduation requirements during these three years while maintaining a GPA of 2.8 or above. During your junior year, you apply to Northwestern Memorial Hospital for your clinical education. The admissions process is competitive. During your senior year, you will complete an 18-month, 45-semester-hour clinical education curriculum at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
When you complete this curriculum, you will be awarded the B.A. in Biology-Allied health, and a certificate of qualification as a diagnostic medical sonographer.
The Benedictine Benefit
Director,
Pre-Health Professions Program:
Regina Schurman, Ed.D., RCEP, CPA
Birck 132
e-mail: rschurman@ben.edu
Phone: (630) 829-2171
Office Hours: by appointment
Pre-health Professions Advisor
Jennifer Salutric, M.S.
Birck 133
e-mail: jsalutric@ben.edu
Phone: (630) 829-6563
Office Hours: by appointment
College of Science General Advisor:
Katherine Culotta
Birck 130
E-mail:kculotta@ben.edu
Phone: 630-829-1325
William R. Law, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Science
Tonia Rucker, Assistant to the Dean
Email: trucker@ben.edu
Phone: (630) 829-6187
Fax: (630) 829-6186
Dean's Office Hours:
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dean's Office Location:
Birck Hall Room 119