SDMS Distance Learning Educational Clearinghouse
Introduction
The purpose of the Distance Learning Educational Clearinghouse is to provide a sonographer-focused information resource for educational programs offering distance education opportunities including sonography degree programs. A SDMS committee developed this resource to demonstrate the online educational opportunities that are available for sonographers who are interested in pursuing additional education options.
It is important to note that this list of online distant educational programs and resources must be considered a "living document" that will evolve and change as professional development and educational opportunities expand and change. Suggestions for additions to this clearinghouse of information may be directed to educationdept@sdms.org
Resources
Sonographer Higher Education Pathways
The SDMS Career Development Committee has also prepared a Sonographer Higher Education Pathways chart* which provides additional information about options available to sonographers seeking additional education. To view this chart, click here (Adobe Acrobat Reader required). Note: Best printed on 11"x17" paper.
* Adapted from Troy S, DiGiacinto D, Elledge B: Advancedment of Higher Education in Sonography: Is Distance Education the Answer? J Diagn Med Sonography 2004; 20(2):107.
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DISCLAIMER - The SDMS does not directly or indirectly endorse, recommend or certify any of 'Long Distance Learning' education programs listed herein. Additionally, the SDMS is not affiliated with nor does it have any ownership or financial interest in any of the listed programs. The SDMS provides the information contained on this web page solely for informational purposes and hereby expressly disclaims any and all guarantees or warranties, express or implied, with regard to the accuracy and/or quality of the information provided herein and the education programs that are the subject of such information.
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| Accredited Diagnostic Medical Sonography Programs that Offer Distance or Online Education |
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Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences (CAAHEP)
Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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| Jackson Community College
Associate's of Applied Science (AAS) - General, Cardiac and Vascular Sonography
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| Mountain State University
Associate's/Bachelor's of Science in DMS; online Certificate program also available
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| Washburn University
Certificate - General, Vascular, and Cardiac Sonography |
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| Colleges/Universities Offering Online Degrees |
| College/University |
Website |
| Ashworth College |
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| California College for Health Sciences |
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| Capella University |
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| George Washington University |
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| Graceland University |
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| Midwestern State University |
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University of Oklahoma
Bachelor's Radiologic Sciences - Education or Management
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| Penn State World Campus |
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| Rochester Institute of Technology |
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| Stephens College |
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| Touro University International |
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| University of Northern Colorado |
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| University of Phoenix |
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| Walden University |
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| Western Governors University |
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| Educational Institutions That Provide Extra-Institutional Credits |
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| Almeda College and University |
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| Jones International University |
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| Oklahoma University |
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| St. Joseph's College |
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| The Union Institute |
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| University of Texas |
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| Upper Iowa University |
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| Accreditation of Long Distance Education Programs |
| Accrediting Program |
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| Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
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| Distance Education and Training Council |
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| All About Accreditation |
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| US Department of Education - Accreditation in the US |
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| Student Resources to Distance Learning & Online Degrees |
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| Is distance learning right for you? |
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| Campus Smarts Article Series: How to Find Online Courses and Degrees - Part 1: The P's and Q's of Searching for Distance Learning |
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| Thomas Peterson's |
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| The Student's Guide to Transfer of Credit |
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| Using your distance education to earn an academic degree |
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| Distance Education at a Glance |
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| Distance Education: A Consumer's Guide |
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| Distance Education: An Overview |
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| Accrediting Agencies Not Recognized Under GAAP |
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| U. S. Department of Education to validate accreditation agencies |
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| Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP) |
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| Council for Higher Education Accreditation |
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| Surveys and Information on Distance Learning |
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| A Profile of Participation in Distance Education: 1999-2000; National Center for Education Statistics |
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| The Chronicle of Higher Education - Issues In Depth: Distance Education |
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| The Distance Education Clearinghouse |
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| The Technology Source |
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| What's the Difference? |
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| National Education Association Distance Education Resources |
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| Distance Education Links & Resources |
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| Distance Education Reports & Abstracts |
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| Web-based and Distance Education |
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| Distance Education & the TEACH Act |
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| Distance Education at Degree-Granting Postsecondary Institutions |
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