Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview Tuition $7,500
Accreditor CAAHEP
Duration 2 years
Trains sonographers to perform ultrasound imaging for diagnostic purposes.
Career outlook Employers hire sonographers to perform diagnostic ultrasound imaging across specialties and to capture quality images that physicians use for diagnosis.
Getting in What Lake Michigan College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 2.5
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Lake Michigan College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 8 English Composition (ENGL 101) C or better English Composition (ENGL 102) Human Anatomy & Physiology (BIOL 110) C or better · within 10 years Humanities/Fine Arts elective (3+ credits) Intermediate Algebra (MATH 122) or Quantitative Reasoning (MATH 123) C or better · within 5 years Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 201) C or better Medical Terminology (HEAL 103 or READ 110) C or better Physical Science: Chemistry and Physics (PHSC 101) C or better · within 10 years Entrance exams 1 Accuplacer or SAT/ACT to meet basic college requirements in reading, English, math Certifications 1 BLS Provider CPR (American Heart Association) Health and background checks 6 Criminal background check Drug screen Immunizations (Hep B, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, influenza; COVID-19 if site requires) Personal health insurance Physical exam (program form signed by provider) TB test Application basics 3 18 years or older by program start High school diploma or GED Mandatory pre-application meeting (Zoom) 
