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Saint Francis Mission 4  \nCollege of Health Sciences Mission 4  \nDiagnostic Medical Sonography Program Goals 4  \nWelcome 5  \nAcademic Calendar 5  \nFall 2025 5  \nSpring 2026 6  \nSummer 2026 6  \nFaculty 6  \nCosts 8  \nAccreditation 8  \nAcademics 9  \nCurriculum 9  \nAcademic Standards 9  \nAcademic Integrity 9  \nCurriculum Plan and Course Descriptions 10  \nGrading Scale 15  \nGrade Appeals 15  \nAcademic Support 15  \nDMS Program Resources and Applications 15  \nUSF Support 20  \nStudent Information 20  \nAdvising 20  \nChange of Name and Address 21  \nCourse and Program Evaluations 21  \nSocial Media 21  \nDMS Course Guidelines 22  \nDMS Lab Guidelines 22  \nSonography and USF Program 23  \nDescription of Profession 23  \nStandards of Professional and Ethical Conduct 24  \nSociety of Diagnostic Medical Sonography 24  \nHybrid Learning Platform 26  \nStudent Learning Outcomes 26  \nDMS Program Requirements 27  \nAdmissions Requirements 27  \nPlacements and Waitlist Overview 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