Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Sonography Track

The 28-month Bachelor of Arts in Psychology – Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is the ideal pathway for pursuing an undergraduate degree along with full certification in Diagnostic Medical Sonography.

Students who graduate from this program earn full certification in medical sonography (OB/GYN or Vascular) as well as a well-respected undergraduate degree in Psychology which positions them to apply to a wide variety of graduate programs in multiple fields.

By incorporating seminary credits, this degree and certification can be completed in just twenty-eight months and consists of two phases:

1) Eight months of core psychology courses taken through Sara Schenirer/UMSV

2) Twenty months of medical sonography courses taken through CAHE

Students enjoy access to outstanding professors and save considerable time and expense through this innovative pathway. Additionally, should a student decide to pursue a graduate degree pathway in any other field, this bachelor’s degree will prove suitable for those possibilities as well.

We are proud to have partnered with The University of Mount Saint Vincent (UMSV), a highly ranked university featuring an outstanding undergraduate Psychology department. Among the five oldest universities in New York City, UMSV offers more than 70 nationally recognized programs, including a full array of majors and minors in the sciences and mathematics, the humanities, arts, and social sciences, and professional preparation in accounting, business, communication, education, and nursing. Your Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology is conferred by the University of Mt. St. Vincent.

The Medical Diagnostic Sonography portion is offered through the Center for Allied Health Education, a fully-accredited institution offering certification in a wide range of Clinical Diagnostic fields including sonography, radiography, paramedic training, and more. More information on accreditation is available here.

The University of Mt. St. Vincent is regionally accredited, which means that their degrees are accepted by graduate programs nationwide. Students have used the bachelor’s degree earned at UMSV for admittance into master’s programs in a wide variety of colleges. For specific information about UMSV’s accreditation, please see here.

Apart from the sonography training and certification, a BA in Psychology is extremely versatile and can be used to apply for a wide range of graduate degrees. Graduates of this degree program have used their degree to apply for graduate programs in fields such as education, social work, law, business management, and numerous areas in the field of medicine.

We will be happy to discuss your options with you to help you determine whether this program is right for you. Generally speaking, however, assuming you are leaning towards a career in sonography, this is an excellent choice because it offers an exit ramp in the event that you decide not to pursue this field once you are enrolled. Since the first two semesters of the program are dedicated to the study of psychology, you can opt to continue in that discipline and graduate with just one additional semester of psychology courses. This would allow you to pursue a wide variety of graduate fields other than sonography.

This degree can be completed in as few as 28 months.

UMSV prides itself on offering superior education along with outstanding student support in a culturally sensitive environment. They are understanding of the unique requirements and religious sensitivities of the students recruited by Sara Schenirer and have worked diligently to accommodate our requests to ensure an environment suitable for a Bais Yaakov graduate. UMSV employs dedicated instructors to ensure that our unique requirements are met.

CAHE is similarly committed to providing a culturally sensitive environment which meets the unique requirements and religious sensitivities of a religiously observant Jewish student.

For students and parents alike, the world of college and degrees can be confusing, costly, and difficult to navigate. We pride ourselves on the high-quality educational partners we feature who offer an accredited degree, uncompromised environment, and first-rate faculty. Most of all, we provide exceptional warmth and support to every single student at Sara Schenirer. We work diligently to offer personal guidance to each student and help ensure their success and timely graduation.

Although the program is rigorous, the schedule is tailored to allow for students to obtain part-time employment during phase one (8 months) of the program. During phase two (20 months) students should not expect to be able to hold employment as the rigor and requirements of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography aspects of the program require one’s full attention and immersion.

• High School Transcript (minimum 3.0 GPA)

• A 3-credit Psychology prerequisite is required for acceptance into the program, which must be completed prior to the start of the semester. Your coordinator will notify you about how to earn these credits at your interview (if applicable).