The program is a two-year, upper-division college program leading to the bachelor of science degree. The SUNY Downstate Program in Diagnositic Medical Imaging was the first in the United States to offer a bachelor of science degree with a major in diagnostic medical sonography.

The curriculum integrates the basic and medical sciences with sonography courses, giving students a comprehensive academic base which is then applied to lab experiences throughout the New York area.

Specialty areas taught include obstetrics-gynecology, abdomen, cardiology, as well as duplex Doppler vascular imaging, neurosonography, and courses in new applications.