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Associate of Applied Science in Polysomnography

2025-2026 Guided Pathway

Prerequisites (11 Credit Hours Total)

8 Week Courses

Prerequisite Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
BIOL 2401 - Anatomy and Physiology I (1st 8 Weeks) 4 030
ENGL 1301 - Composition I (FY) 4 030
Any course from the Social/Behavioral Science Core (FY) 3 -
Total Prerequisite Credit Hours: 11

First Year (38 Credit Hours Total)

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Spring - 16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
PSGT 1205 - Neurophysiology of Sleep 2 -
PSGT 1215 - Introduction to Polysomnography 2 -
PSGT 1400 - Polysomnography I 4 -
PSGT 1440 - Sleep Disorders 4 -

8 Week Courses

First Year Spring - 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
BIOL 2402 - Anatomy and Physiology II (2nd 8 Weeks) 3 010
Total Credit Hours: 15

Summer Semester

First Year Summer Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
PSGT 1360 - Clinical Polysomnography 3 -
PSGT 2205 - Sleep Scoring & Staging 2 -
PSGT 2411 - Polysomnography II 4 -
Total Credit Hours: 9

Fall Semester

16 Week Courses

First Year Fall - 16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
PSGT 1310 - Neuroanatomy & Physiology 3 -
PSGT 2561 - Clinical -Polysomnography - AAS Clinical II 5 -
RSPT 1237 - Basic Dysrhythmia Interpretation 2 -

8 Week Courses

First Year Fall - 8 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
Any course from Language, Philosophy & Culture/Creative Arts Core (FY)2 3 040/050
Total Credit Hours: 13
Total First Year Credit Hours: 38

Second Year (12 Credit Hours Total)

Spring Semester

16 Week Courses

Second Year Spring - 16 Week Courses
Course Name Credit Hours Core Curriculum Term Taken Grade
Any course from the Social/Behavioral Science Core (FY) 3 080
Total Second Year Credit Hours: 12
Grand Total Credit Hours: 60

Program Information

Educational Outlook

The Polysomnography Technology Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). This sleep technology program provides the educational coursework and clinical experience necessary to prepare the student as a Polysomnography technologist and qualifies the graduate for the credentialing exams offered by the Board of Registered Polysomnographic Technologists (BRPT).

Application information for Polysomnography, AAS Program 

 

Career Outlook

Potential career path and entry-level salary in Central Texas:

Sleep Lab Technician - $55,833 w/Associate degree + State license

Salary data based on entry-level jobs in Central Texas from https://texaswages.com/

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