Pre-Optometry
Program Summary
The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment of optometrists is projected to grow 10 percent from 2018 to 2028, faster than the average for all occupations. Because vision problems tend to occur more frequently later in life, an aging population will lead to demand for more optometrists.
The AS degree at Colby Community College is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree program in optometry. The program of study may be adapted to meet requirements of the transfer institutions. Courses are available on-campus or online.
Suggested Program of Study
Suggested Program of Study
COURSE NO. | COURSE NAME | CR HR(S) |
FIRST SEMESTER | ||
SO100 | Student Success Seminar | 1 |
EN176 | English Composition I | 3 |
CH177 | Chemistry I w/lab | 5 |
BI177 | Biology I w/lab | 5 |
MA220 | Calculus I | 5 |
Total | 19 | |
SECOND SEMESTER | ||
PS176 | General Psychology | 3 |
EN177 | English Composition II | 3 |
BI280 | Microbiology | 5 |
CH178 | Chemistry II w/lab | 5 |
MA230 | Calculus II | 3 |
Total | 19 | |
THIRD SEMESTER | ||
SP101 | Oral Communications | 3 |
BI276 | Anatomy and Physiology I OR | 5 |
PH208 | Engineering Physics | 5 |
CH225 | Organic Chemistry I | 5 |
Humanities General Ed | 3 | |
Lifestyle/PE Skill | 1 | |
Total | 17 | |
FOURTH SEMESTER | ||
SO176 | Intro to Sociology | 3 |
BI276 | Anatomy and Physiology I OR | 5 |
PH208 | Engineering Physics | 5 |
CH235 | Organic Chemistry II w/lab | 5 |
Humanities General Ed | 3 | |
Lifestyle/Skill PE | 1 | |
Total | 17 | |
CURRICULUM TOTAL | 72 |