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

   

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