Pre-Optometry

Pre-Optometry

This curriculum is designed to prepare students for admission
to a professional school of optometry. An Associate of
Science degree will also be achieved upon successful completion
of the following curriculum. Program advisor is Katheryn Townsend, assistant professor of chemistry.

Associate of Science Degree

FIRST SEMESTER*
BIOL 1406 General Biology I ...........................................4
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I ...................................4
ENGL 1301 Composition I ...............................................3
HIST 1301 History of U.S. to 1876 ..................................3
Visual or Performing Arts** ............................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................17

SECOND SEMESTER
BIOL 1407 General Biology II .........................................4
CHEM 1412 General Chemistry II ...................................4
ENGL 1302 Composition II .............................................3
HIST 1302 History of U.S. since 1876 .............................3
MATH 1348 Analytical Geometry .....................................3
Physical Education Activity .............................................1
Total Semester Hours ............................18

THIRD SEMESTER
BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I ................................4
ENGL 2332 World Literature I ........................................3
CHEM 2523 Organic Chemistry I ....................................5
GOVT 2301 American Govt., Organization .....................3
SPCH 1321 Business and Prof. Speech ...........................3
Total Semester Hours ............................18

FOURTH SEMESTER
CHEM 2525 Organic Chemistry II ..................................5
GOVT 2302 American Govt., Functions ..........................3
PSYC 2301 General Psychology .......................................3
Physical Education Activity .............................................1
Computer Elective** ........................................................3
Humanities** ...................................................................3
Total Semester Hours ............................18

* Although not a requirement for this degree, students
are strongly encouraged to take HUDV 1100 during the
first semester of enrollment.
** Consult faculty advisor for proper choice of courses.