The College’s optometry program is 14 quarters over four years. The curriculum begins with basic sciences, transitions to clinical courses, and concludes with a rich patient-based experience. Patient care begins in the second year, expands in the third year, and is nearly full time throughout the fourth year.
The Curriculum Grid (30 KB pdf) is intended to give students a snapshot of the program, but the optometry curriculum is being constantly improved. For example, the content and sequence may have changed slightly different by the time you reach a given year of the program. This is part of the College’s commitment to provide its graduates with the best education possible.
For a description of material covered in each course, please take a look at our listing of Course Descriptions (26 KB pdf). This information is also available under Course Bulletin and Master Schedule on the University Registrar’s website.