OPHTHALMIC DISPENSING
(Optician)
Curriculum
Total Degree Credits: 65.5
First Year, Fall Semester
OD 100 - Ophthalmic Dispensing I Credit Hours: 2
OD 110 - Ophthalmic Lenses I Credit Hours: 3
OD 133 - Introduction to Contact Lens Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
OD 140 - Ophthalmic Assisting Credit Hours: 2
EN 110 - College Composition Credit Hours: 3
Social Science Elective Credit Hours: 3 *
Liberal Arts Elective Credit Hours: 3
First Year, Spring Semester
OD 142 - Contact Lenses I Credit Hours: 2
OD 143 - Lab for OD 142 Credit Hours: 2
OD 150 - Ophthalmic Dispensing II Credit Hours: 3
OD 155 - Ophthalmic Fabrication I Credit Hours: 2
OD 160 - Ophthalmic Lenses II Credit Hours: 3
EN 111 - Composition and Interpretation of Literature Credit Hours: 3
PH 170 - Computer Applications in Optics I Credit Hours: 3
PH 171 - Lab for PH 170 Credit Hours: Included in the 3.0 credit hours for PH 170
Second Year, Fall Semester
OD 232 - Contact Lenses II Credit Hours: 1.5
OD 233 - Lab for OD 232 Credit Hours: 2
OD 240 - Ophthalmic Dispensing III Credit Hours: 3
OD 245 - Ophthalmic Fabrication II Credit Hours: 2
OD 246 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab I Credit Hours: 3
BI 254 - Anatomy of the Eye Credit Hours: 2
PH 172 - Computer Applications in Optics II Credit Hours: 3
PH 173 - Lab for PH 172 Credit Hours: Included in the 3.0 credit hours for PH 172
Second Year, Spring Semester
OD 243 - Contact Lens Clinic Practice Credit Hours: 1
OD 250 - Ophthalmic Dispensing IV Credit Hours: 2
OD 255 - Ophthalmic Fabrication III Credit Hours: 1
OD 256 - Ophthalmic Dispensing Lab II Credit Hours: 3
OD 261 - General Dispensing Practice Credit Hours: 1
OD 264 - Ophthalmic Practice Management Credit Hours: 2
OD 275 - Introduction to Principles of Refraction Credit Hours: 2
BI 255 - Physiology of the Eye Credit Hours: 2
Note: * i.e. AN 102, PS 100, HU 100, SO 100. The student must also demonstrate proficiency in algebra at the level of MT 013. This is a recommended sequence. Student should consult his/her academic advisor prior to registering.