Pre-Optometry
Prerequisites for specific courses are noted in the IVCC Catalog.
WHAT FOLLOWS IS A SAMPLE CURRICULUM FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS pursuing either an Associate in Arts Degree or Associate in Science Degree (guide sheets in Counseling Center). Program requirements vary from university to university. Consult a Counselor to choose your courses.
| First Year | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Spring | |
| CHM 1006 General Chemistry I | 5.00 | |
| ENG 1001 English Composition I | 3.00 | |
| MTH 2001 Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 5.00 | |
| SPH 1001 Fundamentals of Speech | 3.00 | |
| CHM 1007 General Chemistry II | 5.00 | |
| ENG 1002 English Composition II | 3.00 | |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Group I, II, or III | 3.00 | |
| Social Science | 3.00 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 14 |
| Second Year | Units | |
| Fall | Spring | |
| BIO 1001 General Biology I or BIO 1003 Principles of Biology or BIO 1007 Anatomy & Physiology I | 4.00 | |
| CHM 2002 Organic Chemistry | 5.00 | |
| Health and Wellness | 1.00 | |
| Humanities Group I | 3.00 | |
| Social Science | 3.00 | |
| BIO 1002 General Biology II or BIO 1004 Biological Diversity or BIO 1008 Anatomy & Physiology II | 4.00 | |
| MTH 1008 General Elementary Statistics | 3.00 | |
| Elective Course | 4.00 | |
| Fine Arts Group II | 3.00 | |
| Health and Wellness | 1.00 | |
| Social Science | 3.00 | |
| Year Total: | 16 | 18 |
| Total Units in Sequence: | 64 | |
MINIMUM IVCC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ADDITIONAL MAJOR/ELECTIVE COURSES TO CONSIDER:
- Minimum 64 Semester Hours with 2.0 GPA
- Gen Ed Requirements for AA or AS degree
- "C" or better in ENG 1001, ENG 1002, and SPH 1001
- Global Appreciation Requirement (2 courses)
- Application for Graduation
For Science Gen Ed requirements 1 course must be completed in Life Science and 1 course in Physical Science.
Students wishing to transfer for Pre-Optometry can choose any major but need to complete the Pre-Optometry courses prescribed by each university. All State Universities offer a Pre-Optometry curriculum but only limited schools offer the Optometry degree.
There may be additional requirements for transfer admission not included in the sample curriculum above. Consult with a Counselor to develop your individual plan of study. 3/22/12