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Transfer Track/Optometry (OPTO-AA)
AREA OF CONCENTRATION: This transfer track is designed to prepare students who plan to become doctors of optometry. The course‐work listed below must be completed prior to applying for admission to optometry school. Although a bachelor’s degree is not required for admission to a college of optometry, it is highly recommended. Students may major in any area of studies, but must have an in‐depth knowledge of biology and chemistry in order to master the optometry curriculum. Most students elect to major in biology or a related field at the university. Although a student may attend any university for the bachelor’s degree, the only school of optometry in Florida at this time is Nova Southeastern University School of Optometry. Seventeen states have schools of optometry, and each school may have slightly different requirements. The student is expected to become familiar with the requirements of the specific school to which admission is sought. The student should see the optometry adviser for additional information concerning admissions requirements and for assistance in selecting the appropriate program.
PRIMARY ADVISER: Fledia Ellis (ext. 6020)
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES CH
+* ENC1101, English I 3
+* ENC1102, English II 3
EUH1000 or 1001, Western Civilization 3
PSY2012 or SYG2000, Psychology/Sociology 3
POS2041, American National Government 3
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Humanities I 3
+*
Humanities II 3
+*
Humanities III 3
COMMON COURSE PREREQUISITES
+* BSC2010, Biology for Science Majors I 3
(Meets biology requirement for AA)
BSC2010L, Biology for Science Major I Lab 1
+* BSC2011, Biology for Science Majors II 3
BSC2011L, Biology for Science Major II Lab 1
+* MCB2004, Microbiology 3
MCB2004L, Microbiology Lab 1
+* MAC1140, Pre-Calculus Algebra 3
+* MAC1114, Trigonometry 3
(Meets math requirement for AA)
+* CHM1045, General Chemistry 3
(Meets physical science requirement for AA)
CHM1045L, General Chemistry Lab 1
+* CHM1046, Chemistry with Qual Analysis 3
CHM1046L, Chemistry with Qual Anal Lab 2
+* CHM2210, Organic Chemistry I 3
CHM2210L, Organic Chemistry I Lab 2
+ Approved Physics 4
TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 60
* Minimum grade of "C" required.
+ Prerequisites required.
