Field of Study: Ophthalmic Technology

College preparation

Proprietary schools, colleges, and universities all offer this program. If you want to study at a proprietary school, you can prepare for this program of study by completing your high school degree or getting a GED. If you want to study at a college or university, you can prepare for this program by taking the following courses: four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies, and two years of science. Some colleges also require two years of a second language.

Psychology
Introduction to Business
General Computer Applications
Health Education
Community Health
Vision Care Assisting
Healthcare Sciences Work Experience
Anatomy and Physiology

Undergraduate special

Applicants to some programs need to take between one to two years of college-level general education courses first. Specific prerequisite courses vary among these programs but typically include some combination of the following:

Biology Chemistry College Math Computer Science English Composition Humanities electives Interpersonal Communication Physics Public Speaking Social Science electives In addition, admission requirements for some programs may include the following:

Letters of recommendation Personal interview