IU School of Optometry
Optician/Technician Program
Two-semester Certificate (29 credits)
or
Two-year Associate of Science Degree (60 credits)
Learn a marketable skill in an exciting health field
in two semesters with A.S. degree option
Excellent job placement rate and high job
satisfaction!
The IU School of Optometry
offers an Optician/Technician Program with two options for students. The first
is a fast-track that allows students to earn a Certificate in Optometric
Technology/Opticianry in two semesters (29 credits). The second option allows
students to build on a certificate and, with an additional 31 credit hours,
earn an Associate of Science degree in Optometric Technology/Opticianry (60
credits). Of those 31 additional credit hours, at least four credit hours must
be clinic practicum courses and the remaining 27 may be chosen from allowable
general education courses. The general education courses may be completed
before or after the Optician/Technician Program courses. For students wanting a
four-year degree, some IUB schools/departments accept optician/technician
program credits towards a bachelor’s degree.
A great way to “try out” the
program… There are two program courses in the Optician/Technician Program open
to any interested students. In the fall semester, TOPT-V201 Anatomy and
Physiology of the Eye (3 cr) is offered and counts as N&M for the
Gen Ed Breadth of Inquiry requirement. In the spring semester, TOPT-V153
Ophthalmic Dispensing (3 cr) is offered.
Interested, but still not
sure? Contact Sandi Pickel to arrange a tour of the optometry clinic and
teaching facilities at
Apply by July 1, 2013 for the fall 2013 entering
class.
