Pre-Optometry
Recommended courses
Prerequisites for specific courses are noted in the IVCC Catalog.
Sample Curriculum for Full-time students
This is a sample curriculum for full-time students pursuing either an Associate in Arts Degree or Associate in Science Degree (guide sheets are located in the Counseling Center). Program requirements vary from university to university. Consult a Counselor to choose your courses.
First Year
Fall
| CHM 1006 | General Chemistry I | 5 | P1 902L; CHM911 |
| ENG 1001 | English Composition I | 3 | C1 900 |
| MTH 2001 | Calculus & Analytic Geometry I | 5 | M1 900-1;MTH901 |
| SPH 1001 | Fundamentals of Speech | 3 | C2 900 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| CHM 1007 | General Chemistry II | 5 | |
| ENG 1002 | English Composition II | 3 | |
| | Humanities/Fine Arts Group I, II, or III | 3 | |
| | Social Science | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Year
Fall
| BIO 1001 | General Biology I | 4 | L1 900L |
| | Or | | |
| BIO 1003 | Principles of Biology | 4 | L1 910L;BIO 910 |
| | Or | | |
| BIO 1007 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 | |
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| CHM 2002 | Organic Chemistry | 5 | CHM 913 |
| | Health and Wellness | 1 | |
| | Humanities Group I | 3 | |
| | Social Science | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| BIO 1002 | General Biology II | 4 | |
| | Or | | |
| BIO 1004 | Biological Diversity | 4 | L1 910L;BIO 910 |
| | Or | | |
| BIO 1008 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 | |
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| MTH 1008 | General Elementary Statistics | 3 | M1 902 |
| | Elective Course | 1 | |
| | Fine Arts Group II | 3 | |
| | Social Science | 3 | |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 60
MINIMUM IVCC GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: ADDITIONAL MAJOR/ELECTIVE COURSES TO CONSIDER:
- Minimum 60 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
- Non-western requirement (1 course)
- 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.
3/18/2021