Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing (OD&D):

Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing (OD&D)

The following information is directly from the 2011-2012 College Catalog, pg. 71. To download a full pdf version of the catalog, click here.

Ophthalmic Design & Dispensing, Associate in Science Degree (By Semester)

This program is designed for individuals who are interested in becoming licensed opticians. Successful completion of this program will be accepted in lieu of the four-year, 8000-hour apprenticeship requirement to become a licensed optician.

Enrollment in the program is restricted because of limited lab facilities, and early application is encouraged. Only completed applications with all documents will be considered. Students are admitted to the fall term only. Students must take the placement test and place into ENG*101 Composition and MAT*137 to be eligible for this program. Official transcripts are required for transfer credit.

Ophthalmic Design and Dispensing students must receive a grade of C or better in Ophthalmic Dispensing courses in order to obtain a degree in this program. (Learn more)

First Semester	14 Credits
ODD*101 Introduction to Ophthalmic Dispensing	4
BIO*118 Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye	4
MAT*137 Intermediate Algebra+++	3
+ENG*101 Composition	3

Second Semester	17 Credits
+ODD*102 Ophthalmic Dispensing I ++	4
+ODD*110 Ophthalmic Materials I ++	4
+ODD*120 Contact Lenses I ++	3
+COM*173 Public Speaking	3
BMG*202 Principles of Management	3

Summer	6 Credits
+ODD*109 Optical Business Management++	3
ODD*130 Low Vision++	1
ODD*299 Opticianry Practicum++	2

Third Semester	14 Credits
+ODD*103L Ophthalmic Dispensing II++	3
+ ODD*111 Ophthalmic Materials II++	4
+ODD*121 Contact Lenses II++	4
Social Science Elective	3

Fourth Semester	17 Credits
+ODD*104 Ophthalmic Dispensing III++	3
+ODD*112 Ophthalmic Materials III++	4
+ODD*122 Contact Lenses III++	4
PSY*111 General Psychology I	3
Humanities or Science Elective	3

Total Credits:	68

+ This course has a prerequisite.
++ Some courses in this program will be offered during daytime hours only, and some during the fall or spring semester only.
+++ Placement testing required.

From College Catalog 2011-2012, p. 71