Associate of Applied Science
The Program will provide training and education to student to enable them to compete and qualify for employment in the Ophthalmic/Opticianry/Optical field; and to produce well-trained, competent professionals to provide professional services to the public. The two-year (five trimesters) curriculum is designed for transferability to advanced study; it's an excellent foundation for students desiring to become optical managers, entrepreneurs; and provides a foundation for students who want to continue their education and become doctors of Optometry.
- Graduates will be employed as effective and highly skilled ophthalmic opticians, optometric assistants or ophthalmic laboratory technicians.
- Graduates will obtain the American Board of Opticianry Certification (ABOC) and become certified opticians.
- Graduates will maintain the federal and state environmental regulations to eliminate hazardous and non-hazardous waste to minimum levels.
- Students should be able to interpret prescriptions written by licensed practitioners to determine the frame and lens combinations that would be beneficial to the consumer.
- Students should be able to demonstrate the ability to use communication effectively using listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
- Students should be able to describe basic managerial operations, policies/procedures, and teamwork concepts in retail environment.
