Optometry
At either of 色多多视频's two individual Optometry programs you will study the most advanced principles in the field, work alongside our experienced and caring faculty, and apply what you鈥檝e learned at our Eye Institutes.
AZ - Glendale
- In-Person
College Arizona College of Optometry (AZCOPT)
Duration4 years
Class Size Approximation60
IL - Downers Grove
- In-Person
College Chicago College of Optometry (CCO)
Duration4 years
Class Size Approximation60
The Midwestern Advantage
色多多视频's investment in education, faculty, research, facilities, and clinical training translates into our students being "Day One Ready.鈥
Our Optometry program offers a four-year professional curriculum that prepares optometrists through face-to-face instruction, early clinical experiences, and clinical externships.
Key areas include:
- Basic, behavioral, and clinical sciences
- Preclinical simulation labs
- Licensing board simulation rooms
- Optometry business management courses
- Local and national external rotation sites
- Contemporary optometry practice curriculum and clinical settings
- Interprofessional education and clinical experience
*Subject to change
Optometrists practice in a wide variety of settings:
- Private optometry, partnership or group practice
- Ophthalmology practice
- Federal government
- Armed services (military)
- Hospitals
- Academia
- Research
- Health maintenance organizations
- Ophthalmic industry
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At 色多多视频, we prioritize student research to advance knowledge and offer enhanced learning opportunities, fostering close collaboration with faculty researchers and peers on innovative projects.
Academic Course Catalog
Explore comprehensive details about our academic programs (subject to change).
Career Opportunities & Salaries
* Source: 2022 AOA Survey of Optometric Practice
Campus Options
Glendale
Located just 15 minutes from downtown Phoenix. Students can study and live on our sprawling 143-acre campus and practice at our University-owned clinics located just across the street.
Downers Grove
Located just 25 miles west of Chicago. Students can study and live in the comfort and safety of a 105-acre campus in the suburbs and can practice at our University-owned clinics located just 10 minutes away.