Pre-Professional: Pre-Optometry, A.S.

Location(s): On-Campus

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Program Design

This degree option is designed for the student planning to transfer to a four-year baccalaureate degree program in a variety of pre-professional curricular areas. The curriculum may be adapted to meet the requirements of the transfer institutions.

After Colby Community College

Students transfer to a four-year university.

First Semester (Fall)

FY100 - First Year Experience 1 Credit(s)
EN176 - English Composition I 3 Credit(s) (SGE010)
MA178 - College Algebra 3 Credit(s) (SGE030)
BI177 - Biology I w/Lab 5 Credit(s) (SGE040)
CH177 - Chemistry I w/Lab 5 Credit(s) (SGE040)
Physical Education Requirement 1-3 Credits

Subtotal First Semester (minimum): 18

Second Semester (Spring)

EN177 - English Composition II 3 Credit(s) (SGE010)
BI279 - Biology II w/Lab 5 Credit(s) (SGE040)
CH178 - Chemistry II w/Lab 5 Credit(s) (SGE040)
Social/Behavioral Science Gen Ed 3 Credits (SGE050)
MA205 - Elements of Statistics 3 Credit(s) (SGE030)

Subtotal Second Semester (minimum): 19

Third Semester (Fall)

BI276 - Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab 4 Credit(s) (SGE040)
Humanities Gen Ed 3 Credits (SGE060)
BI280 - Principles of Microbiology w/Lab 5 Credit(s) (SGE040)
PH207 - General Physics I w/Lab 5 Credit(s) (SGE040)
OR
CH225 - Organic Chemistry I w/Lab 5 Credit(s) (SGE040)

Subtotal Third Semester (minimum): 17

Fourth Semester (Spring)

BI277 - Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab 4 Credit(s) (SGE040)
PH227 - General Physics II w/Lab 5 Credit(s) (SGE040)
OR
CH235 - Organic Chemistry II w/Lab 5 Credit(s) (SGE040)
Oral Communication Gen Ed 3 Credits (SGE020)
Humanities Gen Ed 3 Credits (SGE060)
Social/Behavioral Science Gen Ed 3 Credits (SGE050)

Subtotal Fourth Semester (minimum): 18

Elective Options

AL281 - Pathophysiology 4 Credit(s) (SGE070)
AL103 - Medical Terminology 3 Credit(s) (SGE070)
AL101 - Basic Nutrition 3 Credit(s) (SGE070)
AL236 - Pharmacology 3 Credit(s) (SGE070)

Total Credits: 72

*Please work with an Advisor to work out the best course of action for your desired pathway.