Pre-Optometry Affiliation Programs
3+4 Doctor of Optometry Program with Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University
Students already at Elizabethtown College are invited by HPAC to apply to this program in their second year at EC. Contact the Chair of the Health Professions Advisory Committee for further information regarding this program. Following the interested student’s Salus University interview, Salus University will notify Elizabethtown College's HPAC and the student that s/he does or does not qualify for a letter of provisional acceptance to the Salus University Doctor of Optometry Program.
Optometry Suggested Coursework
| Minimum Requirement | Etown Recommended | Typical Semester Taken |
|---|---|---|
| Biology (16 hours including microbiology, physiology, and anatomy) |
BIO 111
BIO 235* BIO 324* BIO 341* |
Fall, First Year Spring, Second Year or later Spring, Third Year Fall, Third year or later |
| English (3-4 hours) | ENG 100 | Fall/Spring, First Year |
| Chemistry (12 hours, including organic chemistry) |
CH 105
CH 113* CH 213* |
Fall, First Year Spring, First Year Fall, Second Year |
| Mathematics (4 hours of statistics) | MA 251 | Fall, second year or later |
| Physics (8 hours) |
PHYS 103
PHYS 104* |
Fall, Third Year Spring, Third Year |
| Psychology (3-4 hours) | PSY 105 | Any semester |
* Pre-requisite exists. Consult most recent Etown College Catalog for details.
Note: To find school-specific requirements for each U.S. and Canadian optometry school, see an optometry school's website or the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry.