Applied Vision Science BAVS Curriculum
The BAVS program aims to prepare its graduates for the following career development:
- Ready to work in optometry fields with two clinical specialties.
- Ready for continuing professional education in related science and medical field.
- Prepare for further graduate studies in the field of optometry.
BAVS Program Curriculum
Designed for 12 months (3 semesters) of 44 credit coursework (12 Credit Hours of general education + 16 CH required optometry courses and thesis study + 16 CH elective for specialty clinic topics)
Required General Vision Science/Optometry courses (16 credit hours)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC 301: Introduction to Vision Science | 3 |
| VSC 302: Advanced Clinical Topics in Vision Science | 3 |
| VSC 303: Visual Neuroanatomy | 1.5 |
| VSC 304: Visual Information Processing | 2.5 |
| VSC 305: Ocular Disorders & Diagnosis with Lab and Practicum | 2 |
| VSC 307, 308: Thesis research (Capstone projects) | 4 |
Elective courses composed of 16 credit hours for two clinic specialties (10 primary electives + 6 secondary electives)
Specialty A: Special Contact Lens (10 specialty core courses)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC 311: Primary Eye Care & Procedure with Lab and Practicum | 2 |
| VSC 312: Visual Change over the Lifespan | 2 |
| VSC 316: Contact Lens Exam & Fitting with Lab and Practicum | 2 |
| VSC 317: Specialty Contact Lens with Lab and Practicum | 2 |
| VSC 318: Contact Lens & Myopia Control with Lab and Practicum | 2 |
Specialty B: Vision Therapy & Rehabilitation
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC 311: Primary Eye Care & Procedures with Lab and Practicum | 2 |
| VSC 312: Visual Change over the Lifespan | 2 |
| VSC 313: Visual Therapy with Lab and Practicum | 2 |
| VSC 314: Binocular & Sports Vision with Lab and Practicum | 2 |
| VSC 315: Vision related Learning Problems with Lab and Practicum | 2 |
General Education courses (12 credit hours)
|
Courses |
Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC 306: Evidence-based Optometry and Statistics | 4 |
| VSC 331: Clinical Vocabulary & Communication | 2 |
| VSC 332: Clinical and Academic English Communication | 2 |
| VSC 333: Academic Writing | 2 |
| VSC 334: Thesis Writing & Case Report | 2 |