Curriculum | Applied Vision Science BAVS
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 |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Vision Science | 3 |
| Advanced Clinical topics in Vision Science | 3 |
| Vision Diagnosis | 2 |
| Visual functions and measurement | 2 |
| Visual development | 2 |
| Thesis research (Capstone projects) | 4 |
Elective courses composed of 16 credit hours for two clinic specialties (10 primary electives + 6 secondary electives)
Specialty A: Visual function testing and rehabilitation (10 specialty core courses)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC 301: Primary eye care | 2 |
| VSC 303: Visual processing and perception | 2 |
| VSC 304: Neurophysiological rehabilitation | 2 |
| VSC 305: Binocular vision | 2 |
| VSC 306: Vision therapy | 2 |
Specialty B: Visual learning disability and rehabilitation
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC 302: Primary eye care | 2 |
| VSC 307: Pediatric optometry | 2 |
| VSC 308: Binocular vision | 2 |
| VSC 309: Vision Problems Related to Learning Difficulties | 2 |
| VSC 306: Vision Therapy | 2 |
Specialty C: Vision diagnosis and rehabilitation
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC 302: Medical eye care | 2 |
| VSC 310: Low vision and ocular diseases | 2 |
| VSC 311: Geriatric optometry | 2 |
| VSC 307: Pediatric optometry | 2 |
| VSC 306: Vision therapy | 2 |
Specialty D: Special contact lens
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC 302: Medical eye care | 2 |
| VSC 312: Specialty Contact Lenses with Lab | 2 |
| VSC 307: Pediatric Optometry | 2 |
| VSC 311: Geriatric Optometry | 2 |
| VSC 313: Myopic Control and Contact Lens | 2 |
Specialty E: Sports vision testing
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| VSC 302: Primary eye care | 2 |
| VSC 314: Ophthalmic optics | 2 |
| VSC 308: Binocular vision | 2 |
| VSC 315: Visual processing and perception | 2 |
| VSC 316: Sports and Recreational Vision | 2 |
Course Sequence
Fall Semester 1 (August 20 – December 7): 15 credit hours
|
Courses |
Credits |
|---|---|
| Clinical Vocabulary and Concepts in English | 2 |
| English Communication in Clinical setting | 2 |
| Introduction to Vision Science | 3 |
| Visual Development | 2 |
| Visual Function and Measurements | 2 |
| Specialty Elective 1 | 2 |
| Specialty Elective 2 | 2 |
Spring (January 7-April 26): 15 credit hours
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Academic English Writing | 2 |
| Advanced Clinical Topics in Vision Science | 3 |
| Vision Diagnosis | 2 |
| Specialty 3 | 2 |
| Specialty 4 | 2 |
| Specialty 5 | 2 |
| Specialty 6 | 2 |
Summer (April 29-July 26): 14 credit hours
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| Thesis and Case Study Writing | 2 |
| Evidence-based Optometry and Statistics | 4 |
| Specialty Elective 7 | 2 |
| Specialty Elective 8 | 2 |
| Thesis Research (Capstone Project) 1 | 2 |
| Thesis Research (Capstone Project (2) | 2 |