Pre-Optometry Affiliation Programs

3+4 Doctor of Optometry Program with Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University

Elizabethtown College has an agreement with Salus University's Pennsylvania College of Optometry that allows students to apply to the Doctor of Optometry Program in their second year. To qualify, students must maintain a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and complete the required chemistry, physics, and biology courses, earning a grade of C or higher. If accepted, students start the program after their third year, with a minimum of 90 semester hours. After completing their first year at Salus, transfer credits are applied towards Etown's Biology - Health Professions B.S. degree. Core requirements should be completed during the three years at Elizabethtown College before starting courses at Salus. For program details and admissions requirements, contact the Elizabethtown College Health Professions Advising Committee at hpac@etown.edu. Current Etown students can apply in their second year by contacting the Health Professions Advisory Committee. Salus University will inform Elizabethtown College's HPAC and the student of their provisional acceptance status following an interview.

Optometry Suggested Coursework

Minimum Requirement	Etown Recommended	Typical Semester Taken
Biology (16 hours including microbiology, physiology, and anatomy)	BIO 111 BIO 112 BIO 235* BIO 324* BIO 324L* 3-4 additional biology credits in 200- or above courses	Fall, First Year Spring First Year Spring, Second Year or later Spring, Third Year Spring, Third Year
English (8 hours)	EN 100 2nd EN Course	Fall, First Year Prior to the End of Third Year
Chemistry (12 hours, including organic chemistry)	CH 105 CH 113* CH 213* CH 216* or CH 201* CH 242*	Fall, First Year Spring, First Year Fall, Second Year Spring, Second Year or Later Spring, Second Year or Later
Mathematics (4 hours of statistics)	MA 251 MA 121	Fall, second year or later Any semester
Physics (8 hours)	PHY 101 PHY 102*	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.