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 201* BIO 202* BIO 235* BIO 324* |
Fall, First Year Spring First Year Fall, Second Year or Later Spring, Second Year or later Spring, Second Year or later Spring, Third Year |
English (8 hours) | ENG 100 | 2nd ENG Course, 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 | Fall, second year or later |
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.