Considering Optometry | Course Requirements | Admissions Test
Information on the field and practice of optometry can be found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook . This website provides an overview of the field, training, job outlook and earnings. For more specific information on the practice of optometry or optometric education refer to the American Optometric Association and the Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) websites.
For general course requirements refer to the course requirements for the health professional schools. ASCO also has a listing of general requirements on their website . Specific course requirements vary by school, to find the requirements for a specific institution either check the institutions website or download a copy of the Admission Requirements Handbook from the ASCO website. Optometry school applicants are required to take the Optometry Admissions Test (OAT). For information on the Optometry Admission Test, see the OAT website.
