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					| 2014-15 Catalog [Archived Catalog] 
 
 Optometry  |  
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				Northwestern’s pre-optometry program prepares the student for entrance into a college of optometry and an eventual career as an optometrist. Students may be accepted by a college of optometry after three years but the majority of those accepted have earned a B.A. degree. Specific courses recommended by most colleges of optometry are as follows: |  
													| Recommended courses:
  Biology elective (4 credits) Courses in writing (6 credits) Psychology electives (8 credits) Total credits recommended: 52-53
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