Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

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Phone: 1-215-780-1366
Fax: 1-215-780-1357

Description:
The Graduate Studies Program offers online coursework during the fall and spring semesters, and hands-on coursework at PCO during the summers.

Accreditation Description:
PCO is accredited by Middle States. The O&M, Low Vision Therapy and Vision Rehabilitation Therapist programs are accredited by ACVREP.
Degree(s):
Certificates in: Orientation and Mobility, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Vision Rehabilitation Therapist, Low Vision Therapist
M.Sc. - Orientation and Mobility, Vision Rehabilitation, Low Vision Therapy;
M.Ed. - Blindness/Visual Impairment

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Phone: 1-800-824-6262
Fax: 1-215-780-1336

Description:
A four(4) year Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree program which educates the optometrist, like the family physician or the dentist, as a primary health care professional, one who requires the most advanced scientific and patient care training. The College's orientation is holistic, it insists that the eye be studied and understood in relation to overall bodily health.

Degree(s):
O.D. - Doctor of Optometry

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Phone: 1-215-276-6290

Degree(s):
Certificate Program
M.Ed. - Education of the Visually Handicapped

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Phone: 1-215-780-1360
Fax: 1-215-780-1357

Description:
The programs encompass a rich mixture of classroom, laboratory, clinical, research and field-based learning geared toward meeting the professional preparation needs in the field of vision impairment. The Department of Graduate Studies also offers certificate programs in Orientation and Mobility and in Education of Children and Youth with Visual and Multiple Impairments in several other states including Maryland, Minnesota, Oregon, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Degree(s):
M.S. and Certificate in Low Vision Rehabilitation;
M.S. Orientation and Mobility Therapy;
M.S. and Certificate-in Rehabilitation Teaching;
M.Ed. and Certificate - Education of Children and Youth with Visual and Multiple Impairments

Click to send E-mail to: gosborne@pco.edu

Phone: 1-215-780-1400
Fax: 1-215-780-1336

Description:
The School of Audiology is accredited to offer both a distance education Au.D. degree to experienced licensed practitioners and a four-year residential Au.D. degree. The distance education Au.D. degree program began in May of 2000 and is designed to allow licensed practitioners an opportunity to earn the Au.D. degree. Advanced standing is offered for documented experience and training.The residential Au.D. degree program admitted the first class in the Fall of 2003. Candidates are selected on the basis of undergraduate academic performance, completion of pre-requisite courses, motivation, extracurricular activities and interests, personal achievements, essays and letters of recommendations

Degree(s):
Au.D

Click to send E-mail to: gosborne@pco.edu

Phone: 1-215-780-1400
Fax: 1-215-780-1336

Description:
The School of Audiology is accredited to offer both a distance education Au.D. degree to experienced licensed practitioners and a four-year residential Au.D. degree.

The distance education Au.D. degree program began in May of 2000 and is designed to allow licensed practitioners an opportunity to earn the Au.D. degree. Advanced standing is offered for documented experience and training. The residential Au.D. degree program admitted the first class in the Fall of 2003.Ê Candidates are selected on the basis of undergraduate academic performance, completion of pre-requisite courses, motivation, extracurricular activities and interests, personal achievements, essays and letters of recommendations.

Degree(s):
Au.D.