Bulletin 2001–2003 Bloomington and Indianapolis Campuses School of Optometry Indiana University 800 E. Atwater Avenue Bloomington, IN 47405-3680 World Wide Web Page: www.opt.indiana.edu Dean’s Office: (812) 855-4447 Office of Student Administration: (812) 855-1917 E-mail: [email protected]The Indiana University School of Optometry is accredited by the Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, 243 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63141; (314) 991-4100; www.aoanet.org. Indiana University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) through the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 1-800-621-7440. While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information, Indiana University reserves the right to change without notice statements in the bulletin series concerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, or other matters.
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Bulletin 2001–2003
Bloomington and Indianapolis Campuses
School of OptometryIndiana University800 E. Atwater AvenueBloomington, IN 47405-3680
World Wide Web Page: www.opt.indiana.edu
Dean’s Office: (812) 855-4447
Office of Student Administration: (812) 855-1917E-mail: [email protected]
The Indiana University School of Optometry is accredited by the Council onOptometric Education of the American Optometric Association, 243 N.Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63141; (314) 991-4100; www.aoanet.org.
Indiana University is accredited by the North Central Association of Collegesand Schools (NCA) through the Commission on Institutions of HigherEducation, 30 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 1-800-621-7440.
While every effort is made to provide accurate and current information,Indiana University reserves the right to change without notice statements in thebulletin series concerning rules, policies, fees, curricula, courses, or othermatters.
AdministrationIndiana University MYLES BRAND, Ph.D., President of the UniversityHERMAN B WELLS (1902-2000), A.M., L.L.D., Chancellor of the University KENNETH R. R. GROS LOUIS, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chancellor, Indiana University BloomingtonGERALD L. BEPKO, L.L.M., Vice President for Long-Range Planning and Chancellor, Indiana University–Purdue University IndianapolisJ. TERRY CLAPACS, M.B.A., Vice President for Administration JUDITH G. PALMER, J.D., Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerGEORGE E. WALKER, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School CHRISTOPHER SIMPSON, M.A., Vice President for Public Affairs and Government RelationsMICHAEL A. McROBBIE, Ph.D., Vice President for Information TechnologyCHARLIE NELMS, Ed.D., Vice President for Student Development and DiversitySTEVEN A. MILLER, M.B.A., Treasurer of the University DAVID J. FULTON, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University EastMICHAEL A. WARTELL, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University–Purdue University Fort Wayne RUTH J. PERSON, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University KokomoBRUCE W. BERGLAND, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University Northwest KENNETH L. PERRIN, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University South Bend F. C. RICHARDSON, Ph.D., Chancellor of Indiana University Southeast and Chancellor Liaison
Bloomington Campus KENNETH R. R. GROS LOUIS, Ph.D., Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chancellor, Indiana University BloomingtonMOYA L. ANDREWS, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean of the FacultiesMAYNARD D. THOMPSON, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor and Dean for Budgetary Administration and Planning DONALD R. HOSSLER, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Enrollment ServicesRICHARD N. McKAIG, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students JEAN C. ROBINSON, Ph.D., Dean for Women’s AffairsGLORIA J. GIBSON, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor for Multicultural Affairs JULIE KNOST, J.D., Director, Office of Affirmative ActionMARY ELLEN ANDERSON, M.S., Director of Admissions R. GERALD PUGH, Ed.D., Registrar
Indianapolis Campus GERALD L. BEPKO, LL.M., Vice President for Long-Range Planning and Chancellor, Indiana University–Purdue University IndianapolisWILLIAM M. PLATER, Ph.D., Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties TRUDY W. BANTA, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor for Planning and Institutional ImprovementMARK L. BRENNER, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate EducationROBERT E. MARTIN, M.P.A., Vice Chancellor for Administration and FinanceCHERYL G. SULLIVAN, M.S., Vice Chancellor for External AffairsKAREN M. WHITNEY, M.A., Vice Chancellor for Student Life and DiversityLILLIAN L. CHARLESTON, M.S., Campus Affirmative Action OfficerALAN N. CRIST, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor of Enrollment ServicesMARK C. GROVE, M.P.A., Registrar
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School of OptometryGERALD E. LOWTHER, O.D., M.S., Ph.D., Dean ([email protected])DANIEL R. GERSTMAN, O.D., M.S., Executive Associate Dean for Budgetary Planning and AdministrationEDWIN C. MARSHALL, O.D., M.S., M.P.H., Associate Dean for Academic Affairs ([email protected])P. SARITA SONI, O.D., M.S., Associate Dean for Research ([email protected])GRAEME WILSON, M.Sc., Ph.D., Associate Dean for Graduate Programs ([email protected])CLIFFORD W. BROOKS, O.D., Director, Optician/Technician Program ([email protected])GRETCHEN P. HANDLOS, B.S., M.S.Ed., Director of Student AdministrationSTEVEN A. HITZEMAN, O.D., Director of Clinics ([email protected])DAVID J. BERMAN, B.A., B.S., Development Director ([email protected])
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Contents2 School of Optometry3 Degrees Offered
4 Professional Optometry DegreeProgram
4 Admission5 Preoptometry Requirements6 Optometry Degree Requirements6 Optometry Curriculum7 Academic Regulations8 Academic Standing9 Professional Misconduct9 Courses in Optometry
12 Student Honors and Awards12 Student Organizations13 Financial Aid
14 Indiana University School ofOptometry AffiliatedResidencies
15 Graduate Program in VisionScience
15 Admission Requirements15 Degree Requirements15 Courses in Vision Science16 Cross-Listed Courses16 Financial Aid and Fellowships
17 Optician/Technician Program17 Accreditation17 Mission, Goals, and Objectives17 Career Information17 Admission18 Certification18 Curriculum19 Opticians’ Laboratory
Concentration19 Academic Regulations19 Courses in the Optician/Technician
Program20 Cross-Listed Courses20 Student Honors and Awards20 Student Organizations20 Financial Aid
26 Indiana University26 General Policies26 Undergraduate Admissions Policy26 Transfer to Other Indiana
University Campuses27 Residency Status28 Fees29 Fee Refund Schedule30 Veterans Benefits
School ofOptometryIn 1951, the General Assembly of the Stateof Indiana established a program inoptometry at Indiana University. The firstyear of preoptometry courses was offeredbeginning in the fall semester of 1951-52,the first professional courses were offeredin 1953-54, and the first Master ofOptometry (M.Opt.) degrees wereawarded in 1956. In recognition of thevital role of vision research, the graduatedegree programs in physiological opticswere early priorities (M.S., 1953; Ph.D.,1955).
The program in optometry operated as adivision of the university, with its degreesgranted by the College of Arts andSciences and the Graduate School, untilthe 1975-76 school year, at which time itbecame a degree-granting school of theuniversity.
A continuous fund was created to supportthe establishment of the optometryprogram by adding a special fee to theannual license renewal fee of eachpracticing optometrist in Indiana.Additional funds and gifts, including asubstantial collection of library books,were contributed through the auspices ofthe Indiana Optometric Association. As apermanent endowment program, theOptometry School Trust Fund was createdas a division of the Indiana UniversityFoundation for the general purpose ofreceiving and accepting gifts, bequests,pledges of money, etc., for the benefit ofthe optometric work to be carried on atIndiana University.
The building for the Division ofOptometry and the Program inPhysiological Optics was completed in1967. This six-story, limestone-facedbuilding is located on East AtwaterAvenue and provides space forclassrooms, a library, clinics, laboratories,offices, and supporting research anddevelopment activities. In addition to themain Atwater Eye Care Center (AECC),the school operates the Community EyeCare Center (CECC) on the west side ofBloomington. In 1992, the School ofOptometry opened the Indianapolis EyeCare Center (IECC) in a newlyconstructed building at 501 IndianaAvenue in Indianapolis. Offering anexpanded scope of patient care services,the IECC is located near the campus ofIndiana University–Purdue University atIndianapolis. Fourth-year optometrystudents receive additional clinicaltraining through external rotations atlocations such as Veterans Administrationfacilities, Indian Health Service clinics,
military hospitals, referral centers, andthe school's eye care center in Guanajuato,Mexico.
In 1971, in cooperation with the then-existing Division of General and TechnicalStudies of Indiana University, the Schoolof Optometry established a two-yearprogram for the preparation of optometrictechnicians. In 1980, the IndianaUniversity School of Optometryestablished a two-year program for thetraining of opticians. In 1987, the Schoolof Optometry combined the optician andtechnician programs into one.
In 1995, a portion of the clinic in theOptometry Building was dedicated as theBorish Center for Ophthalmic Research.The center’s mission is to abet anddevelop clinical and applied researchsupport and to facilitate investigations invisual disorders, ocular pathologies, andsystemic diseases that affect the eye andits adnexa. The Borish Center provides anarena for the development of clinicalresearchers in vision and for the trainingof graduate students, residents, andfellows.
Mission, Vision, and GoalsThe mission of the School of Optometryis to protect, advance, and promote thevision, eyecare, and health of peopleworldwide by preparing individuals forcareers in optometry, the ophthalmicindustry, and vision science and byadvancing knowledge through teaching,research, and service. This will beaccomplished through the Doctor ofOptometry, Optician/Technician,Residency, and Graduate Programs.
The vision of the School of Optometry isto be at the leading edge of vision care forthe people of the world.
The goals of the School of Optometryfocus on six areas:1. Teaching. To be recognized for
excellence and leadership in teaching.2. Patient care. To supply students with
sufficient numbers, diversity, andquality of patient experiences that willprovide them with the clinicaleducation to become efficient inperforming patient care. At the sametime, the goal is to provide timely,appropriate, and quality care to thepatients.
3. Research. To increase the researchactivity of our faculty and students, toimprove the research profile of thefaculty and school, and to be arecognized leader in vision science andvision health research.
4. Service. To increase the service activityof our faculty, staff, and students; to berecognized nationally/internationallyas a leader in service to the professionand vision science; and to have a levelof service within the university andcommunity to be recognized asoutstanding citizens.
5. Facilities. To have state-of-the-artphysical facilities and equipment thatcreate an integrative approach toeducation, research, training, andservice delivery.
6. Finances. To maintain funding thatallows for sufficient faculty and staff,continued growth, up-to-date facilities,and the ability to take advantage ofopportunities that arise.
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PurposesThe following are major purposes of theoptometry program:1. to qualify men and women for the
practice of optometry;2. to instill in the graduate a scientific
and professional attitude;3. to provide a background for the
graduate’s contribution to the civicand social welfare of the community;
4. to encourage and facilitate graduateand postgraduate study in optometryand vision science;
5. to encourage and facilitate research inthe clinical aspects of optometry and inthe fundamental sciences germane tooptometry;
6. to contribute to the scientific andprofessional literature;
7. to train men and women as optometrictechnicians and/or opticians.
Membership and AccreditationThe School of Optometry is a member ofthe Association of Schools and Colleges ofOptometry (www.opted.org) and isaccredited by the Council on OptometricEducation of the American OptometricAssociation, the official optometricagency recognized by the NationalCommission on Accrediting, and by theAssociation of Regulatory Boards ofOptometry (www.arbo.org). Optometrystudents and graduates are eligible totake the annual examinations of theNational Board of Examiners inOptometry (www.optometry.org).Optician/Technician Program graduatesare eligible to take the registryexamination of the American OptometricAssociation and may become certified bythe American Board of Opticianry.
Geographical Distribution of StudentsStudents enrolled in the School ofOptometry’s optometry, vision science,and optician/technician programsrepresent approximately 30 states andseveral foreign countries.
Degrees OfferedFor more information, contact the Officeof Student Administration, School ofOptometry, Indiana University, 800 E.Atwater Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405-3680; (812) 855-1917; [email protected].
Bachelor of Arts in the B.A./O.D.Program (B.A.)A Bachelor of Arts degree is offered bythe College of Arts and Sciences inconjunction with the School ofOptometry. It requires fulfillment of theB.A. requirements of the College of Artsand Sciences. A student who is admitted
to the School of Optometry aftercompleting 90 credit hours in the Collegeof Arts and Sciences may apply 32 credithours of courses in optometry as electivestoward the B.A. degree, which is receivedin the initial major. The student mustsatisfy the college’s specifiedrequirements, including a concentrationin the department of the college.
Special Bachelor of Science inBiology for Three-Year PreoptometryStudents (B.S.)This program is designed for studentsadmitted to the Indiana University Schoolof Optometry after three years at IndianaUniversity Bloomington. Students whohave completed the fundamental skillsand distribution requirements for thestandard B.S. in Biology and at least 90credit hours in courses offered by theCollege of Arts and Sciences may apply8 credit hours of their first-yearprofessional courses toward their majorand 24 credit hours of their first-yearprofessional courses as elective credit.
Bachelor of Science in Optometry (B.S.)A Bachelor of Science degree is offered bythe School of Optometry. It is availableonly to those students who have notcompleted a bachelor’s degree prior toenrollment in the professional (O.D.)degree program. It requires satisfactorycompletion of all preoptometry coursesand of the course work specified in thesection of this bulletin entitled “Bachelorof Science in Optometry Degree.”
Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)The Doctor of Optometry degree isoffered by the School of Optometry. Itrequires fulfillment of a bachelor’s degree(before or after enrollment), including allpreoptometry requirements andsatisfactory completion of the four-yearprofessional curriculum. The specificrequirements are described in the sectionof this bulletin entitled “Doctor ofOptometry Degree.” Holders of thisdegree are eligible to apply forexaminations for licensure by the IndianaOptometry Board or by correspondingagencies in other states.
Associate of Science in OptometricTechnology/Opticianry (A.S.)The School of Optometry offers a two-year Associate of Science degree inOptometric Technology/Opticianry. TheOptician/Technician Program that leadsto this degree is open to high schoolgraduates as well as those with somecollege experience. Students completingthe program will be qualified to work asoptometric technicians and/or opticians,or may choose to pursue related careersas laboratory opticians, optical managers,
contact lens technicians, or ophthalmicsales and service representatives.
Master of Science and Doctor ofPhilosophy (M.S., Ph.D.)Offered by the University Graduate Schoolin conjunction with the School ofOptometry, the two degree programs invision science are designed primarily forthose who wish to devote themselves toteaching and research in the field of vision.
Combined Degree ProgramsIndiana University’s Vision ScienceProgram has a proud tradition of trainingmore than 50 doctoral graduates andnearly 100 master’s graduates who havegone on to productive academic orclinical careers. Many have heldprestigious leadership positions inacademia and national and/orinternational research organizations.Because of the increasing cost of highereducation, it has become difficult foroptometry graduates to pursue M.S. orPh.D. degrees after completing optometrytraining. The Indiana University School ofOptometry has developed combineddegree programs in conjunction with theUniversity Graduate School to allowstudents to work toward an M.S. or Ph.D.simultaneously with the O.D. degree. Thetwo combined degree programs aredesigned to attract students interested incareers devoted to the creation of newknowledge in clinical and/or academicoptometry. A number of financial supportmechanisms are available.
Application for DegreesThe School of Optometry awards A.S.,B.S., and O.D. degrees in May, June,August, and December. Candidates forthese degrees should submit degreeapplications to the Office of StudentAdministration of the School ofOptometry at least two months inadvance of anticipated graduation.Candidates for the M.S. and Ph.D.degrees should consult the UniversityGraduate School Bulletin.
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AdmissionApplication for Admission Qualifiedmale and female applicants are soughtfrom all racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, andcultural groups in order to enhance thediversity of the class. The ideal candidatesfor the Doctor of Optometry degreeshould have demonstrated high scholasticability, leadership, and a record ofcommunity and volunteer service.Applicants are judged on scholasticability (demonstrated by college grades,high school class rank, and admission andaptitude test scores). Written and oralcommunication skills are extremelyimportant. The applicants’ personalcharacteristics are evaluated throughcharacter references, interviews, amountand kind of extracurricular andleadership activities, work experience,and the narrative explaining why theychose optometry as a career.
An admission interview is arranged forthose applicants with the greatestpotential for success in completing theprogram. The interview is usuallyconducted at the School of Optometry.
The application period is September 1through January 31; the applicationdeadline is February 1. Interviewingbegins in October and continues throughApril. A rolling admissions process isused, and the selection process is usuallycompleted by the end of May. A new classbegins each fall.
Early Decision Process The IndianaUniversity School of Optometry has anearly decision admission process thatoffers numerous advantages. If theIndiana University School of Optometryis the school that a talented student wantsto attend, then an early decision caneliminate the necessity of application tomultiple schools. Knowing the decision inadvance gives peace of mind. A studentadmitted under the early decisionprocedure will receive regularcommunication from the school, can beinvolved in some school activities, andgenerally stay connected. In addition, anearly decision provides more time forstudents to make financial arrangementsto attend the Indiana University School ofOptometry. Students seeking admissionby this process are evaluated by thecriteria listed above.
Students can apply anytime after theyhave completed 40 graded hours of creditwith a minimum GPA of 3.60 and beforeSeptember 1 of the year immediatelyprior to the year when the applicantwishes to enter. Thus, students can knowwhether they are accepted as early as thespring of their second year of college.Credits acquired by examination andthrough pass/fail courses do not count inthe 40-hour total.
Admission to the School of Optometryunder this process (after four years ofundergraduate work) is conditional uponthe following:1. Maintaining a cumulative GPA of at
least 3.30 throughout the remainder ofundergraduate studies.
2. Obtaining a score of at least 320 on theQuantitative and Total Science sectionsof the Optometry Admission Test(OAT), with no section score on theOAT below 280. Students should planto take the OAT for the first time in thespring of their second year of college.Students who do not achieve this levelin the spring of their second year canretake the test again in October of theirthird year.
3. Completing all the prerequisite coursesfor admission to the School ofOptometry as outlined in this bulletin.
Students are encouraged to complete abachelor’s degree prior to entering theSchool of Optometry. Some exceptionalstudents, however, can enter theoptometry program after three years ofundergraduate work, which can decreasethe total years of university study toseven. Early decision is also available forthese students. These students shouldhave a minimum GPA of 3.7 uponcompletion of 40 graded hours of credit.
Admission to the School of Optometryunder this process (after three years ofundergraduate work) is conditional uponthe following:1. Maintaining a GPA of at least 3.45 for
the remainder of the undergraduatestudies.
2. Obtaining a score of at least 330 on theQuantitative and Total Science sectionsof the Optometry Admission Test, withno section score below 300. Studentsshould plan to take the OAT for thefirst time in the spring of their secondyear of college. Students who do notachieve this level in the spring of theirsecond year can retake the test again inOctober of their third year.
3. Completing all the prerequisite coursesfor admission to the School ofOptometry as outlined in this bulletin.
If a student who is conditionally admittedunder an early decision plan foracceptance after three years ofundergraduate study fails to meet theabove conditions but meets the conditionsfor acceptance after four years, thestudent will be accepted after four years.
The School of Optometry will make aneffort to accept no more than 50 percentof the class through the early decisionprogram. Students applying for an earlydecision who are not accepted or who donot successfully complete the conditionsof the early decision requirements will beconsidered with the normal pool ofapplicants. A negative decision on anearly decision application in no wayjeopardizes a student’s chances foradmission through the normal admissionprocess.
Functional Standards and ExpectationsThe Indiana University School ofOptometry expects that admitted studentswill be able to meet all of the functionalstandards for optometric educationestablished by the Association of Schoolsand Colleges of Optometry. Thesestandards require that students possessappropriate abilities in the followingareas:• Observation: Students must be able to
acquire a defined level of knowledgeas presented through lectures,laboratories, patient interaction, andself-study.
• Communication: Students must beable to communicate effectively,efficiently, and sensitively withpatients and their families, peers, staff,clinic faculty, and other members ofthe health care team.
• Sensory and Motor Communication:Students must possess the sensory andmotor skills necessary to perform aneye examination, including emergencycare.
• Intellectual–Conceptual, Integrative,and Qualitative Abilities: The studentmust be able to accurately andefficiently use such abilities asmeasurement, calculation, andreasoning analysis.
• Behavioral and Social Attributes: Thestudent must possess the necessarybehavioral and social attributes for thestudy and practice of optometry, suchas ethical standards, empathy, andcommitment to the optometricprofession.
Qualified applicants to the School ofOptometry who have disabilities thatmight hinder them in achieving thesestandards can, if they are admitted,receive reasonable accommodation from
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the School of Optometry. Thisaccommodation will be based on anevaluation of the disability conducted byIndiana University’s Office of DisabledStudent Services.
Admission Test Each applicant isrequired to take the OptometryAdmission Test (OAT), which is designedto measure general academic ability andscientific knowledge. The test is given atvarious centers across the United Statesin October and February. Both theOctober and the February tests may beused for the next fall’s admission.Information concerning the test andapplication forms may be obtained fromOptometry Admission Testing Program,211 E. Chicago Avenue, Suite 1846,Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 440-2693.
All applicants whose native language isnot English are required to establishEnglish proficiency. The Test of Englishas a Foreign Language (TOEFL) ispreferred. For information concerning theTOEFL, write to TOEFL EducationalTesting Service, P.O. Box 6151, Princeton,NJ 08541, or visit the TOEFL Web site atwww.toefl.org.
Deposit Policy Students admitted tothe Doctor of Optometry program arerequired to pay an enrollment deposit of$500. This fee is due no later than June 1prior to the start of the fall semester. Ifthe student enrolls in the IU School ofOptometry, the deposit will be applied tothe student’s tuition. If the student doesnot enroll, the deposit is not refunded.
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Preoptometry RequirementsA total of 90 semester hours of college credit is required as a minimum for admission tothe School of Optometry; however, a bachelor’s degree is strongly recommended.Preoptometry requirements must be completed by the time the student enters theSchool of Optometry. Students who already have a bachelor’s degree with a major in ascience field are often fully prepared for admission to the School of Optometry. Thosewith degrees in nonscience fields may find additional course work required. Studentsmay take their preoptometry course work at any accredited institution.
Students entering with a bachelor’s degree must have completed the following courses:Min. sem. cr. Comparable
Subject area hrs. req’d. IU coursesBiology/Zoology
Introductory, with lab 4 L112 and L113Advanced (animal or development) 3 any 200 level or aboveMicrobiology, with lab 4 M250 and M255
(formerly M310 and M315)
ChemistryInorganic 8 C105, C125, C106, C126Organic, 2 courses:lecture and lab or 2 lectures 4 C341, C342, or C343
Students entering the Indiana University School of Optometry without a bachelor’sdegree must have completed the following courses in addition to the above:
Min. cr. ComparableSubject area hrs. req’d. IU coursesArts and Humanities1 6
English2
Composition 2 W131
Foreign Language3 6
PsychologyIntroductory and above 4 P101 and P102 or above
Social and Historical Studies4 6
Additional credits as needed
Total 90
Of the 90 credit hours, at least 20 must be at the 300-400 level. A maximum of 60semester hours may be taken at a junior college.
____________1A minimum of two courses is required.2A minimum SAT Verbal score of 670 or ACT English score of 32 will exempt the student (without credit) fromthe requirements. Other means of completing the composition requirement exist. Consult the College of Arts andSciences Bulletin for details on these options.3A minimum of two courses is required. This requirement for a Bachelor of Science in Optometry may be met byplacement examination. Students who have completed two or more years of a single foreign language in highschool with an average grade of C or above, or have completed a bachelor’s degree at another institution, areexempt from this requirement. (Note: Variation exists among academic divisions of the university in basicforeign language requirements and exemption policies. For a bachelor’s degree from the College of Arts andSciences, or from another division of the university, consult the appropriate bulletin for foreign languagestatements.)4A minimum of two courses is required. For departments in this area, consult the College of Arts and SciencesBulletin.
None of the specified courses may betaken on a Pass/Fail basis. The credithours required in the individual subjectsare considered absolute minimums,which must be met or exceeded. If thecredit hours in any subject total less thanthe minimum specified, the studentshould complete the next higher course inthat subject. Quarter hours convert tosemester hours by the following scale:
For further information, contact the Officeof Student Administration, School ofOptometry, Indiana University, 800 E.Atwater Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405-3680; (812) 855-1917; [email protected].
Transfer Admissions The IndianaUniversity School of Optometry admitsstudents with advanced standing onlywhen a vacancy exists and when thestudent would have met the IndianaUniversity preoptometry requirementsand standards for admission had he orshe applied here originally. Students maylose credits in transferring and, for thisreason, transfer is generally notrecommended.
The student must have a minimumcumulative average of B in the optometrycurriculum, be in good standing with his orher present institution, and have acompelling reason for wanting to transferto Indiana University’s School ofOptometry. No deficiencies in the IndianaUniversity preoptometry requirementsmay exist at the time of admission.Candidates for transfer must submit astatement of good standing from the deanof the school from which they aretransferring. A regular application foradmission should be submitted along withthe statement of good standing and otherdocuments specific to the transfer request.
Optometry DegreeRequirementsDoctor of Optometry (O.D.) DegreeThe courses required for this degree arelisted in the section of this bulletinentitled “Optometry Curriculum.” All ofthe courses except those identified aselectives must be completed. Abaccalaureate degree is required prior toreceiving the O.D. degree. The curricularrequirements for preoptometry aredescribed in the section of this bulletinentitled “Preoptometry Requirements.”
Students are responsible forunderstanding all requirements forgraduation and for completing them bythe time they expect to graduate.
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) inOptometry DegreeStudents admitted to the Doctor ofOptometry (O.D.) program without anundergraduate degree will receive theB.S. in Optometry upon successfulcompletion of the first two years of thefour-year professional degree program.The following requirements must besatisfied by the student seeking thisdegree:1. A minimum of 122 credit hours in
courses that may be counted towardthe B.A., B.S., or higher degree of oneor more degree-granting divisions ofthe university; that may include theallowable credits from the associatedegree program of the School ofOptometry (see 14 below).
2. A minimum cumulative grade pointaverage of 2.00.
3. A minimum of 30 credit hours incourses at the 300 level or above.
4. At least 30 credit hours of V-letteredcourses, which are regularly offered bythe School of Optometry and/or theVision Science Graduate Program andthat may include allowable credits atthe 200 level (see 14 below).
5. Mathematics or Psychology K300(3 cr.) or an equivalent course instatistical techniques or experimentaldesign.
6. A minimum of 60 credit hours atIndiana University, of which at least 26credit hours, including not fewer than10 credits in the V-lettered courses,must be completed in residence on theBloomington campus.
7. Courses taken on a Pass/Fail basis canbe applied only as electives in meetingthe degree requirements. The limit is atotal of 24 credit hours with one courseallowed per semester.
8. Not more than 60 credit hours earnedin accredited junior colleges may beapplied toward the degree.
9. Not more than 10 credit hours earnedthrough correspondence study and/orspecial credit examination may beapplied toward the degree, except byspecial permission of the dean.
10.Work for a degree must be completedwithin six years from the time thestudent first registers in the university,except by special permission of thedean.
11. The English composition requirementis W131 or equivalent.
12.The foreign language requirement is 6-8 hours of college credit in a singleforeign language or two years of asingle foreign language in high school,with a minimum average grade of C(2.00). This requirement also may bemet by a placement examination.
13.The required 6 credit hours of arts andhumanities, 6 credit hours of social andhistorical studies, and 24 credit hours innatural and mathematical scienceshould be taken from courses equivalentto those offered by the College of Artsand Sciences. (See “ApprovedDistribution Courses” in the College ofArts and Sciences Bulletin.)
14.Students enrolled in optometry coursesthat include material also covered incourses of the optometry associatedegree programs may earn credit inrecognition of the partial overlap.
Optometry CurriculumThe curriculum includes instruction in allof the clinical and practical phases ofoptometry as well as in the theoreticaland fundamental aspects of visionscience. It requires four years ofprofessional degree courses, including atleast a three-week summer assignmentprior to the third year.1 The universityschedules two regular academic semestersand two summer sessions. The regularfall semester includes 14 weeks and twodays of instruction plus one week forfinal examinations; the spring semesterincludes 15 weeks of instruction plus oneweek for final examinations. Mostoptometry courses are scheduled for a fullacademic semester. Some, however, arescheduled for three, six, or eight weeks,and will be scheduled back-to-back withother courses that will be taken in theremaining weeks of the semester. The firstsummer session lasts six weeks; thesecond summer session lasts eight weeks.__________1Students in the final year of the program will spend12 weeks at each of their four clinic assignments(V885, V887, V888, and the Fourth ClinicalAssignment). Three of these four assignments are atvarious external locations.
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First YearFirst Semester Cr.V511 Human Gross Anatomy 4.0V514 Neuroanatomy 1.5V515 Medical and Ocular
Biochemistry 4.0V517 Histology 3.0V521 Geometric Optics I 3.5V540 Ocular Microbiology I 1.0V550 The Clinical Interview and
Health History Taking 1.0V578 Public Health Policy and the
Optometric Profession 2.0Total 20.0
Second Semester Cr.V512 Ocular Anatomy 2.0V516 Ocular Physiology 2.5V522 Geometric Optics II 3.5V542 Systemic Physio-
Pharmacology I 4.0V543 General Pathology 5.0V551 Clinical Optometry I 2.0V553 Diagnostic Procedures I 3.5
Total 22.5
Second YearFirst Semester Cr.V631 Ophthalmic Optics I 3.0V642 Systemic Physio-
Pharmacology II 5.0V652 Clinical Optometry II 2.0V654 Diagnostic Procedures II 3.5V663 Physiological Optics I: Visual
Optics 3.5V665 Physiological Optics III:
Ocular Motility 2.5Total 19.5
Second Semester Cr.V632 Ophthalmic Optics II 2.5V633 Contact Lenses I 3.0V644 Ocular Disease I 3.0V646 Ocular Pharmacology 3.0V648 Neurophysiology of Vision 1.0V656 Diagnostic Procedures III 2.0V664 Physiological Optics II:
Visual Function 3.0V666 Physiological Optics IV:
Binocular Function 2.0V670 Epidemiology and Biostatistics
for Optometry 1.0Total 20.5
Summer Session Cr.V680 Introduction to Clinic 2.5
Total 2.5
Third YearFirst Semester Cr.V745 Ocular Disease II 3.0V748 Principles and Methods of
Physical Assessment andMedicine 3.0
V752 Contact Lenses II 3.0V755 Basic Visual Therapy 3.0V756 Clinical Assessment I 2.0V775 Legal and Professional
Aspects of Optometry 2.0V786 Optometry Clinic1 2.0V787 Optometry Clinic1 2.0
Total 20.0
Second Semester Cr.V713 Ocular Microbiology II 2.0V746 Ocular Disease III (Neuro-
Optometry) 2.0V749 Applied Ocular Therapeutics 3.0V751 Low Vision and Rehabilitation 1.0V753 Optometric Gerontology and
Geriatrics 1.0V757 Clinical Assessment II 1.0V774 Socioeconomic Aspects of
Optometry 2.0V781 Pediatric Optometry 1.5V782 Visual Perception and
Enhancement–4th year 5.0__________1Elementary school vision-screening programassignments will be arranged.2Students in the final year of the program will spend12 weeks at each of their four clinic assignments(V885, V887, V888, and the Fourth ClinicalAssignment). Three of these four assignments are atvarious external locations.
Academic RegulationsRegistration and Counseling Designatedstaff members of the School of Optometry’sOffice of Student Administration serve asadvisors to optometry students in theschool. Students are required to meet withtheir advisors prior to registration toarrange their programs. All students arerequired to register at the appointed timeeach semester.
Semester Load A student is notpermitted to enroll in fewer than 12 credithours during a fall or spring semesterexcept with special permission from thedean.
Withdrawals from CoursesWithdrawals during the first eight weeksof a semester, first four weeks of a half-semester course, or first two weeks of asummer session are automatically markedW (Withdrawn). Withdrawals that wouldreduce a student’s enrollment below12 credit hours ordinarily will not beauthorized.
Petitions for withdrawal after the periodsspecified above will not be authorized bythe dean except for urgent reasons relatedto extended illness or equivalent distress.The desire to avoid a low grade is not anacceptable reason for withdrawal from acourse.
If a student withdraws with the dean’sconsent, the grade in the course will be Wif the student is passing at the time ofwithdrawal and F if the student is notpassing. The grade will be recorded onthe date of withdrawal. Failure tocomplete a course without authorizedwithdrawal will result in the grade F.
Addition of Courses No course may beadded by students after the first twoweeks of a semester or first week of asummer session or half semester unlessthe instructor of the course petitions thatan exception be made and the request isapproved by the dean.
Grades The quality of a student’s workis indicated by the following grades andnumerical values:A+ (4.00), A (4.00), A– (3.70) High degree
of academic performanceB+ (3.30), B (3.00), B– (2.70) Above-
average achievementC+ (2.30), C (2.00), C– (1.70) Average
achievementD+ (1.30), D (1.00), D– (0.70) Passing work
but below desired standards
No more than one grade of D (e.g., D+,D, or D-) in each of the followingacademic areas may be countedtoward graduation:I V511 Human Gross Anatomy, V512
Ocular Anatomy, V514
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Neuroanatomy, V515 MedicalBiochemistry, V516 OcularPhysiology, V517 Histology, V540Ocular Microbiology I, V542/V642Systemic Physio-Pharmacology Iand II, V543 General Pathology,V646 Ocular Pharmacology, andV713 Ocular Microbiology II
II V521/V522 Geometric Optics I and II,V631/V632 Ophthalmic Optics I andII, V648 Neurophysiology of Vision,V663 Visual Optics, V665 OcularMotility, V664 Visual Function, andV666 Binocular Function
III V578 Public Health Policy and theOptometric Profession; V633/V752Contact Lenses I and II; V644/V745/V746 Ocular Disease I, II, and III;V670 Epidemiology and Biostatisticsfor Optometry; V748 Principles andMethods of Physical Assessment;V749 Applied Ocular Therapeutics;V751 Low Vision; V753 OptometricGerontology and Geriatrics; V755Visual Therapy; V774 SocioeconomicAspects of Optometry; V775 Legaland Professional Aspects ofOptometry, V776 EnvironmentalOptics; V781 Pediatric Optometry;and V782 Visual Perception andLearning Disabilities
IV V550 The Clinical Interview andHealth History Taking; V551/V652Clinical Optometry I and II;V553/V654/V656 DiagnosticProcedures I, II, and III; V680Introduction to Clinic; V756 ClinicalAssessment, V757 ClinicalAssessment II, V780 Clinical SkillsEnhancement–3rd Year; V786/V787/V788/V789 Optometry Clinic; V885Optometry Clinic Bloomington; V887Extension Clinic Indianapolis; V888External Clinic; V884 OptometryClinic—Arranged; V880 ClinicalSkills Enhancement–4th Year; andV889 Special Projects
F—Failure in a course or failure tocomplete a course without anauthorized withdrawal. When a failinggrade is recorded in an optometrycourse, the instructor(s) may requirespecific remedial procedures to betaken by the student beforereadmission to the course. The FXoption is not accepted by the School ofOptometry. Retaking and passing afailed course will, therefore, notremove the original grade of F fromthe student’s record.
W—Withdrawn. Given automaticallywhen the student, with the approval ofthe academic advisor and the dean,officially withdraws during the firsteight weeks of a semester, first fourweeks of a half-semester course, orfirst two weeks of a summer session.After these deadlines, the grade W isgiven in the instance of an approved
and properly executed withdrawalonly if the student is passing at thetime of withdrawal.
R—Deferred Grade. Given when thegrade determination will be deferreduntil completion of two or more termsof study, as with research or thesiscourses. Also given either at the end ofthe first term of a two-term course ormidway through a single course thatoverlaps two terms, when the coursehas been identified as one for adeferred grade in the Schedule ofClasses. At the end of the final term inthe sequence, the entry or entries Rwill be replaced with standard lettergrades. Instructors will designate thestandard grades on the rosters for thefinal term or by means of a form forremoval of deferred grades.
I—Incomplete. May be given only whenthe work of the course is substantiallycompleted and when the student’swork is of passing quality. When anIncomplete is assigned, a record willbe maintained in the Office of StudentAdministration of the School ofOptometry. The record will include astatement of the reason for recordingthe Incomplete and an adequate guidefor its removal, with a suggested finalgrade in the event of the departure orextended absence of the instructorfrom the campus.
A student must complete work requiredto have the Incomplete removed withinone calendar year from the date of itsrecording, although the dean mayauthorize adjustment of this period inexceptional circumstances. An Incompletethat still stands after one calendar year isreplaced by a grade of F.
Once a student has graduated, nothing inthese regulations will prohibit theIncomplete from remaining on the record.
Absences from Scheduled ClassesIllness is usually the only acceptableexcuse for absence from class. Otherabsences must be explained to thesatisfaction of the instructor, who willdecide whether omitted work may bemade up. The names of students who areexcessively absent are to be reported bytheir instructors to the dean.
Absences from Final ExaminationsA student who fails to attend the finalexamination of a course and who has apassing grade up to that time may begiven a grade of Incomplete if the absenceis explained to the instructor’ssatisfaction. A missed final examinationfor which there is no satisfactory excusewill be assigned a grade of F. When calledupon, the Academic Review Committeeof the School of Optometry will assist aninstructor in weighing an excuseconcerning absence from a finalexamination.
Academic StandingIt is the intent of the School of Optometrythat its professional students be able tograduate after four years of instruction(but in six years at the maximum).Although primary responsibility restswith the student, the school will work tohelp all students achieve good academicstanding and will seek out and attempt(within limits) to provide remedial helpfor students who are having academicdifficulties.
Good Standing The minimum standardfor academic good standing is a semesterand cumulative grade point average(GPA) of 2.00, that is, a C average, whichis also the minimum standard forgraduation from Indiana University andthe School of Optometry. A student whohas repeated a course and received agrade of D+ or below both times is not ingood standing, irrespective of thesemester and cumulative GPA (see below:Ineligible to Continue, Item 4). Includedin the final GPA presented for graduationmay be no more than one grade of D+ orbelow in each of the academic areas listedunder “Grades.”
Probation Academic probation resultswhen the semester or cumulative GPA isbelow 2.00.
Academic Review If any student isplaced on probation or receives grades ofD+ or below, the Academic ReviewCommittee will make recommendationsabout help and remedial work which willmake it possible for the student to achievebetter academic performance. If a studenthas received two or more grades of D+ orbelow in any one academic area definedunder “Grades,” the committee willdecide which course may count towardsgraduation and which must be repeated.A student repeating a course mustregister for the course a second time. Ifany course to be repeated is a prerequisiteto another course, the other course may
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not be taken until the prerequisite courseis satisfactorily repeated.
Clinical Competence At the end of thesecond year, students are required to passa competency examination in preparationfor the course V680 Introduction to Clinic.A student who fails the competencyexamination must complete remediationand take the examination again. If thestudent fails any part of the competencytwice, the student must petition theAcademic Review Committee in a timelyway for permission to retake it a thirdtime. The chair of competencyexaminations will then consult withfaculty and make a writtenrecommendation to the Academic ReviewCommittee. A student who fails it threetimes will be ineligible to continue.
Remediation In the event that an internreceives a D grade in any clinical rotationin the third or fourth professional year,the clinic faculty will offer a remedialprogram to assist the intern in addressingareas of weakness and improving clinicaland/or didactic skills.
If an intern receives a second D grade inany third- or fourth-year clinic course, thestudent must accept remediation andmust enroll in either V780 Clinical SkillsEnhancement–3rd Year or V880 ClinicalSkills Enhancement–4th Year. A studentwho fails to complete V780 or V880 witha grade of C– or better will be ineligible tocontinue.
Policies and procedures are explained indetail in the most recent Indiana UniversitySchool of Optometry Eye Care CentersStudent Orientation Manual.
National Board Requirement Effectivewith the class that begins in 2001,students must pass Part I of the NationalBoard of Examiners examination beforebeing allowed to start their fourth-yearclinical rotations. Failure to pass Part Iwill result in the student being placed onprobation until it is passed. Failure topass Part I after four attempts will resultin dismissal from the School ofOptometry.
Ineligible to Continue A student isineligible to continue when one or moreof the following conditions hold:
1. the student earns lower than a 1.00GPA for any semester, regardless ofcumulative GPA;
2. the student earns both (a) lowerthan a 2.00 GPA in a semester and(b) lower than a 2.00 GPA in thefollowing semester;
3. the student’s cumulative GPA afterthree semesters is lower than 2.00;
4. the student has repeated a courseand received a grade of D+ orbelow both times;
5. the student has failed the clinicalcompetency examination two timesand is not permitted to take it athird time, or fails it a third time;
6. the student fails a clinical courseafter remediation;
7. the student has receivedconsecutive grades of F for tworotations during the fourth year;
8. the student has failed to completethe professional curriculum in sixyears;
9. the student has failed to pass Part Iof the National Board exam afterfour attempts and prior to thebeginning of fourth-year clinicalrotations.
These conditions indicate unsatisfactoryprogress and could result in automaticdismissal.
Dismissal and Reinstatement A studentdismissed for the first time may petitionthe Academic Review Committee forreinstatement without delay. If granted,the student will be expected to attain aminimum GPA of 2.00 in the firstsemester of reinstatement. A studentwhose petition has been denied may notpetition for reinstatement until the lapseof at least one semester of a regularacademic year.
A student who is dismissed for thesecond time may not petition forreinstatement until the lapse of at leastone regular academic year. Depending onthe circumstances, a dismissed studentmay be allowed to retake specific coursesin which the previous grades were low,but unless officially reinstated to thecurriculum, this student may not takecourses that represent progress towardthe degree. The Academic ReviewCommittee may recommend additionalconditions or restrictions to precedereinstatement of a student.
Academic Misconduct Academicintegrity is fundamental to the intellectuallife of the university and to the educationof each student. The following acts ofacademic dishonesty are prohibited:cheating, fabrication, plagiarism,interference, and facilitating academicdishonesty. Proven academic misconductis grounds for dismissal.
Professional MisconductMaintaining standards of professionalconduct is essential to the integrity of theprofession. Professional misconduct isstrictly prohibited. This includesdishonest conduct (including, but not
limited to, false accusation of misconduct;forgery; alteration or misuse of anyuniversity document, record, oridentification; and giving to a universityofficial any information known to befalse) and use or possession of alcoholicbeverages or illegal drugs on universityproperty or during a university activity.
In addition, fraud and patientendangerment and abandonment will begrounds for dismissal. Standards forpatient care procedures and forprofessional behavior in a clinical settingare detailed in the most recent IndianaUniversity School of Optometry Eye CareCenters Student Orientation Manual.
Additional rules and regulations of theuniversity are available in the Code ofStudent Rights, Responsibilities, and Conductpublished by Indiana University. It is eachstudent’s responsibility to be aware ofthese regulations. Violation of the Code ofStudent Rights, Responsibilities, and Conductmay result in dismissal.
Academic Fairness CommitteeThe Academic Fairness Committee iscomposed of three students and threefaculty members, chosen by the dean ofthe School of Optometry. The charge ofthe committee is to consider, arbitrate,and adjudicate grading disputes in casesof procedural errors and in cases whereevaluation on nonacademic grounds isalleged.
Issues dealing with substantive quality ofthe student’s academic performance andinvolving intrinsic, professional, academicjudgments by a faculty member lieoutside the committee’s jurisdiction.
Courses in OptometryThe number of credit hours given acourse is indicated in parenthesesfollowing the course title. Theabbreviation “P” refers to the courseprerequisite(s). The abbreviation “C”refers to courses that are corequisite(s).Unless otherwise noted, the prerequisitesfor all courses include enrollment in theSchool of Optometry and permission ofthe instructor.
V511 Human Gross Anatomy (4 cr.)Regional study of anatomy using humanspecimens. Emphasizes head and neck,axilla, abdomen, and thorax.
V512 Ocular Anatomy (2 cr.) P: V511.A detailed study of the normal anatomyand embryology of the eye and itsadnexa. The organization of the variouscomponents of the eye is studied at thelight and electron microscopic level andthis organization is related to themolecular structure where it is known.
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V514 Neuroanatomy (1.5 cr.) P: V511.Functional anatomy of the human brain,with emphasis on the visual system.
V515 Medical and Ocular Biochemistry(4 cr.) Medical and biochemical principlesthat relate to understanding andtreatment of disease.
V516 Ocular Physiology (2.5 cr.) C: V512.Vegetative physiology of the eye, withattention to the chemical constitution,intermediary metabolism, regulation ofhydration and intraocular pressure,transparency of the ocular components,and retinal physiology.
V517 Histology (3 cr.) Microscopic anatomyof human cells, tissues, and organs.
V521 Geometric Optics I (3.5 cr.) Opticsof lenses, prisms, and mirrors; propertiesof light.
V522 Geometric Optics II (3.5 cr.)P: V521. A continuation in the study ofoptics of lenses, prisms, and mirrors;properties of light.
V540 Ocular Microbiology I (1 cr.)Biology of viruses, bacteria, fungi, andother organisms that infect ocular tissues.Host response to infections andepidemiology will be presented.
V542 Systemic Physio-Pharmacology I(4 cr.) P: V515. Integrated pharmacologyand physiology of organ systems,including cellular-level activity andintercellular communication.
V543 General Pathology (5 cr.) P: V511and V517. General concepts ininflammation, immunology, neoplasia.Infectious, genetic, systemic diseases anddiseases of organs and systems studied.
V550 The Clinical Interview and HealthHistory Taking (1 cr.) Introduction tointerview techniques, health historycontent, and medical recorddocumentation as applies to theoptometric setting. The course willinclude optometric and medicalterminology, interview techniques forspecial populations, legal aspects ofmedical records, and differentialdiagnosis of visual symptoms.Requirements include completion ofoutside health history assignments.
V551 Clinical Optometry I (2 cr.)Introduction to visual examinationtechniques and evaluation of results asthey relate to subjective symptoms, visualperformance, and health. Study of theprinciples involved in the measurementand treatment of ametropia, oculomotorimbalances, and associated conditions.
V553 Diagnostic Procedures I (3.5 cr.)P: V521. C: V543 and V551. Visionexamination techniques, theory andapplication of instrumentation, and oculardiagnostic procedures.
V569 Selected Studies (elective, cr. arr.)Items of current scientific interest.Consideration given to student’s specialinterests. May include writing of abstractsand reviews of current vision scienceliterature. May be repeated for credit withpermission of instructor.
V578 Public Health Policy and theOptometric Profession (2 cr.) Introductionto the fundamentals and principles ofpublic health and epidemiology; anoverview of public and community healthproblems, planning, and care, with specialattention to optometric and other visualaspects of variously identified segments ofthe community. Includes methods ofepidemiological investigation and studydesign, plus considerations of quality,efficiency, economics, and regulation ofvision and health care delivery andutilization.
V631 Ophthalmic Optics I (3 cr.) P: V521and V522. Design and application ofophthalmic materials; study of thephysical and optical characteristics ofophthalmic single vision and multifocallens designs, ophthalmic prism,absorptive lenses, and the measurementand fitting of lenses and frames. Includesrelated laboratory exercises.
V632 Ophthalmic Optics II (2.5 cr.) P: V521and V522. A continuation in the design andapplication of ophthalmic materials; studyof the physical and optical characteristics ofophthalmic single vision and multifocal lensdesigns, ophthalmic prism, absorptivelenses, and the measurement and fitting oflenses and frames. Includes relatedlaboratory exercises.
V633 Contact Lenses I (3 cr.) Theory andpractice of contact lenses. Includes contactlens terminology, ocular anatomy andphysiology as it applies to contact lenswear, general principles of lens materials,lens design, contact lens optics, lens caresystems, the prefitting examination, basicfitting principles, and aftercare problemsas they apply to contact lens practice.
V642 Systemic Physio-Pharmacology II(5 cr.) P: V542. Integrated pharmacologyand physiology of organ systems,including blood, immune, digestive,renal, respiratory, circulatory, and centralnervous systems.
V644 Ocular Disease I (3 cr.) P: V543.A detailed discussion of the signs,symptoms, differential diagnosis, andmanagement of ocular diseases of theanterior segment.
V646 Ocular Pharmacology (3 cr.)P: V642. Medications used in treatment ofocular disease. Ocular effects of systemicmedications.
V648 Neurophysiology of Vision (1 cr.)Introduction to the functionalorganization of the visual system and thephysiological basis of vision. This coursetreats the visual system as a biologicalimage processor to reveal how thestructure and function of the retina andbrain determine visual performance andconstrain the quality of vision.
V652 Clinical Optometry II (2 cr.)P: V551. Introduction to visualexamination techniques and evaluation ofresults as they relate to subjectivesymptoms, visual performance, andhealth. Principles involved in themeasurement and treatment of ametropia,oculomotor imbalances, and associatedconditions are studied.
V654 Diagnostic Procedures II (3.5 cr.)P: V553, V543, V551. C: V642 and V652.Advanced diagnostic techniques stressingdifferential diagnosis, treatment, andappropriate interpretation. Emphasis onbinocular vision examination techniques,theory, and application of instrumentationalong with advanced disease detection.
V656 Diagnostic Procedures III (2 cr.)P: V553 and V654. C: V644 and V646.Advanced clinical analysis, procedures,and protocols for examinations of patientsin the clinical setting, and comprehensiveeye examinations with scheduledpatients. Requirements includecompletion of outside practiceexaminations, clinical observations byarrangement, and the ClinicalCompetency Examination.
V663 Physiological Optics I: VisualOptics (3.5 cr.) P: V522. The eye as anoptical instrument.
V664 Physiological Optics II: VisualFunction (3 cr.) The basic aspects ofmonocular vision, including light anddark adaptation, color vision, and bothspatial and temporal resolution. Thescience of measuring visual performanceand its application to clinical optometry.
V665 Physiological Optics III: OcularMotility (2.5 cr.) Characteristics, control,and deficits of the five somatic eye-
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movement systems (convergence,saccadic version, pursuit version, fixationmaintenance, vestibular reflex) and theautonomic systems subservingaccommodation and pupillary diameterand reflexes.
V666 Physiological Optics IV: BinocularFunction (2 cr.) Binocular sensorymechanisms of vision. Summary of thegeometry of 3-dimensional space andstereo vision, underlying neuroanatomyand physiology of binocular vision,prerequisites for normal stereopsis, andcommonly encountered anomalies ofbinocular vision.
V670 Epidemiology and Biostatistics forOptometry (1 cr.) Introduction toEpidemiology and Biostatistics, principlesof epidemiological inquiry and researchdesign, and the application of statisticalmethods to clinical data.
V680 Introduction to Clinic (2.5 cr.)P: V551, V553, V631, V632, V633, V643,V644, V652, V654, V656, and a passingscore on the Clinical CompetencyExamination in V656. Introduction toclinical practice in visual analysis,optometric procedures, case conference;discussion and patient care for three 40-hour weeks during the summer, or theequivalent by arrangement.
V713 Ocular Microbiology II (2 cr.)P: V540. Morphology, physiology,identification of the microflora of theanterior segment of the eye and adnexa.Culture and sensitivity testing procedures.Clinical manifestations of microorganismsof the eye and ocular adnexa.
V745 Ocular Disease II (3 cr.) P: V644.A detailed discussion of the signs,symptoms, differential diagnosis, andmanagement of ocular diseases of theposterior segment.
V746 Ocular Disease III (Neuro-Optometry) (2 cr.) P: V745. A detaileddiscussion of the signs, symptoms,differential diagnosis, and management ofneurological diseases affecting the eye.
V748 Principles and Methods of PhysicalAssessment and Medicine (3 cr.) P: V680or comparable clinical experience.Comprehensive health history, physicalexamination with emphasis on HEENTand neurological screening, and theirrelationship to ocular health conditionsand medical management; clinicalchemistry and interpretation of clinicallaboratory tests; criteria for referral toother providers; principles of CPR andemergency office procedures.
V749 Applied Ocular Therapeutics (3 cr.) P:V646, V754. The use, in clinical optometricpractice, of legend drugs, lasers, and other
therapeutic devices in the treatment andmanagement of ocular disease.
V751 Low Vision and Rehabilitation(1 cr.) P: V652 and V654. Specialexamination procedures and patientmanagement techniques for the visuallyimpaired. Evaluations and prescriptions ofoptical, nonoptical, and electronic devices.Overview of rehabilitative services.
V752 Contact Lenses II (3 cr.) P: V633.Applications of contact lenses. Thiscourse covers the fitting and care ofpatients requiring specialty contact lensesand more difficult cases including, butnot limited to, correcting astigmatism,tinted and cosmetic lenses, fitting thepresbyopic patient, fitting infants andchildren, fitting keratoconic patients,fitting postsurgical and other distortedcorneas, haptic lenses, cosmetic shells,and prosthetic eyes.
V753 Optometric Gerontology andGeriatrics (1 cr.) The purpose of thecourse is to impart knowledge andunderstanding fundamental tocomprehensive and primary vision care ofolder adults. Discussions will include thefunctional consequences of vision andaging, interdisciplinary aspects of careand community resources.
V755 Basic Visual Therapy (3 cr.)Diagnosis, prognosis, and orthoptictreatment of anomalies of binocular vision,including the optical, motor, sensory,integrative, and perceptual systems.
V756 Clinical Assessment I (2 cr.)P: V680. C: V745. Introduction to clinicalreasoning and formulation of differentialdiagnostic protocols for investigation ofvarious visual problems.
V757 Clinical Assessment II (1 cr.)P: V756. A continuation in the clinicalreasoning and formulation of differentialdiagnostic protocols for investigation ofvarious visual problems.
V758 Advanced Visual Therapy(elective, 2 cr.) Advanced levels of topicsdealt with in V755 Basic Visual Therapy.
V774 Socioeconomic Aspects ofOptometry (2 cr.) Optometry education;prevalence of visual anomalies; care of theblind, near-blind, and low-income groups;vision cults and propaganda; optometriccareers; practice management.
V775 Legal and Professional Aspects ofOptometry (2 cr.) Legal, ethical, andprofessional concerns of optometricpractice, including legal decision making,the regulatory role of government andadministrative agencies, licensingprocedures, professional liability andmalpractice, ethical considerations and
the legal rights of patients in optometricpractice.
V780 Clinical Skills Enhancement–3rdyear (2 cr.) Increased supervisionprovided by clinical faculty for studentshaving difficulty in areas of clinicalperformance.
V781 Pediatric Optometry (1.5 cr.)P: V755. Specialized diagnosis andmanagement strategies for the infant andchild. Topics to include refractive andbinocular vision anomalies, disease, andpharmacology.
V782 Visual Perception and LearningDisabilities (1.5 cr.) P: V755. Optometrist’srole in assessment and management ofvisual perception, learning disabilities, andreading problems. Communication withparents, educators, and other professionalswill be emphasized.
V786 Optometry Clinic (2 cr.) P: V680.Clinical practice in visual analysis, patientcare, and optometric procedures. Casediscussion and student evaluation on adaily basis. Patient care includes assistingpatients with selection of suitable eye wear.
V787 Optometry Clinic (2 cr.) P: V786.A continuation of V786. Clinical practicein visual analysis, patient care, andoptometric procedures. Case discussionand student evaluation on a daily basis.Patient care includes assisting patientswith selection of suitable eye wear.
V788 Optometry Clinic (2 cr.) P: V787.Clinical practice in visual analysis, patientcare, and optometric procedures. Casediscussion and student evaluation on adaily basis, case presentation by studentinterns. Patient care includes assistingpatients with selection of suitable eye wear.
V789 Optometry Clinic (2 cr.) P: V788.Continuation of V788. Clinical practice invisual analysis, patient care, andoptometric procedures. Case discussionand student evaluation on a daily basis,case presentation by student interns.Patient care includes assisting patientswith selection of suitable eye wear.
V880 Clinical Skills Enhancement–4thyear (5 cr.) Increased supervision providedby clinical faculty for students havingdifficulty in areas of clinical performance.
V884 Optometry Clinic—Arranged (5 cr.)P: V680, V786, V787, V788, and V789, aswell as completion of all lecture andlaboratory courses through the thirdprofessional year of study. Advancedclinical optometric training with emphasison optometric specialties such as contactlens care, ocular disease diagnosis/management, binocular visionanalysis/therapy, and pediatrics.
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V885 Optometry Clinic (10 cr.)1 P: V680,V786, V787, V788, and V789, as well ascompletion of all lecture and laboratorycourses through the third professionalyear of study. Advanced clinicaloptometric training with emphasis onoptometric specialties such as contact lenscare, ocular disease diagnosis/management, binocular vision analysis/therapy, and pediatrics.
V887 Extension Clinic (10 cr.)1 P: V680,V786, V787, V788, and V789, as well ascompletion of all lecture and laboratorycourses through the third professionalyear of study. An intensive, hands-onpatient care experience at a large urbanoptometry clinic in Indianapolis. Includesexperience in primary care as well asspecialty services.
V888 External Clinic (10 cr.)1 P: V680,V786, V787, V788, and V789, as well ascompletion of all lecture and laboratorycourses through the third professionalyear of study. An intensive, hands-onpatient care experience at an affiliatedexternal clinical site such as a militaryhospital, Veterans Administration medicalfacility, or referral eye center.
V889 Special Projects (2 cr.) Research andwriting of a paper in a style suitable forpublication in a scientific journal.
Student Honors andAwardsGraduation with HonorsThe Doctor of Optometry degree isawarded with honors to students whohave demonstrated laudatory scholarshipin their professional studies. Similarly, theBachelor of Science in Optometry degreeis granted with distinction. The specifichonor is noted on the graduate’s diploma.The cumulative grade point averages andthe corresponding citations are 3.70, withhonors; 3.80, with high honors; 3.90, withhighest honors. Corresponding levelsprevail for the B.S. and B.A. degrees.
Awards and RecognitionsEach year, many awards are presented toSchool of Optometry students.Periodically, students will receive noticesregarding eligibility and applicationdeadlines. Inquiries should be directed tothe School of Optometry’s Office ofStudent Administration or to the facultychairperson of the Awards and HonorsCommittee. It is especially important forstudents to explore grants, scholarships,or other financial support available fromtheir home states.
__________1V885, V887, and V888 may be taken in nonsequentialorder.
The following list describes arepresentative sample of the awards; itshould be noted, however, that the actuallist of awards may vary from year to yearand that not all awards are automaticallypresented each year. The awards are listedaccording to eligibility categories.
First-Year O.D. StudentsG.K. Optical, Duffens Optical, DiversifiedOphthalmics, and Walman Optical: StudentIndiana Optometric Association AwardsIndiana Affiliate of the American Foundationfor Vision Awareness: Jane Hofstetter AwardThird-Year O.D. StudentsIndiana University Bloomington: Chancellor’sScholarJack W. Bennett, O.D., Humanitarian AwardKentucky Optometric Foundation ScholarshipVarilux Student Grant AwardVision Service Plan ScholarshipsWal-Mart Optical Division EducationalScholarship
Fourth-Year O.D. StudentsAlcon Scholarship AwardBausch and Lomb: Great Start AwardBeta Sigma Kappa: Silver Medal AwardCorning Low Vision AwardDavid H. Kolack, O.D., AwardDesigns for Vision, Inc.: William FeinbloomLow Vision AwardEssilor Corneal Reflection Pupilometer AwardIndiana Chapter of the American Academy ofOptometry: John P. Davey Memorial Awardand Roy E. Denny AwardIndiana University Optometric StudentAssociation Past President’s AwardJack W. Bennett, O.D., Humanitarian AwardMarchon Eyewear Practice Management AwardRigid Gas Permeable Lens Institute AwardVistakon: Dr. Henry Hofstetter ScholarshipAwardVistakon: Excellence Award
Wal-Mart Optical Division EducationalScholarship
Competitions and GrantsAmerican Optometric Association: Dr.Seymour Galina GrantAmerican Optometric Association: StudentLeadership AwardAmerican Optometric Foundation: CorningScholarshipAmerican Optometric Foundation: Dr. GaryGross Scholarship Award American Optometric Foundation: O.P.“Pete” Lyman Jr. Scholarship American Optometric StudentAssociation/CIBA Vision Future LeadershipGrantAmerican Public Health Association: VisionCare Outstanding Student AwardBeta Sigma Kappa Research GrantHeart of America Contact Lens SocietyIU Chapter of the National OptometricStudent Association: Outstanding StudentAwardOptometric Extension Program Foundation:Senior Students and Recent GraduateResearch Grant Program
Many state affiliates of the AmericanFoundation for Vision Awareness offerscholarships to students who areresidents of that state. In addition to theawards listed here, scholarships,fellowships, and loans are availablethrough the School of Optometry'sfinancial aid administrator.
Student OrganizationsThe principal organizations open to, andgoverned by, students in the School ofOptometry are the following:
Indiana University Optometric StudentAssociation (IUOSA) All optometrystudents are eligible for membership inthe IUOSA, which is affiliated with theAmerican Optometric Student Association.The association is active in currentstudent affairs, sponsors social events,and provides suggestions and assistanceto the dean and faculty.
Indiana University National OptometricStudent Association (NOSA) The IUmembership of NOSA comprisesrepresentatives of minority groupsamong the student body. The local chapteris a student affiliate of the NationalOptometric Association. The associationsponsors an awards ceremony each yearand aids the school in a variety of ways.
Beta Sigma Kappa A chapter of thisinternational honorary optometric societywas established at Indiana University in1983. The organization is open to
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optometry students with outstandingscholastic achievements and is dedicatedto research and exemplary optometricpractice.
Student Volunteer Optometric Servicesto Humanity (SVOSH) Thisorganization provides eye care toindividuals, usually in developingcountries, who are otherwise unable toobtain this care for themselves. SVOSHcollects and catalogs used eyeglasses,which are then distributed during an eye-care trip to an area of need.
Fellowship of Christian OptometristsFCO is an organization that promotes,furthers, and maintains Christianfellowship among optometry students.Activities include discussions of currenttopics of interest led by guest speakers,the establishment of an ongoing eye clinicat an overseas mission, and screeningmissions to Third World countries.
Financial AidIn order to apply for federal financialassistance, students need to file the FreeApplication for Federal Student Aid(FAFSA) between January 1 and March 1each year. They may also file after March1, but may not be considered for all theaid possible, depending on funding.Students may file the FAFSA at the Website www.fafsa.ed.gov.
In order to be eligible for federal financialaid, a student must:• be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen• have a valid social security number
• register with the Selective Service, ifrequired
• not be in default or owe anoverpayment on previous federal aid
• be admitted to an IU degree program• make satisfactory academic progress
More information on eligibilityrequirements, the application process,and specific financial aid programs canbe found at the Web sitewww.indiana.edu/~sfa.
Borrowing Financing an optometriceducation can be a long-term investmentif a student needs to borrow money.Students must understand theimplications of receiving student loans,such as the obligation to repay them withinterest once they obtain their degrees.There are several student loan programsavailable to doctoral optometric students:• Federal Subsidized Stafford/Ford
Direct Loan• Federal Unsubsidized Stafford/Ford
Direct Loan• Federal Perkins Loan• Federal Health Professions Loan
(students must provide parent data onthe FAFSA to be considered for thisloan)
There are other sources for loans (alongwith state and association assistanceprograms) that students can fullyresearch to obtain funding. Informationcan be obtained from the AmericanOptometric Association as well as fromlocal and state optometric associations.
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Other Programs Other federal aidprograms include Federal Work-Study,Veterans Benefits, and Military HealthProfessions scholarships. In addition,other options include:• School of Optometry Emergency
Other scholarships and awards throughthe School of Optometry are listed in the“Student Honors and Awards” section inthis bulletin. Applications andinformation about these programs can beobtained from the Office of StudentAdministration.
Financial Aid Contact Please contactMelanie Turner, School of Optometryfinancial aid administrator, withquestions or concerns at School ofOptometry, 800 E. Atwater Avenue,Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana47405-3680; (812) 856-4478; [email protected]. She is available onTuesdays and Fridays for in-personappointments. Information regardingother sources of financial aid is availableon the School of Optometry’s Web site atwww.opt.indiana.edu/admis/fa.htm.
Indiana UniversitySchool ofOptometryAffiliatedResidenciesIndiana University directs all affiliatedresidencies through the office of theDirector of Clinics, School of Optometry,Indiana University, 800 E. AtwaterAvenue, Bloomington, IN 47405-3680;(812) 855-4979. For information orapplications, please contact the individualprogram coordinator or the office of thedirector of clinics. Information can also befound at the school’s Web site atwww.opt.indiana.edu/residenc/residenc.htm.
Binocular Vision/PediatricOptometry1
Indiana University School of Optometry800 E. Atwater AvenueBloomington, IN 47405-3680(812) 855-8241Program Coordinator: Bill B. Rainey,
O.D., M.S., F.A.A.O.Positions Available: 1
Contact Lens and CorneaIndiana University School of Optometry800 E. Atwater AvenueBloomington, IN 47405-3680(812) 855-1044Program Coordinator: Colleen Riley,
O.D., M.S.Positions Available: 1
Low VisionIndiana University School of Optometry800 E. Atwater AvenueBloomington, IN 47405-3680(812) 855-4979Program Coordinator: Debra
McConnaha, O.D.Positions Available: 1
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Ocular DiseaseFaust Eye Center711 Gardner DriveMarion, IN 46952(800) 822-1774Program Coordinator: Richard B.
Mangan, O.D.Positions Available: 1
Huntington VA Medical CenterOptometry Service (123)1540 Spring Valley DriveHuntington, WV 25704(304) 429-6755 x2696Program Coordinator: Matthew G.
Cordes, O.D.Positions Available: 2
Primary Eye CareDanville VA Medical Center1900 East Main StreetDanville, IL 61832(217) 442-8000 x5403Program Coordinator: Stephen Boyer,
O.D.Positions Available: 1
Lexington VA Medical Center2250 Leestown RoadLexington, KY 40511(859) 233-4511 x3604Program Coordinator: James A. Rakes,
O.D., F.A.A.O.Positions Available: 1
__________1A program combining a master’s degree in visionscience and a binocular vision/pediatric optometryresidency is available. Coordinator for the combinedprogram is David A. Goss, O.D., Ph.D., F.A.A.O.;Indiana University School of Optometry, 800 E.Atwater Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47405-3680; (812)855-4475.
Graduate Programin Vision ScienceVision scientists study the eye and howwe see. Their work includes the study ofbiochemistry, biophysics, epidemiology,molecular biology, cell biology,neuroscience, optics, ophthalmology,optometry, pathology, physiology,psychology, statistics, and any otherdiscipline that relates to the eye and itsproblems. Both the M.S. and Ph.D.degrees provide breadth through avariety of courses and depth throughoriginal research leading to a thesis or adissertation.
Admission RequirementsThe degree requirements for admissionare flexible in order to accommodatestudents who come to vision science froma variety of backgrounds. A bachelor’sdegree (or equivalent) in science isrequired, and this should includecoursework appropriate to the area ofvision science in which the studentwishes to pursue research.
Degree RequirementsMaster of Science DegreeCourse Requirements A total of 30credit hours is required, of which 15 mustbe didactic hours in vision science or inapproved substitutes. Students holdingthe O.D. degree, or enrolled in the O.D.program, may apply up to 4 credit hoursto this requirement of 15 didactic credithours.
Thesis Requirements Early in theprogram, students participate in aresearch project under the direction of afaculty advisor. The advisor is chosen bythe student after consultation with thedirector of the graduate program.Research toward the thesis is guided bythe advisor and a committee. Aftercompletion of the thesis, at least threemembers of the graduate faculty give itfinal approval.
Doctor of Philosophy DegreeStudents must demonstrate breadth ofknowledge in vision science. Thisrequirement is normally fulfilled bycompletion of V700 and V701 with aminimum grade of B in each course.
Each semester, students are required toregister for and participate in the weeklyVision Science Seminar (V765) known as“Oxyopia.” Participation implies that theseminar will be taken for credit and thatthe student will make an annualpresentation.
Course Requirements A total of 90credit hours is required, of which 30 mustcome from didactic courses. Studentsholding the O.D. degree, or enrolled inthe O.D. program, may apply up to 6credit hours to this requirement of 30didactic credit hours.
Qualifying Examination A student willbe nominated to candidacy for the Ph.D.degree after successful completion of awritten and oral qualifying examination.These examinations are administered bythe student’s advisory committee. Thewritten component is the dissertationproposal, and can be in the form of agrant application. The requirement of 30credit hours of didactic course work mustbe fulfilled prior to the qualifyingexamination. Participation in the Ph.D.program will be terminated if a studentfails the qualifying examination twice.
Dissertation Requirements Studentsare encouraged to start working on aresearch project early in the program,preferably before the end of the first year.A dissertation proposal should besubmitted to the advisory committee atthe end of the second year. Aftercompletion of the written dissertation, itis presented and defended at a scheduledseminar meeting. The dissertation mustbe approved by the student’s researchcommittee.
Courses in Vision ScienceThe number of credit hours given acourse is indicated in parenthesesfollowing the course title. Theabbreviation “P” refers to the courseprerequisite(s).
V595 First-Year Research (1-5 cr.)
V695 Second-Year Research (1-5 cr.)
V700 Introduction to Vision Science I(4 cr.) The first of a two-semestersequence of courses that provides acomprehensive introduction to visionscience. The course is designed forgraduate students enrolled in VisionScience, but is also suitable for studentsfrom other disciplines who are interestedin the eye and vision.
V701 Introduction to Vision Science II(4 cr.) The second of a two-semestersequence of courses on vision science.V700 and this course constitute a breadthrequirement for Ph.D. students in VisionScience.
V723 The Eye as an Optical Instrument(4 cr.) P: V663 or equivalent.
V754 The Motility of the Eye (4 cr.)P: V665 or equivalent. Quantitative andqualitative study of eye movements andmyologic reflexes, monocular andbinocular, and related phenomena.
V765 Vision Sciences Seminar (1 cr.)Students in the Ph.D. program in VisionScience are required to take this seminarand make a presentation annually.
V768 Special Topics in Vision Science (1-4 cr.) Covers topics that are not offeredon a regular basis. Possible topics includecell and molecular biology as it relates tothe eye and vision, comparative studies ofthe vertebrate eye, current research,experimental design, optical andophthalmic instruments, pathology, andpharmacology. This course may be takenfor credit more than once when differenttopics are covered.
V783 Monocular Sensory Aspects ofVision (4 cr.) P: V664 or equivalent.Analysis of visual stimulus and itsperception in color, form, brightness,motion, etc.
V791 Quantitative Methods for VisionResearch (3 cr.) Introduction tocommunication theory approach toproblems in vision. Topics include thesensory nerve code, representation ofnerve messages by orthogonal functions,sampling theorem, linear filters, Fourieranalysis in one and two dimensions,analysis of directional data, stochasticprocesses, and signal detection theory.
V795 Third-Year Research (1-5 cr.)
V799 M.S. Thesis Research (1-10 cr.)
V801 Basic Experimental Design andMethods in Vision Science (3 cr.) Anintroduction to basic research skills invision science.
V899 Ph.D. Dissertation Research (1-12 cr.)
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Cross-Listed CoursesA610 Comparative Neuroanatomy (2 cr.)Medical Sciences Program, School ofMedicine
L586 Molecular Analysis of Cell Biology(3 cr.) Department of Biology, College of Artsand Sciences
P553 Advanced Statistics in Psychology I(3 cr.) Department of Psychology, College ofArts and Sciences
P554 Advanced Statistics in PsychologyII (3 cr.) Department of Psychology, Collegeof Arts and Sciences
P564 Psychophysics (3 cr.) Department ofPsychology, College of Arts and Sciences
P566 Psychophysiology of Vision (3 cr.)Department of Psychology, College of Artsand Sciences
Financial Aid andFellowshipsA graduate student enrolled in the VisionScience Program may be eligible for feeremission awards and for fellowship andassistantship awards.
Indiana University assistance includes theChancellor’s Fellowship, Women inScience Graduate Fellowship, and theRonald E. McNair Graduate Fellowship.The Chancellor’s Fellowship has an
annual stipend of $20,000. To beconsidered for one of these fellowships, astudent should submit an IndianaUniversity Graduate School ApplicationForm for Admission and Financial Aid byJanuary 15. The application form isavailable from the Indiana UniversitySchool of Optometry Office of StudentAdministration or from the UniversityGraduate School, Kirkwood Hall 111,Indiana University, Bloomington, IN47405-3901; (812) 855-8853; [email protected].
In addition, a graduate student mayapply for Ezell Fellowships of theAmerican Optometric Foundation, 6110Executive Boulevard, Suite 506, Rockville,MD 20852; (301) 984-4734; www.ezell.org.The application deadline is April 10.Application forms for the annual $3,000Fellowship of the Foundation for VisionAwareness (AFVA), which is awarded toworthy individuals pursuing graduatestudy, may be obtained from theAmerican Optometric Association, 243 N.Lindbergh Boulevard, St. Louis, MO63141; (800) 927-2382; www.afva.com. Theapplication deadline is March 1.
For other financial aid, grant-in-aid, andfellowships refer to the UniversityGraduate School Bulletin. Information isalso available on the School of OptometryWeb site at www.opt.indiana.edu/admis/fa.htm.
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Optician/TechnicianProgramThe IU School of Optometry offers a two-year program leading to the Associate ofScience (A.S.) degree in OptometricTechnology/Opticianry. Studentscompleting the program are qualified tobegin careers as optometric technicians oropticians. This course of study offers anexcellent entry point into one of the mostinteresting areas in the health care field.
The program takes four semesters tocomplete, if the student has not taken anyprevious college courses. The general,nontechnical courses, such as Englishcomposition, may be completed eitherbefore or after the technical courses. Anadditional option allows a student tobecome a laboratory optician bycompleting courses in lens surfacing andfabrication (Opticians’ LaboratoryConcentration).
For the most up-to-date information, visitthe program’s Web site atwww.opt.indiana.edu/programs/opttech/opttech.htm.
AccreditationThe Optician/Technician Program isaccredited by the Council on OptometricEducation1 and by the Commission onOpticianry Accreditation.2
Mission, Goals, andObjectivesMission To educate and trainindividuals as optometric techniciansand opticians.
Goals• To teach skills that enable graduates to
be proficient in: (1) the theory andpractice of ophthalmic dispensing, (2)ophthalmic lens fabrication, (3) contactlens procedures, (4) ophthalmic testingtechniques, and (5) business officeprocedures. The knowledge of theseskills is to be conveyed in a setting thatis academically stimulating andclinically relevant.
• To provide students with opportunitiesto gain clinical experience by workingwith a diverse and varied patientpopulation in Indiana UniversitySchool of Optometry clinics.
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1Council on Optometric Education, AmericanOptometric Association, 243 N. Lindbergh Boulevard,St. Louis, MO 63141; (314) 991-41002Commission on Opticianry Accreditation, 7023 LittleRiver Turnpike, Suite 207, Annandale, VA 22003; (703)941-9110; [email protected].
• To eliminate hazardous waste and toreduce nonhazardous waste to theminimum levels economically andtechnically practical, and to be in fullcompliance with all federal and stateenvironmental regulations.
• To foster the depth of understandingand abilities needed so that thegraduate is capable of educating otherophthalmic employees.
• To prepare students for placementwithin the ophthalmic marketplace.
• To prepare students for the successfulcompletion of appropriate certificationexams such as ABO, NCLE, or anymandatory state exams.
Objectives To respond to a changingmarketplace by appropriately modifyingcourses and course content so that ourgraduates are being successfully preparedfor the profession. (Individual courselearning objectives are found in thematerial prepared for each course withinthe program.)
Career InformationOpticians fill eyewear prescriptions. Theytake the order written by the eye doctor,produce the lenses with the correctprescription, and shape the lenses to fitthe frame. In addition, their trainingincludes selecting frames, taking facialmeasurements, choosing the best lensstyle for the patient, and adjusting theframes to fit.
Optometric technicians must know howto take facial measurements and how toselect and adjust frames. In addition, theylearn business procedures and may beresponsible for managing the doctor’soffice. They work closely with the eyedoctor as part of the eye care team. Theirtasks include measuring visual acuity,color vision, depth perception, field ofvision, and pressures within the eye. Theyassist in various contact lens proceduresand also teach contact lens patients toinsert, remove, and care for their contactlenses.
EmploymentMost opticians and optometrictechnicians are employed in the opticalindustry or by optometrists, opticians,and ophthalmologists. Some areemployed as managers of opticaldispensaries or laboratories. Graduates ofthe Optician/Technician Program mayalso work in an optical laboratory or for alens, frame, contact lens, or instrumentcompany. The U.S. Department of Laborhas listed this job category as havingexcellent employment opportunities forthe next several years.
SalariesSalaries for trained optometric techniciansand opticians vary widely according toexperience, geographic regions, andpractice or company size. According tothe Coin Career Guidance Systemcomputer software (Toledo, OH: CoinEducational Products, 2000), owners,managers, and certified graduates ofopticianry schools had higher earnings, asdid dispensing opticians who worked instates that require licensure. Salaries fornon-managerial dispensing opticiansaveraged about $29,103 in 1999.
The results of a 1999 survey of IndianaUniversity Optician/Technician Programgraduates show an average annual salaryof $33,404. This salary does not includebonuses or fringe benefits.
PlacementThe School of Optometry’s Office ofStudent Administration maintains acurrent file of persons interested in hiringprogram graduates (or students).Presently, the demand is very high.
AdmissionApplicants must file an application withboth Indiana University (if not currentlyenrolled) and the Optician/TechnicianProgram. A new class begins each fall, butstudents with previous college experiencemay be able to begin the program in thespring semester by taking one optician/technician course (V153) and completinggeneral education requirements. Earlygraduation is possible, if the studentchooses to attend summer sessions.
Students planning to apply for admissionto the Optician/Technician Programshould complete courses in high schoolrequired for admission to IndianaUniversity. Admission standards can befound in the section of this bulletinentitled “Undergraduate AdmissionsPolicy.” In most cases, current collegestudents with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or
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above and who are in good standing canexpect to be admitted to theOptician/Technician Program.
Requests for additional information andapplication forms should be directed toOffice of Student Administration, Schoolof Optometry, 800 E. Atwater Avenue,Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana47405-3680; (812) 855-1917; fax (812) 855-4389; e-mail [email protected].
CertificationOpticianGraduates of the Optician/TechnicianProgram may become certified in theopticianry field. The National OpticianryCompetency Examination (NOCE) isspectacle-related and given by the ABO.This exam consists of questions on theskills and knowledge required forcompetency in ophthalmic dispensing. TheContact Lens Registry Examination (CLRE)is given by NCLE for certification incontact lens dispensing. Both writtenexams are offered twice a year, in May andNovember, at numerous sites across thecountry. One or both certifications may berequired by the state in which the opticianplans to locate as some states requireoptician licensing. Many of these states usethe ABO and/or NCLE certification examsas part of their licensing process.Applications are available in the Office ofStudent Administration.
For more information regardingcertification, contact: American Board ofOpticianry, ABO/NCLE, 6506 LoisdaleRoad, Suite 209, Springfield, VA 22150;(703) 719-5800; www.abo.org.
Optometric TechnicianGraduates of the Optician/TechnicianProgram may also become certifiedthrough a program offered by theAmerican Optometric AssociationParaoptometric Section. This programwas revised from registration tocertification in the year 2000. Thecertification program consists of threelevels; however, graduates of or studentsin their last semester of study in the IUOptician/Technician Program will beallowed to skip the first level and beeligible to sit for the second- or third-levelexams to be phased in during the nexttwo years. Certification is obtained bypassing examinations given at variouslocations in the United States.Certification, while not required, isrecognized in the optometry field as anassurance of the basic knowledgenecessary to perform the functions of anoptometric technician.
For more information, contact: AmericanOptometric Association, Paraoptometric
Section, 243 N. Lindbergh Boulevard, St.Louis, MO 63141-7881; (314) 991-4100 or(800) 365-2219; www.aoanet.org.
CurriculumThe non-V-lettered courses are offeredoutside of the School of Optometry andmay be taken before or after completingthe V-lettered technology courses.
First YearFirst Semester Cr.V111 Basic Optics 5V151 Ophthalmic Procedures 1 4V174 Office Procedures 4V201 Anatomy and Physiology of
(or Business studies1) 3 (3)V255 Clinic Practicum 2 3V256 External Clinics 3H160 First Aid and Emergency Care2 3Natural & Mathematical Sciences or
Social & Historical Studieselective3 3
Total 15
Minimum total credit hoursrequired for A.S. degree 65
Note: All Optician/Technician V-letteredcourses must be completed within fouryears of matriculation; any exceptionsrequire a written petition to the AcademicReview Committee.
__________1Business studies courses should be chosen from thelist below:Business A200 Foundations of Accounting (3 cr.)Business A201 Introduction to Accounting I (3 cr.)Business A202 Introduction to Accounting II (3 cr.)Business F260 Personal Finance (3 cr.)Business K201 Computers in Business (3 cr.)Business L100 Personal Law (3 cr.)Business L201 Legal Environment of Business (3 cr.)Business X100 Business Administration: Introduction (3 cr.)Business X204 Business Communications (3 cr.)Economics E201 Introduction to Microeconomics (3 cr.)Economics E202 Introduction to Macroeconomics (3 cr.)Economics E370 Introduction to Statistical Theory inEconomics and Business (3 cr.)Psychology K300 Statistical Techniques (3 cr.)Mathematics K300 or K310 Statistical Techniques (3 cr.)SPEA K300 Statistical Techniques (3 cr.)Please note:1. The student is responsible for finding out about
any prerequisites for the courses listed above.2. X204 is the only business studies course (from list
above) that can be counted toward a businessdegree if taken as independent study.
3. Some of the courses at or above the 200 level areopen only to students who have completed 26credit hours or more; this is strictly enforced bythe Kelley School of Business.
2A first aid course through the American Red Cross maybe substituted for H160 with your advisor’s approval.No credit hours are earned in the Red Cross course.Consequently, 3 credit hours of a general elective mustbe completed to achieve a total of 65 credit hoursrequired for graduation. Substitution is granted afterstudents present their Red Cross certification card to theOffice of Student Administration.3The 3 credit hours may be selected from coursesacceptable for the natural and mathematical sciences orthe social and historical studies requirement, as listed inthe College of Arts and Sciences Bulletin. Please notethat this requirement may be fulfilled concurrently byselecting either Economics E201 Introduction toMicroeconomics or E202 Introduction to Macro-economics in the business studies group requirements.However, a minimum of 65 credit hours is required forgraduation.
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Opticians’ LaboratoryConcentrationStudents may elect to take the Opticians’Laboratory Concentration in lieu of C121or C122 and a 3 credit hour businessstudies elective or 6 credit hours ofbusiness studies elective courses. TheOpticians’ Laboratory Concentrationincludes practical experience in all aspectsof the optical laboratory and a study ofthe optics necessary in order tounderstand lens surfacing. Coursesrequired for the concentration are V210Fabrication Practicum I, V211 FabricationPracticum II, and V221 Ophthalmic LensSurfacing.
In the event that enrollment limits areexceeded for the Opticians’ LaboratoryConcentration courses, admission to V210and V211 may require permission toenroll. Decisions will be made by theprogram director and the opticallaboratory management.
In certain instances, a student may takeV210 Fabrication Practicum I as early asthe summer following the completion ofthe first year of Optician/TechnicianProgram studies. Since V221 is aprerequisite or corequisite for V211Fabrication Practicum II, the student mustthen enroll in V221 Ophthalmic LensSurfacing the following fall semester.
Academic RegulationsAcademic standards are listed in theOptician/Technician Program’s studenthandbook and are the same as listed inthe University Division Planner.
Courses in theOptician/TechnicianProgramExcept for V153 Ophthalmic Dispensingand V201 Anatomy and Physiology of theEye, the following courses are open onlyto students who have been admitted tothe Optician/Technician Program. Thenumber of credit hours for a course isindicated in parentheses following thecourse title. The abbreviation “P” refers tocourse prerequisite(s). The abbreviation“C” refers to corequisite(s).
V111 Basic Optics (5 cr.) Lectures andlaboratory exercises concerning basicoptical principles with the addition ofgeometrical/theoretical optics.
V121 Ophthalmic Lens Finishing (4 cr.)P: V111. Lecture and laboratoryinstruction in the finishing of ophthalmiclenses, including lens selection,
decentration, orientation, and mounting.Related lens topics such as lens safetyrequirements and absorptive lenscharacteristics are also included. Studentsmust demonstrate the ability to produce aspectacle lens prescription that is bothvisibly pleasing and optically sound.
V131 Ophthalmic Optics (5 cr.)1 P: V111.Optical characteristics and design ofstandard ophthalmic, single vision,multifocal, absorptive, coated,occupational, low vision, and sportsvision lenses; prescription verification;prismatic effects; and lens decentration.
V151 Ophthalmic Procedures 1 (4 cr.)1
Techniques and theory used in optometricpractice, including case history, visualacuity, refractive errors, keratometry andophthalmometry, visual fields, colorvision, eye movements, binocular vision,accommodation, convergence anddivergence, visual axis deviation,strabismus, visual pathway, and pupillaryreflexes.
V153 Ophthalmic Dispensing (4 cr.)1
Areas of study will include frame typesand parts, facial measurements for fitting,functional and cosmetic aspects of frameselection, and frame alignment, adjusting,and repair.
V174 Office Procedures (4 cr.) Officeprocedures as applied to an ophthalmicpractice, including telephone etiquette,appointment systems, bookkeeping,payroll records, third-party systems,recalls, computers, and other businessmanagement methods.
V201 Anatomy and Physiology of theEye (3 cr.) The cell; the structure andfunction of the visual system, includingthe eye, the orbit and adnexa, the visualpathway; the nervous system and brain;ocular motility; ocular reflexes.
V210 Fabrication Practicum I (3 cr.)P: V121 and V131. Students are offeredpractical experience in all phases of theoperation of a prescription opticallaboratory. Theory in ophthalmicprescription work is combined with thedevelopment of skills necessary to assurethat finished eyewear will be bothoptically correct and aestheticallypleasing.
V211 Fabrication Practicum II (3 cr.)P: V210; P or C: V221. Students areoffered practical experience in all phasesof the operation of a prescription opticallaboratory. Theory in ophthalmicprescription work is combined with thedevelopment of skills necessary to assurethat finished eyewear will be bothoptically correct and aestheticallypleasing.
V221 Ophthalmic Lens Surfacing andOptics (4 cr.) P: V121, V131. Theory andpractice of ophthalmic optics, spectaclelens surfacing, and selected topics ofinterest to the ophthalmic community.Subjects include single vision, multifocaland progressive addition lenses, basecurves, lens thickness, application ofprism, correction of vertical imbalance,high-powered lens prescriptions, asphericlenses, and aniseikonia.
V232 Contact Lens Methods andProcedures (4 cr.) P: V131. Contact lenspatient evaluation; instruction ininsertion, removal, and hygiene; lensdesign, ordering, verification, andmodification; lens materials, careproducts, and complications; anintroduction to specialty lenses.
V251 Ophthalmic Procedures 2 (3 cr.)1
P: C– or above in V151. Further principlesand techniques used in ophthalmicpractice, including glaucoma andtonometry, hypertension andmeasurement of blood pressure, diabetes,ocular pathology, ocular pharmacology,biomicroscopy, vision screening,blindness and partial sight, low-visionaids.
V254 Clinic Practicum 1 (4 cr.)1 P: V121and a grade of C– or above in V131 andV153. Clinical experience in frameselection, dispensing, adjustment,verification, and repair of eyewear.
V255 Clinic Practicum 2 (3 cr.)1 P: V121and a grade of C– or above in V131, V151,V153, and V251. Practical application oftechnical and managerial skills learned incourses and laboratories by assistingclinicians and instructors in theoptometry clinics.
V256 External Clinics (3 cr.)1 P: V121 anda grade of C– or above in V131, V151,V153, and V251. Practical application ofclinical skills by assisting clinicians andconsultants in the external clinics.
V269 Selected Studies (3 cr.) The studentselects a clinical area of interest forfurther study.
V275 Topical Seminar (1 cr.) Selectedtopics of interest.
__________1V131, V151, V153, V251, V254, V255, and V256 musteach be completed with a final grade of C– or above.
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Cross-Listed CoursesThe following required courses areoffered by departments outside theSchool of Optometry. For descriptions ofelectives in business studies, see theKelley School of Business UndergraduateProgram Bulletin for either theBloomington or Indianapolis campus. Forelectives in natural and mathematicalsciences or social and historical studies,and for courses not offered by thebusiness school, consult the College ofArts and Sciences Bulletin.
C121 Public Speaking (3 cr.) Theory andpractice of public speaking: training inthought processes necessary to organizespeech content; analysis of components ofeffective delivery and language.Department of Communication and Culture,College of Arts and Sciences
C122 Interpersonal Communication(3 cr.) Introduction to core communicationconcepts and processes of face-to-faceinteraction from the perspective ofcommunication competence. Analyzesvariability in the design, production,exchange, and interpretation of messagesin relational, family, professional, andcultural contexts. Department ofCommunication and Culture, College of Artsand Sciences
H160 First Aid and Emergency Care(3 cr.) Lecture and demonstration on first-aid measures for wounds, hemorrhage,burns, exposure, sprains, dislocations,fractures, unconscious conditions,suffocation, drowning, and poisons, withskill training in all procedures.Introduction to CPR included. School ofHealth, Physical Education, and Recreation(HPER)
W131 Elementary Composition (3 cr.)Offers instruction and practice in thereading, writing, and critical thinkingskills required in college. Emphasis is onwritten assignments that requiresynthesis, analysis, and argument basedon sources. Department of English, Collegeof Arts and Sciences
Student Honors andAwardsGraduation with HonorsThe Associate of Science in OptometricTechnology/Opticianry degree is grantedwith distinction to students who havedemonstrated laudatory scholarship intheir studies. The specific honor is notedon the graduate’s diploma. Thecumulative grade point averages and thecorresponding citations are 3.70, withdistinction; 3.80, with high distinction;3.90, with highest distinction.
Awards and RecognitionsEach year, many awards are presented toSchool of Optometry students.Periodically, students will receive noticesregarding eligibility and applicationdeadlines. Inquiries should be directed tothe School of Optometry’s Office ofStudent Administration or to the facultychairperson of the Awards and HonorsCommittee. The actual list of awards mayvary from year to year and not all awardsare presented each year.
Essilor Corneal Reflection Pupilometer Award
Indiana University Optometry AlumniAssociation Awards: (1) Technician of theYear, (2) Optician of the Year, (3)Achievement, (4) Professional Attitudeand Patient Rapport, and (5) Contact Lensawards.
Student OrganizationsThe principal organizations open to, andgoverned by, students from all degreeprograms in the School of Optometry arelisted in the “Professional OptometryDegree Program” section of this bulletin.
Financial AidThe Indiana University BloomingtonOffice of Student Financial Assistanceoffers information and assistanceconcerning a variety of grants, loans, andother student financial aid. These includebut are not limited to Federal Pell Grants,SSACI grants for Indiana residents,Federal Direct Student Loans, and theFederal Work-Study Program.
Application for student financial aid ismade by completing the Free Applicationfor Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) atwww.fafsa.ed.gov and having theinformation sent to IU Bloomington atSchool Code 001809. Apply betweenJanuary 1 and March 1 each year for theacademic year beginning in late August.The March 1 date is an actual “deadline”for Indiana state grants and a “prioritydate” for other types of federal aid. If youfile after March 1, you will still beconsidered for Pell Grant and FederalDirect Loans, but you may miss out onother valuable financial aid opportunities.
The IU Office of Student FinancialAssistance is located in Room 208,Franklin Hall, Bloomington, IN 47405;(812) 855-0321; [email protected]; Web site:www.indiana.edu/~sfa. The School ofOptometry also has its own part-timefinancial aid administrator available onTuesdays and Fridays for in-personappointments. You may make contact byphone at (812) 855-1917 or by e-mail [email protected].
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ContinuingEducation The School of Optometry offerscontinuing education to licensedoptometrists several times each year.The offerings carry continuing educationrelicensure credit. The school has alsodeveloped courses accessible throughthe Internet to be taken for continuingeducation credit. Information on standardand on-line continuing education coursescan be found at www.opt.indiana.edu/ce/ce.html.
The School of Optometry providescontinuing education courses foroptometric technicians. For information,visit the Paraoptometric CertificateProgram Web site at:www.opt.indiana.edu/ce/paraopt/paraopt.htm.
Inquiries should be addressed to theChair, Continuing Education Committee,School of Optometry, Indiana University,800 E. Atwater Avenue, Bloomington, IN47405-3680; (812) 855-9292.
FacultyFor the most up-to-date information, visitthe IU School of Optometry faculty listingon the World Wide Web atwww.opt.indiana.edu/people/faculty.htm.
Primary FacultyBegley, Carolyn G., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1983), M.S. (1979), AssociateProfessor of Optometry
Bonanno, Joseph A., O.D. (University ofCalifornia, Berkeley, 1981), Ph.D. (1987),Professor of Optometry
Bradley, Arthur, Ph.D. (University ofCalifornia, Berkeley, 1983), AssociateProfessor of Optometry
Braun, Mark W., M.D. (Indiana University,1975), M.S. (1997), Professor of MedicalPathology (part time), Director of MedicalPathology, Medical Sciences Program, andProfessor of Optometry (part time)
Brooks, Clifford W., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1971), Associate Professor ofOptometry and Director ofOptician/Technician Program
Candy, T. Rowan, B.Sc. (University ofWales, 1989), Ph.D. (University of California,Berkeley, 1997), Assistant Professor ofOptometry
Downey, John P., O.D. (Indiana University,1981), Clinical Assistant Professor ofOptometry
Foster, Cynthia A., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1995), Visiting Clinical AssistantProfessor of Optometry
Freeman, Douglas, M.A. (IndianaUniversity, 1972), M.L.S. (1974), AssociateLibrarian and Head, Optometry Library,University Libraries
Gerstman, Daniel R., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1969), M.S. (1971), ExecutiveAssociate Dean for Budgetary Planning andAdministration and Associate Professor ofOptometry
Goss, David A., O.D. (Pacific University,1974), Ph.D. (Indiana University, 1980),Professor of Optometry
Grogg, Jane Ann, O.D. (Indiana University,1994), Clinical Assistant Professor ofOptometry
Hafner, Gary S., Ph.D. (Indiana University,1972), Professor of Optometry and AdjunctProfessor of Anatomy, Medical SciencesProgram
Henderson, Patricia A., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1985), Clinical AssistantProfessor of Optometry and Director ofCommunity Eye Care Center
Hitzeman, Steven A., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1976), Clinical AssociateProfessor and Director of Clinics
Horner, Douglas G., O.D. (PacificUniversity, 1974), M.S. (University ofHouston, 1983), Ph.D. (1987), AssistantProfessor of Optometry
Howard, C. Denise, O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1985), Lecturer in Optometry(part time)
Kaufmann, Lois, B.S.N., R.N. (HartwickCollege, 1972), Coordinator, Education andQuality Assurance, Indiana UniversityHealth Center, and Lecturer in Optometry(part time)
Keck, Gary K., M.A. (Indiana University,1980), Lecturer in Optometry (part time)
Kovacich, Susan, O.D. (Indiana University,1987), Clinical Assistant Professor
Lowther, Andrya H., M.A. (The Ohio StateUniversity, 1970), Lecturer in Optometry(part time)
Lowther, Gerald E., O.D. (The Ohio StateUniversity, 1967), M.S. (1969), Ph.D. (1972),Dean and Professor of Optometry
Lyon, Don W., O.D. (Indiana University,1999), Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor ofOptometry
Malinovsky, Victor E., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1973), Clinical AssociateProfessor of Optometry
Marshall, Edwin C., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1971), M.S. (1979), M.P.H.(University of North Carolina, 1982),Associate Dean for Academic Affairs,Professor of Optometry, and AdjunctProfessor of Public Health, School of Medicine
Prescott, Elizabeth A., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1981), Lecturer in Optometry(part time)
Rainey, Bill B., O.D. (The Ohio StateUniversity, 1985), M.S. (Indiana University,1998), Assistant Professor of Optometry
Riley, Colleen, O.D. (Indiana University,1992), M.S. (1998) Lecturer in Optometry(part time) and Research Associate
Riley, Hurbert D., O.D. (Indiana University,1971), Assistant Professor of Optometry
Rivron, Elaine C., M.Sc. (MelbourneUniversity, 1976), Lecturer in Optometry(part time)
Soni, P. Sarita, O.D. (Indiana University,1976), M.S. (1978), Associate Dean forResearch and Professor of Optometry
Srinivas, S.P., M.S. (I.I.T., India, 1982),Ph.D. (Drexel University, 1987), AssistantProfessor of Optometry
Sutton, Bradley M., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1993), Clinical AssistantProfessor of Optometry and Director of theIndianapolis Eye Care Center
Thibos, Larry N., Ph.D. (University ofCalifornia, Berkeley, 1975), Professor ofOptometry
Tonekaboni, Khashayar, O.D. (SouthernCollege of Optometry, 1982), ClinicalAssistant Professor of Optometry
Torbit, Julie K., O.D. (Indiana University,1993), Lecturer in Optometry (part time)
Viswanathan, Suresh, M.S. (PacificUniversity, 1992), Ph.D. (University ofHouston, 2000), Assistant Professor ofOptometry
Waltz, Kevin L., M.D. (Meharry MedicalCollege, 1987), O.D. (Indiana University,1981), Assistant Professor of Optometry (parttime)
Wilson, Graeme, Ph.D. (University ofCalifornia, Berkeley, 1972), M.Sc. (TheUniversity of Manchester, 1965), AssociateDean for Graduate Programs and Professor ofOptometry (part time)
Worrell, Michael B., Ph.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1990), Assistant Professor ofOccupational Therapy, School ofMedicine–School of Allied Health Sciences,Adjunct Assistant Professor of Anthropology,College of Arts and Sciences, and AdjunctAssistant Professor of Optometry, School ofOptometry
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Emeritus FacultyAllen, Merrill J., Ph.D. (The Ohio StateUniversity, 1949), Professor Emeritus ofOptometry
Borish, Irvin Max, O.D. (Northern IllinoisCollege of Optometry, 1934), L.L.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1968), Professor Emeritus ofOptometry
DeVoe, Robert D., Ph.D. (RockefellerUniversity, 1961), Professor Emeritus ofOptometry
Everson, Ronald W., O.D. (Chicago Collegeof Optometry, 1954), M.S. (IndianaUniversity, 1959), Associate ProfessorEmeritus of Optometry
Guth, Sherman L., Ph.D. (University ofIllinois, 1963), Professor Emeritus ofPsychology, College of Arts and Sciences
Heath, Gordon G., O.D. (Los AngelesCollege of Optometry, 1951), Ph.D.(University of California, Berkeley, 1960),Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus ofOptometry
Hegeman, Sally, Ph.D. (University ofCalifornia, San Francisco, 1969), AssociateProfessor Emerita of Optometry
Hofstetter, Henry W, Ph.D. (The Ohio StateUniversity, 1942), Rudy Professor Emeritusof Optometry
Pietsch, Paul A., Ph.D. (University ofPennsylvania, 1960), Professor Emeritus ofOptometry
Shick, Charles R., O.D. (Indiana University,1958), Professor Emeritus of Optometry
Adjunct FacultyAjamian, Paul C., O.D. (New EnglandCollege of Optometry, 1980), Director, OmniEye Services of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Amstutz, Grant C., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 2000), Optometrist, Dr.Hendricks & Associates, Clarksville, IN, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Atkin, Sharon R., O.D. (Indiana University,1985), Chief of Optometry Services, VAMC,Perry Point, MD, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Baron, Samuel J., O.D. (New EnglandCollege of Optometry, 1971), Clinician,Golden Vision Clinic, P.C., Golden, CO, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Bosin, Talmage R., Ph.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1967), Assistant Dean, MedicalSciences Program, (School of Medicine),Director, Medical Sciences Program, (Schoolof Medicine), Professor of Pharmacology andToxicology, School of Medicine, and AdjunctProfessor of Optometry, School of Optometry
Boyer, Stephen R., O.D. (PennsylvaniaCollege of Optometry, 1992), Chief ofOptometry Services, Danville VA MedicalCenter, Danville, IL, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Carter, Randy B., O.D. (Indiana University,1983), Clinical Director, The Eye Institute ofUtah, Salt Lake City, UT, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Chapman, James C., O.D. (Illinois Collegeof Optometry, 1980), M.S. (Troy StateUniversity, 1984), Program Director,Lackland AFB, TX, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Chiarelli, Catherine Ann, O.D. (Universityof Waterloo, 1988), Chief of Clinical Services,Vision Institute of Canada, North York,Ontario, and Adjunct Assistant Professor,School of Optometry
Ciulla, Thomas A., M.D. (University ofCalifornia, 1991), Assistant Professor ofOphthalmology, School of Medicine, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Coan, Mark A., O.D. (Indiana University,1996), Director of Externship Program,Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Copeland, Constance S., O.D. (The OhioState University, 1997), Ph.D. (YaleUniversity, 1988),Optometrist, MarshfieldClinic, Marshfield, WI, and AdjunctAssistant Professor of Optometry
Cordes, Matthew G., O.D. (Illinois Collegeof Optometry, 1999), Staff Optometrist,Huntington VA Medical Center, Huntington,WV, and Adjunct Assistant Professor ofOptometry
Danis, Ronald P., M.D. (NorthwesternUniversity, 1983), Associate Professor ofOphthalmology, School of Medicine, andAdjunct Associate Professor, School ofOptometry
DenBeste, Brian P., O.D. (Illinois College ofOptometry, 1980), Director, The EyeFoundation, Orlando, FL, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Eastlake, John B., O.D. (Southern CaliforniaCollege of Optometry, 1989), Chief ofOptometry, USA MEDDAC, Fort Knox, KY,and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Egenmaier, Walter H., O.D. (University ofAlabama, Birmingham, 1982), Optometrist,EyeCare Consultants, Evansville, IN, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Emert, Frank L., Jr., M.D. (University ofMissouri, Columbia, 1971), Wabash ValleyEye Center, Vincennes, IN, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Findley, Howell M., O.D. (University ofAlabama, Birmingham, 1981), ClinicDirector, Commonwealth Eye Services,Lexington, KY, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Fodera, Felicia A., O.D. (New EnglandCollege of Optometry, 1992), StaffOptometrist, Hudson Valley VA Hospital,Montrose, NY, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Freed, Stanley H., O.D. (PennsylvaniaCollege of Optometry, 1967), ClinicalConsultant, Naval Medical Clinic, Quantico,VA, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Schoolof Optometry
Goen, T. Michael, O.D. (Indiana University,1984), Chief, Optometry Section, PensacolaVeterans Administration Medical Center,Pensacola, FL, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Goff, M. Dawn, O.D. (Pacific University,1991),Chief, Clinical Services, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Halabis, Joseph A., O.D. (The Ohio StateUniversity, 1982), Chief, Optometry Section,Canton Veterans Administration MedicalCenter, Canton, OH, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Hall, Carolyn W., O.D. (Southern College ofOptometry, 1993), Clinical Optometrist, EyeAssociates of Southern Indiana, New Albany,IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Schoolof Optometry
Heddle, Geoffrey A., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1998), Chief of Pediatrics andBinocular Vision, Family Eye Care,Ridgefield, CT, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
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Holbrook, Steven E., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1985), Optometrist, The EyeCenter of Southern Indiana, Bloomington, IN,and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Huck, Chad, O.D. (Indiana University,1985), Clinic Director, The Eye Center ofSouthern Indiana, Bloomington, IN, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Hunter, James E., O.D. (Indiana University,1976), Optometrist, The Eye Specialists ofIndiana, Indianapolis/Franklin, IN, andAdjunct Assistant Professor of Optometry
Huseman, Sarah A., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1996), Optometrist, The EyeSurgeons of Indiana, Indianapolis, IN, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Huskins, Arnold M., O.D. (SouthernCollege of Optometry, 1988), Chief,Optometric Extern Program, Keesler AFB,MS, and Adjunct Assistant Professor ofOptometry
Johnston, Robert L., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1987), Optometrist, EyeSpecialists of Indiana, Indianapolis/Franklin,IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Schoolof Optometry
Kiracofe, Greg, O.D. (The Ohio StateUniversity, 1981), Chief of OptometrySection, VAMC, Dayton, OH, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Kirchner, James K., O.D. (Illinois College ofOptometry, 1977), Optometrist, EyeCareSpecialties, P.C., Lincoln, NE, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Kirk, Glenn A., O.D. (Indiana University,1994), Staff Optometrist, Eye Specialists ofIndiana, Indianapolis/Franklin, IN, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
MacKay, Kirk A., O.D. (Indiana University,1981), Optometrist, Eye Specialists ofIndiana, Indianapolis/Franklin, IN, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Mangan, Richard B., O.D. (Illinois Collegeof Optometry, 1991), Medical Director, VisionAmerica of Indiana, Marion, IN, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Masden, Timothy Lee, O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1983), Optometrist, InSightEyecare Associates, Inc., New Salisbury, IN,and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Maynard, Kirk C., O.D. (Illinois College ofOptometry, 1983), Commander, OptometryFlight, Offutt AFB, NE, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
McGreal, John A., Jr., O.D. (PennsylvaniaCollege of Optometry, 1985), Vision Americaof St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Noblitt, Randall, O.D. (Indiana University,1986), Center Director, John Kenyon EyeCenter, Louisville, KY, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Nolan, Ronald R., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1973), Optometrist, New Albany,IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Schoolof Optometry
O’Koren, Anthony, O.D. (PennsylvaniaCollege of Optometry, 1984), M.A. (WebsterUniversity, 1995), Residency ProgramDirector, USAF, Lackland AFB, TX, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
O’Neill, Patrick W., O.D. (Ferris StateUniversity, 1982), Staff Optometrist,Northfield Eye Center, Northfield, MN, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Peltzer, Bradley A., O.D. (University ofHouston College of Optometry, 1991),Externship Director, Arán Eye Associates,and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Peplinski, Lee S., O.D. (Ferris StateUniversity, 1989), Consultative Optometrist,Bennett-Bloom Eye Center, Louisville, KY,and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Rakes, James A., O.D. (Indiana University,1975), Chief of Optometry, VAMC,Lexington, KY, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Randall, John W., O.D. (Pacific University,1980), M.P.H. (Loma Linda University,1996), Chief of Optometry, Yakima IndianHealth Center, Toppenish, WA, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Risch, Judy D., O.D. (Indiana University,1990), Optometrist, Richmond Eye Institute,Richmond, IN, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Rolf, Miriam M., O.D. (State University ofNew York, 1995), Optometrist, VA HudsonValley Health Care System, New York, NY,and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Roys, Peggy J., O.D. (Indiana University,1989), Chief of Optometry, Wind RiverIndian Health Service, Fort Washakie, WY,and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Salituro, Sam M., O.D. (Illinois College ofOptometry, 1992), Research Optometrist,Wesley-Jessen Corp., Des Plaines, IL, andAdjunct Assistant Professor of Optometry
Schamerloh, Sara L., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1987), Chief of Optometry,Northern Indiana Health Care SystemVAMC, Fort Wayne, IN, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Schlegel, Stephen K., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1997), Optometrist, Schlegel &Schlegel, Mitchell, IN, and Adjunct AssistantProfessor, School of Optometry
Siebert, Donald A., O.D. (PennsylvaniaCollege of Optometry,1986), Optometrist,Huntington VA Medical Center, Huntington,WV, and Adjunct Assistant Professor, Schoolof Optometry
Stewart, James B., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1985), Director of Optometry,Muncie Eye Center, Muncie, IN, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Szirovecz, Stephen M., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1992), Externship Coordinator,Omni Eye Services of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA,and Adjunct Assistant Professor ofOptometry
Terry, Jack E., O.D. (The Ohio StateUniversity, 1975), Chief of OptometrySection, VAMC, Huntington, WV, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
VanCleve, Stephan A., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1963), Clinic Director, EyeCareConsultants, Evansville, IN, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Vandervort, Robert S., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1979), Center Director, TheOmaha Eye Institute, Omaha, NE, andAdjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
Walton, Paul L., M.D. (Jefferson MedicalCollege, 1983), Ophthalmologist, EyeSpecialists of Indiana, Indianapolis/Franklin,IN, and Adjunct Assistant Professor ofOptometry
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Watkins III, John B., Ph.D. (University ofWisconsin, 1979), M.S. (1977), Professor ofPharmacology and Toxicology, MedicalSciences Program (School of Medicine),Assistant Director, Medical Sciences Program(School of Medicine), and Adjunct Professor,School of Optometry
Wilson, Steven M., O.D. (IndianaUniversity, 1981), Optometrist, AmericanEye Institute, New Albany, IN, and AdjunctAssistant Professor, School of Optometry
Winder, Randall K., O.D. (PacificUniversity, 1998), Assistant Chief ofOptometry, USA MEDDAC, Fort Knox, KY,and Adjunct Assistant Professor, School ofOptometry
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Student Rights and ResponsibilitiesA statement of students’ rights andresponsibilities is published in a handbook, Codeof Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct,which contains a description of due processhearings in the event of disciplinary action.
Degree Requirements Students areresponsible for understanding all requirementsfor graduation and for completing them by thetime they expect to graduate. Informationabout a specific school or division can be foundin the front section of the bulletin for thatschool.
Requests for deviation from department,program, or school requirements may begranted only by written approval from therespective chairperson, director, or dean (or adesignated administrative representative).Disposition at each level is final.
UndergraduateAdmissions PolicyIndiana University has adopted the followingadmissions policy to ensure that undergraduatestudents are properly prepared for collegework. These standards seek to ensure eitheradequate academic preparation in high schoolor evidence of unusual motivation on the partof each student admitted to the university.Applicants for admission to Indiana Universityare expected to meet the following criteria.
Freshman Students1
1. Graduation from an accredited Indianahigh school or comparable out-of-stateinstitution, successfully completing aminimum of 28 semesters of college-preparatory courses including the following:(a) Eight semesters of English. (One
semester each of speech and journalismmay be included.)
(b) Four semesters of social science(economics, government, history,psychology, or sociology).
(c) Four semesters of algebra (twosemesters of which must be advancedalgebra) and two semesters ofgeometry.
(d) Two semesters of laboratory science(biology, chemistry, or physics).
(e) Eight semesters in some combination offoreign language; additionalmathematics, laboratory science, orsocial science; computer science; andother courses of a college-preparatorynature.
(f) Four semesters of foreign language arestrongly recommended.
(g) Courses to develop writing compositionskills are strongly recommended.
2. A rank in the upper half of the high schoolgraduating class for Indiana residents or arank in the upper third of the high schoolgraduating class for out-of-state residents.
3. A score above the median established byIndiana students on a nationallystandardized admissions test. Students whohave been out of high school for three ormore years do not have to submit test scoresunless required for admission to specificprograms.
4. Each campus may accept students who aredeficient in (1), (2), or (3) of the abovespecifications upon receipt of such evidenceas the combination of strength of college-preparatory program, rank in class, gradesand grade trends in college-preparatorycourses, and standardized test scores. Forpersons who do not meet the above criteria
and who have been out of high school threeor more years, admission can be based onother factors such as a General EducationalDevelopment (GED) diploma, maturity,work experience, military service, and otherfactors as determined by the campus.
5. Each campus, at its discretion, may admit astudent on a probationary basis and/orthrough faculty sponsorship.
Transfer Students1
1. Submission of official transcripts from allprevious institutions attended.
2. The transcripts must reflect a cumulativegrade point average of at least a 2.0 (on a 4.0scale) for Indiana residents and at least a 2.5(on a 4.0 scale) for out-of-state residents.
3. If the student has fewer than 26 transferablecredit hours, the high school record shouldreflect compliance with freshman admissionrequirements as specified above.
4. The credentials of students seeking transferto Indiana University will be evaluated onan individual basis.
When students do not qualify upon firstapplication, they will be counseled about waysof removing deficiencies so that they mayqualify for admission at a later date. If anyprovision of this policy is held invalid, theinvalidity does not affect other provisions ofthis policy which can be given effect withoutthe invalid provision, and to this end theprovisions of this policy are severable.
Transfer to Other IndianaUniversity Campuses The policy stated below concerning transfer creditpertains to undergraduate students only.
Indiana University credits transferred from onecampus of Indiana University to another willbe evaluated and accepted in terms at least asfavorable as credits transferred from otheraccredited institutions in the United States. Noreview of the credits will be undertaken exceptin good faith terms of the same criteria used inevaluating external credits. In fact, studentstransferring within the Indiana Universitysystem are treated much more favorablybecause of the similarity of course work on theeight campuses.
Students who want to transfer to anothercampus should follow these procedures: 1. Inform your academic advisor of your
decision as soon as possible. Degreerequirements may vary from one campus toanother but if your advisor knows of yourplan, your academic program can bedesigned to meet the requirements of thecampus you will eventually attend.
2. Contact the department chairperson (or thedesignated advisor) at the campus you planto attend. Discuss your plan and ask aboutany special procedures. For example,students transferring in fine arts mustsubmit portfolios of their work. Musictransfer students must be auditioned.
—————————1 Some academic programs require specificqualifications in addition to those enumerated in thispolicy.
3. As the date of transfer approaches, checkwith your campus registrar to getinformation on registration dates andprocedures on the other campus. If there is apreregistration or preenrollment procedureat the other campus, you should plan to takeadvantage of it. Contact the registrar of theother campus to determine whether you canfulfill any of these responsibilities by phone.Your registrar has a direct telephone line toall other registrars.
4. When you arrive on the new campus,contact your assigned academic adviser ordepartment chairperson as soon as possible.Discuss your academic progress to date andthe additional course work required foryour program.
Rules DeterminingResident and NonresidentStudent Status for IndianaUniversity Fee Purposes These Rules establish the policy under whichstudents shall be classified as residents ornonresidents upon all campuses of IndianaUniversity for University fee purposes.Nonresident students shall pay a nonresidentfee in addition to fees paid by a residentstudent.
These Rules shall take effect February 1, 1974;provided, that no person properly classified asa resident student before February 1, 1974, shallbe adversely affected by this Rule, if he or sheattended the University before that date andwhile he or she remains continuously enrolledin the University.1. ‘‘Residence’’ as the term, or any of its
variations (e.g., ‘‘resided’’), as used in thecontext of these Rules, means the placewhere an individual has his or herpermanent home, at which he or sheremains when not called elsewhere forlabor, studies, or other special or temporarypurposes, and to which he or she returns inseasons of repose. It is the place a personhas voluntarily fixed as a permanenthabitation for himself or herself with anintent to remain in such place for anindefinite period. A person at any one timehas but one residence, and a residencecannot be lost until another is gained. (a) A person entering the state from
another state or country does not atthat time acquire residence for thepurpose of these Rules, but except asprovided in Rule 2(c)1, such person must be a resident for 12 months in order to qualify as a resident studentfor fee purposes.
(b) Physical presence in Indiana for thepredominant purpose of attending acollege, university, or other institutionof higher education, shall not becounted in determining the 12-monthperiod of residence; nor shall absencefrom Indiana for such purpose deprivea person of resident student status.
2. A person shall be classified as a ‘‘residentstudent’’ if he or she has continuouslyresided in Indiana for at least 12consecutive months immediately preceding
the first scheduled day of classes of thesemester or other session in which theindividual registers in the University,subject to the exception in (c)1 below. (a) The residence of an unemancipated
person under 21 years of age followsthat of the parents or of a legalguardian who has actual custody ofsuch person or administers theproperty of such person. In the case ofdivorce or separation, if either parentmeets the residence requirements, suchperson will be considered a resident.2
(b) If such person comes from anotherstate or country for the predominantpurpose of attending the University, heor she shall not be admitted to residentstudent status upon the basis of theresidence of a guardian in fact, exceptupon appeal to the StandingCommittee on Residence in each case.1
(c) Such person may be classified as aresident student without meeting the12-month residence requirementwithin Indiana if his or her presence inIndiana results from the establishmentby his or her parents of their residencewithin the state and if he or she provesthat the move was predominantly forreasons other than to enable suchperson to become entitled to the statusof ‘‘resident student.’’1
(d) When it shall appear that the parentsof a person properly classified as a‘‘resident student’’ undersubparagraph (c) above have removedtheir residence from Indiana, suchperson shall then be reclassified to thestatus of nonresident; provided, thatno such reclassification shall beeffective until the beginning of asemester next following such removal.
(e) A person once properly classified as aresident student shall be deemed toremain a resident student so long asremaining continuously enrolled in theUniversity until such person’s degreeshall have been earned, subject to theprovisions of subparagraph (d) above.
3. The foreign citizenship of a person shallnot be a factor in determining residentstudent status if such person has legalcapacity to remain permanently in theUnited States.
4. A person classified as a nonresidentstudent may show that he or she is exemptfrom paying the nonresident fee by clearand convincing evidence that he or she hasbeen a resident (see Rule 1 above) ofIndiana for the 12 months prior to the firstscheduled day of classes of the semester inwhich his or her fee status is to be changed.Such a student will be allowed to presenthis or her evidence only after the expirationof 12 months from the ResidenceQualifying Date, i.e., the date upon whichthe student commenced the 12-monthperiod for residence. The following factorswill be considered relevant in evaluating arequested change in a student’snonresident status and in evaluatingwhether his or her physical presence inIndiana is for the predominant purpose ofattending a college, university, or otherinstitution of higher education. The
existence of one or more of these factorswill not require a finding of residentstudent status, nor shall the non-existenceof one or more require a finding ofnonresident student status. All factors willbe considered in combination, andordinarily resident student status will notresult from the doing of acts which arerequired or routinely done by sojourners inthe state or which are merely auxiliary tothe fulfillment of educational purposes. (a) The residence of a student’s parents or
guardians. (b) The situs of the source of the student’s
income. (c) To whom a student pays his or her
taxes, including property taxes. (d) The state in which a student’s
automobile is registered. (e) The state issuing the student’s driver’s
license. (f) Where the student is registered to vote. (g) The marriage of the student to a
resident of Indiana. (h) Ownership of property in Indiana and
outside of Indiana. (i) The residence claimed by the student
on loan applications, federal incometax returns, and other documents.
(j) The place of the student’s summeremployment, attendance at summerschool, or vacation.
(k) The student’s future plans includingcommitted place of future employmentor future studies.
(l) Admission to a licensed profession inIndiana.
(m) Membership in civic, community, andother organizations in Indiana orelsewhere.
(n) All present and intended futureconnections or contacts outside ofIndiana.
(o) The facts and documents pertaining tothe person’s past and existing status asa student.
(p) Parents’ tax returns and otherinformation, particularly whenemancipation is claimed.
5. The fact that a person pays taxes and votesin the state does not in itself establishresidence, but will be considered ashereinbefore set forth.
6. The Registrar or the person fulfilling thoseduties on each campus shall classify eachstudent as resident or nonresident and mayrequire proof of all relevant facts. Theburden of proof is upon the studentmaking a claim to a resident student status.
7. A Standing Committee on Residence shallbe appointed by the President of theUniversity and shall include two studentsfrom among such as may be nominated bythe student body presidents of one or moreof the campuses of the university. If fewerthan four are nominated, the President mayappoint from among students notnominated.
—————————1Rules 2(b) and 2(c) apply only to unemancipatedpersons under 21 years of age.2Invocation of the provision in Rule 2(a) that appliesto cases of divorce or separation requires appropriatelegal documentation.
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8. A student who is not satisfied by thedetermination of the Registrar has theright to lodge a written appeal with theStanding Committee on Residence within30 days of receipt of written notice of theRegistrar’s determination, whichCommittee shall review the appeal in afair manner and shall afford to the studenta personal hearing upon written request. Astudent may be represented by counsel atsuch hearing. The Committee shall reportits determination to the student in writing.If no appeal is taken within the timeprovided herein, the decision of theRegistrar shall be final and binding.
9. The Standing Committee on Residence isauthorized to classify a student as aresident student, though not meeting thespecific requirements herein set forth, ifsuch student’s situation presents unusualcircumstances and the individualclassification is within the general scopeof these Rules. The decision of theCommittee shall be final and shall bedeemed equivalent to a decision of theTrustees of Indiana University.
10. A student or prospective student whoshall knowingly provide false informationor shall refuse to provide or shall concealinformation for the purpose of improperlyachieving resident student status shall besubject to the full range of penalties,including expulsion, provided for by theUniversity, as well as to such otherpunishment which may be provided for bylaw.
11. A student who does not pay additionalmonies which may be due because of hisor her classification as a nonresidentstudent within 30 days after demand, shallthereupon be indefinitely suspended.
12. A student or prospective student who failsto request resident student status within aparticular semester or session and topursue a timely appeal (see Rule 8) to theStanding Committee on Residence shall bedeemed to have waived any allegedoverpayment of fees for that semester orsession.
13. If any provision of these Rules or theapplication thereof to any person orcircumstance is held invalid, the invaliditydoes not affect other provisions orapplications of these Rules which can begiven effect without the invalid provisionor application, and to this end theprovisions of these Rules are severable.
Fees The instructional fees listed here were approved at the May 2000 meeting of the Trustees of IndianaUniversity. Fees are subject to change by action of the trustees. For up-to-date information aboutfees in effect at registration time, see the campus Schedule of Classes.
Certain courses and programs requiring studios, laboratories, microscopes, computers, or otherspecial equipment may involve special fees in addition to the instructional fee. Applied music,student teaching, and some physical education courses also carry additional fees. See the campusSchedule of Classes for a list of such courses and programs.
Fees for Indiana University campuses other than Bloomington and Indianapolis are published inthe bulletin of the specific campus.
INSTRUCTIONAL FEES Indiana Resident Nonresident
Bloomington Campus
Undergraduate1 $1,951.20 flat fee/semester $6,479.05 flat fee/ semesterfor 12 to 17 credit hours for 12 to 17 credit hours
$121.80/credit hour $404.90/credit hour under 12 or over 17 under 12 or over 17
Graduate and Professional1Business–M.B.A. Program2 $4,674.55/semester $9,349.10/semester Business3 $292.25/credit hour $584.70/credit hour Law $255.10/credit hour $654.25/credit hour Library and Information Science $178.35 $519.50Optometry $206.55/credit hour $573.55/credit hour Public and Environmental Affairs— $204.10/credit hour $553.35/credit hour
M.P.A. and M.S.E.S. ProgramsOther $168.60/credit hour $491.15/credit hour
Independent Study (Correspondence) $99.60/credit hour $99.60/credit hour Dissertation research (G901)4 $150.00/semester $150.00/semesterAuditing (no credit) $25.00/credit hour $25.00/credit hourDistance Education Special Courses5 for
Schools of Education; and Health, Physical Education, and Recreation:
GraduateUndergraduate Same as rate for on-campus instruction in respective category
Indianapolis Campus
Undergraduate1 $119.00/credit hour $370.25/credit hour Graduate and Professional1
Business–M.B.A. Program $270.00/credit hour $540.00/credit hour Business–M.P.A. Program $200.00/credit hour $400.00/credit hourDentistry $13,166.00/year $28,196.00/year Engineering $178.25/credit hour $509.60/credit hourLaw $246.80/credit hour $599.40/credit hour Medicine $13,908.00/year $31,847.00/year Nursing $163.90/credit hour $472.85/credit hour Social Work $167.00/credit hour $481.50/credit hour Master of Accountancy $200.00/credit hour $400.00/credit hourOther $163.90/credit hour $472.85/credit hour
Dissertation research (G901)4 $100.00/semester $100.00/semesterAuditing (no credit) Applicable credit hour rate Applicable credit hour rateDistance Education Special Coursesfor Allied Health Histotechnology:
Graduate and Undergraduate Same as rate for on-campus instruction in respective category
—————————1 Includes credit courses in the School of Continuing Studies. 2 M.B.A. students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours of business courses will be assessed a flat rate. Enrollment inany courses other than business will be assessed on a per-credit-hour basis. 3 Graduate business credit hour rates apply to (a) M.B.A. students enrolled in fewer than 9 credit hours ofbusiness courses, and (b) students enrolled in a doctoral business program. 4 To keep their candidacies active, doctoral students with 90 credit hours or more and Master of Fine Arts studentswith 60 credit hours or more may enroll in G901 for a flat fee of $150. Also, they must have completed all graduatedegree requirements except for the dissertation or final project/performance. Enrollment in G901 is limited to sixtimes. Students who do not meet these criteria pay the applicable credit hour rate for dissertation research.5In addition to instructional fee rates, course fees of $90.00 for Education, $75.00 for HPER, and $50.00 for Libraryand Information Science will be assessed.
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INCIDENTAL FEES6 Bloomington Campus Indianapolis Campus
nondegree students $12.00, $25.00 (varies)Transcripts $9.00 $7.00University Division services fee $25.00/semesterBusiness Undergraduate program fee $200.00/semester
—————————6Applicable to both in-state and out-of-state students. 7Fee is assessed if deferred billing option is elected.8The health fee is assessed each semester/session on the Bursar’s bill for all day and evening students enrolled inmore than 3 credit hours. Eligible individuals not covered by the health fee will be seen on a fee-for-service basis.9Any payment due by you to the university that is not received by the due date is subject to a monthly late feebased on a sliding scale of at least $10.00 (for fees of $200.00 to $999.99) and as much as $50.00 (for $5,000.00 ormore). The late fee will continue to be assessed monthly until the account is restored to good standing.10After drop/add period (100 percent refund period), students will be assessed $21.00 in Bloomington and $19.00in Indianapolis for each added course, section change, change of arranged hours, or credit/audit change. On theBloomington campus, students will also be assessed for each dropped course.11A late registration fee will be assessed any student who does not register during the scheduled registrationperiod. On the Bloomington campus, the fee is $54.00 for students who register by the last Friday before classesbegin and increases by $10.00 on the Monday of each successive week to a maximum of $94.00. On theIndianapolis campus, a $40.00 late registration fee is in effect upon conclusion of registration through the end ofthe first week of classes, increasing by $25.00 the first week, $20.00 the second week, and $15.00 the third week toa maximum of $100.00. In Indianapolis summer sessions, a late registration fee of $40.00 is assessed the first week,and $65.00 the second week and thereafter. 12Bloomington students enrolled in 3 or fewer credit hours during the fall and spring semesters pay a mandatorystudent activity fee of $26.77. Students enrolled in more than 3 credit hours pay $53.55. Summer-session studentspay a fee per session according to the number of credit hours in which they are enrolled: 3 or fewer credit hours,$13.37; more than 3 credit hours, $26.77. At Indianapolis, the student activity fee for 1 to 8 credit hours is $24.25per semester. Students enrolled in 9 or more credit hours pay $44.10 per semester. Indianapolis students are alsocharged a $27.70 Athletic Development fee each semester.13A technology fee will be assessed according to the number of enrolled credit hours as follows: 3 credit hours orfewer; greater than 3 through 6 credit hours; greater than 6 credit hours.14At Indianapolis, a technology fee is assessed for summer sessions according to the number of enrolled credithours as follows: 3 or fewer credit hours; greater than 3 credit hours. At Bloomington, summer-session studentsare assessed half the regular-semester technology fee, based on the number of credit hours as follows: 3 credithours or fewer; greater than 3 credit hours.
Course Fee Refund Schedule Time of Withdrawal Refund
9- through 16-week classesDuring 1st week of classes 100% During 2nd week of classes 75% During 3rd week of classes 50% During 4th week of classes 25% During 5th week of classes
and thereafter None
5- through 8-week classesDuring 1st week of classes 100% During 2nd week of classes 50% During 3rd week of classes
and thereafter None
2- through 4-week classes During the 1st and 2nd day of classes 100% During 3rd and 4th day of classes 50% During 5th day of classes
and thereafter None
1-week (or less) classesDuring 1st day of classes 100% During 2nd day of classes 50% During 3rd day of classes
and thereafter None The refund policy applies to credit hour feesand all course-related fees.
Procedure See the Schedule of Classes for moreinformation about how to withdraw fromclasses.
Student Financial Assistance Students canobtain information about financial assistancethrough the financial aid office, through thestudent employment office, or through theirschools and departments. For courses taken inBloomington, contact the Office of StudentFinancial Assistance or Human ResourcesManagement for information about faculty/staff fee courtesy; for courses taken at IUPUI,contact the Office of Student Financial AidServices.
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Veterans BenefitsEligible students will receive veterans benefits according to the following scale, which is based onthe number of credit hours in which the student is enrolled.
Bloomington and IUPUI Bloomington
Undergraduate Fall/Spring IUPUI Bloomington and IUPUIBenefits Semesters1 Summer I1 Summer I Summer II1
full 12 or more 6 4 6 three-quarters 9-11 4-5 3 4-5 one-half 6-8 3 2 3 tuition only fewer than 6 1-2 1 1-2
Graduate Benefits full 8 or more 4 4 4 three-quarters 6-7 3 3 3 one-half 4-5 2 2 2 tuition only fewer than 4 1 1 1
—————————1 Students on the IUPUI campus who are taking Summer I or II classes lasting more than six weeks should checkwith a VA representative in the Office of the Registrar for positive verification of their benefit status.
It is the responsibility of the veteran or veterandependent to sign up for benefits each semesteror summer session of enrollment. It is also theresponsibility of the veteran or veterandependent on the Bloomington campus tonotify the Office of Veterans Affairs of anyschedule change that may increase or decreasethe amount of benefits allowed. Veterans andveteran dependents on the IUPUI campusshould notify the Office of the Registrar.
Veterans with service-connected disabilitiesmay qualify for the Department of VeteransAffairs Vocational Rehabilitation Program.They should contact their regional VA office foreligibility information.
At IUPUI, veterans and veteran dependentsmust notify their veteran benefit representativein the Office of the Registrar in person at thetime of registration.
