Optical Science Technology (AAS)
The Associate Degree Program in Applied Sciences in Optical Sciences offers a university preparation that produces the development of the technical skills and the competences of the profession; it offers, in addition, a scientific base and the most recent knowledge in the professional field.
The courses aim to prepare the student for carrying out the functions and operations required in the optician profession. They aim to enable the student to perform in the optics market.
In order to obtain the permanent license in Puerto Rico, the graduate must pass the Board’s examination offered by the Examining Board of Optician.
In practice the profession in another jurisdiction, it will be governed by that jurisdiction.
Students must be available to do the laboratories and practices in the centers authorized by the University.
The Ponce Campus is authorized to offer this Program.
Admission Requirements
- Meet the admission requirements established in the General Catalog of the University.
- Provide a certificate of no criminal record.
- Provide an updated certificate of health, issued by the Department of Health or an authorized doctor.
- Have a minimum high school grade point index of 2.50. In the case of transfer or intra transfer, the institutional norm will be followed.
Graduation Requirements
For graduation this program will require the approval of all courses of the major with a minimum grade of C.
Requirements for the Associate Degree in Applied Science in Optical Science Technology
| General Education Requirements |
24 credits |
| Major Requirements |
41 credits |
| Total |
65 credits |
General Education Requirements - 24 credits
| GESP | Spanish - Select 6 credits from the GESP category | 6 |
| GEEN | English - Select 6 credits from the GEEN category | 6 |
| GEP-GEMA 1000 | Quantitative Reasoning | 3 |
| GEP-GEHS 2010 | Historical Process of Contemporary Puerto Rico | 3 |
| GEP-GECF 1010 | Introduction to the Christian Faith | 3 |
| GEP-GEIC 1010 | Information and Computing Technologies | 3 |
Major Requirements - 41 credits