{"id":100046,"date":"2025-04-22T13:04:27","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T20:04:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/?page_id=100046"},"modified":"2026-10-13T10:47:49","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T17:47:49","slug":"certificate-in-pre-dental-and-pre-optometry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/biology\/programs\/certificate-in-pre-dental-and-pre-optometry\/","title":{"rendered":"Certificate in Pre-Dental and Pre-Optometry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-6iup18jy-01566d90b89a2c846d1a976e9c4b7d39\">\n.avia-section.av-6iup18jy-01566d90b89a2c846d1a976e9c4b7d39{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url('https:\/\/sou.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2025\/04\/ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø-Certificate-in-Pre-Dental-and-Pre-Optometry-at-Southern-Oregon-University-Ashland.webp') ;\nbackground-position:50% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div 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Academic Certification<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-48rk04jy-649ac8c19562a08c22bc10143cd31f7d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock right-pillow'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>A Dentist is a licensed medical professional who possesses expertise in oral health and provides direct patient care. Dentists are trained to diagnose, treat, and provide preventative oral care. Dentists may specialize in areas related to oral health, such as oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, or endodontics. To learn more about becoming a Dentist, you can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/resources\/careers\/practicing-dentistry\" target=\"_blank\">American Dental Association (ADA) website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>An Optometrist is a licensed medical professional who specializes in eye and vision health and provides direct patient care. Optometrists are trained to perform comprehensive eye exams, diagnose and manage vision problems and other eye conditions, and prescribe corrective lenses. They work closely with Ophthalmologists, who are medical doctors that specialize in eye surgeries. To learn more about becoming an Optometrist, you can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/optometriceducation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">Association of Schools and Colleges of Optometry (ASCO) website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The curriculum covers essential areas in the physical, chemical, biological, health, and social sciences, ensuring students develop a comprehensive understanding of human body systems, including the oral cavity and the eyes. Coursework in Principles of Biology and General Chemistry is required to enter the certificate program. The certificate requires completion of 36 credits, consisting of required and elective courses.<\/p>\n<p>Upon completion of the certificate program, students will have met the prerequisites needed to apply to most dental or optometry schools. However, it is still recommended to investigate the specific prerequisites for each individual school of interest and discuss additional needs with an advisor.<\/p>\n<p>For questions about this certificate, you may contact the following Biology faculty members:<br \/>\nDr. Nicholas Stewart, <a href=\"mailto:stewartn@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stewartn@sou.edu<\/a><br \/>\nDr. Melissa LaBonty, <a href=\"mailto:labontym@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">labontym@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-button-wrap av-45ogvi6m-77b1a4e8e13f0a244c25d9d7f9962f13-wrap avia-button-left  avia-builder-el-13  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '><a href="https:\/\/sou26-27.catalog.prod.coursedog.com\/programs"  class='avia-button av-45ogvi6m-77b1a4e8e13f0a244c25d9d7f9962f13 av-link-btn avia-icon_select-no avia-size-large avia-position-left avia-color-dark'  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"  aria-label=\"SEE COURSE 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av-3nghcwb2-caeedd10a5453a3364c19370d830c609 hr-custom  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_textblock  pillow hr-center hr-icon-no'><span class='hr-inner inner-border-av-border-thin'><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3kkggd8u-53e4c5c3bb3ff94011a2fbde318af13e\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3kkggd8u-53e4c5c3bb3ff94011a2fbde318af13e .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3kkggd8u-53e4c5c3bb3ff94011a2fbde318af13e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span class=\"heavy-man\">Contact:<\/span><br \/>\nNick Stewart &#8211; <a href=\"tel:+15415526947\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">541.552.6947<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:stewartn@sou.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stewartn@sou.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3bwpng5q-3d66a79c992808cf6b05d7142f4260f9\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3bwpng5q-3d66a79c992808cf6b05d7142f4260f9 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3bwpng5q-3d66a79c992808cf6b05d7142f4260f9 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Associate Degree Paths<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roguecc.edu\/catalog2022-23\/Maps\/OTM.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer, RCC<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.klamathcc.edu\/en-US\/admissions\/transfer-programs\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Associate of Science Transfer, KCC<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/umpqua.edu\/ucc\/academics\/find-your-path\/biology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Biology, Associate of Science Transfer, UCC<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3awygaa6-3ef647875b1c535b77585c85b01bdf89\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-3awygaa6-3ef647875b1c535b77585c85b01bdf89 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-3awygaa6-3ef647875b1c535b77585c85b01bdf89 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Majors<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/biology\/programs\/biology-ba-bs\/\">Biology<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/biology\/programs\/biomedical-science-bs\/\">Biomedical Science<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-35yh69se-92cab36b0e0ba1cc432c48a5318171e9\">\n#top 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href=\"\/academics\/biology\/programs\/certificate-in-pre-medical\/\">Pre-Medical, Certificate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2yar3g9a-48c7f184287c7d1a6050049bdb0c42df\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2yar3g9a-48c7f184287c7d1a6050049bdb0c42df .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2yar3g9a-48c7f184287c7d1a6050049bdb0c42df '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Similar Micro-Credentials<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"\/academics\/education\/programs\/public-health-education\/\">Public Health Education<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"\/academics\/spanish\/programs\/spanish-for-health-care\/\">Spanish for Health Care<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2w8iglou-3703676c78d32477cab4fcc3a6b9ba71\">\n#top .av_textblock_section.av-2w8iglou-3703676c78d32477cab4fcc3a6b9ba71 .avia_textblock{\ntext-align:center;\n}\n<\/style>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-2w8iglou-3703676c78d32477cab4fcc3a6b9ba71 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock mossy-link'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Sample Graduate Degrees<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/science.oregonstate.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/biochemistry-and-biophysics\" target=\"_blank\">Graduate Program in Biochemistry and Biophysics, OSU<\/a> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/insight.uoregon.edu\/portal\/academic_programs?cmd=programcall&amp;programid=1ce0ee94-bc41-412a-a4e1-e6adc7012b7b\" target=\"_blank\">Biology PhD, U of O<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-2s4zq1n2-adcdeb4845e6f674432837f3a1bea704\">\n#top 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