Educational Programs

The College’s rigorous academic programs feature:

• A clinically-based curriculum that provides you with the opportunity to work out in the field with patients starting during your first week.
• A strong emphasis upon the integration of the basic and clinical sciences.
• A network of 70 field sites that enable you to work with ethnically diverse populations, children and the elderly.
• “Just-in-time” teaching, through which the timing and sequencing of educational assignments are directly linked to patient care experiences.
• An educational program based within the broader context of the patient’s relationship to the community and the health care system.

Degree Options

Four-year Doctor of Optometry Degree Program

This program prepares you for a career as a clinician, researcher or educator. Our unique elective program provides you with the opportunity for advanced education in an area of personal interest with options for pursuing a postgraduate education. Learn more...

M.S.  in Vision Science

The Master of Science in Vision Science is designed to provide experience in vision research methodology through the development and execution of an original research project, and completion and defense of a research thesis. The curriculum is based on a total of 55.5 credit hours of study Learn more...

Advanced Standing International Program

This program is one component of the College’s ongoing commitment to international optometry and its efforts to develop highly educated professionals who may then contribute to the development of optometry in their home countries. Learn more...

Accelerated Doctor of Optometry Degree Program

This program is designed for individuals possessing advanced knowledge and skills who can provide unique contributions though teaching, research, and clinical care. Learn more...

Office of Academic Affairs	Phone: 617-236-6260		Fax: 617-369-0174
Vice President/Dean of Academic Affairs	David Heath, O.D., EdM		heathd@neco.edu
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs	Elizabeth Hoppe, OD, DPH		hoppee@neco.edu
Academic Programs Coordinator	Catherine Berce, EdM		bercec@neco.edu
Clinical Education Programs Manager	Rosanne LaBollita		labollitar@neco.edu
Administrative Assistant	Jen Vaccaro		vaccaroj@neco.edu