MSCHE/ACOE Self Study

 With the completion of the SUNY system-wide strategic plan, the College needs to review its own plan and establish explicit links.  The new facilities master planning process for 2013-2023 needs to be informed by and articulated with the College’s Strategic Plan to maximize benefits to the College’s educational, research and patient care programs.

B. Curriculum and Student Learning ACOE Standard II; MSCHE Standards 11, 13 & 14

This section is divided into Educational Offerings (MSCHE 11), Related Educational Activities (MSCHE 13) and Assessment of Student Learning (MSCHE 14). Please note, however, that aspects of assessment of student learning are included throughout Section B. The relevant College programs are presented separately under each of these headings. When discussing the professional (OD) program, ACOE standards are referenced. Please note that ACOE Standards are not covered in numerical sequence. Educational Offerings (MSCHE 11) The College offers a limited number of programs in support of its educational mission to “develop outstanding optometrists and vision scientists.” The primary programs are as follows:  Doctor of Optometry (OD)

 MS in Vision Science  PhD in Vision Science

 Combined OD/MS in Vision Science  Combined OD/PhD in Vision Science  Post-graduate Residencies  Continuing Professional Education Professional (OD) Program

2.1 The optometric curriculum fulfills the intent of the mission statement of the program to prepare graduates for entry level practice as defined by the program. A fundamental element of the College’s published mission is to develop outstanding optometrists (http://www.sunyopt.edu/about/five_year_plan.shtml) . The attributes, knowledge, skills and ethical values required for the entry level practice of optometry, as detailed in Expected Competencies and Attributes for Optometrists Graduating from the State College of Optometry, State University of New York (Appendix A-4), inform course and curricular learning objectives and

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