Eyewear Dispensing Specialist Certificate (EDS1)
The Eyewear Dispensing Specialist Certificate is a short-term program designed to provide the basic knowledge and skills needed to gain employment as an eyewear dispensing specialist. The program also provides the opportunity for individuals in the optical field to obtain formal education in a specialized area.
Employment Opportunities
Eyewear dispensing specialists work under the supervision of a licensed Ophthalmologist or Optometrist to design, measure, fit, and select frames for clients according to a written optical prescription. Graduates of this program may seek employment in retail optical centers or eye clinics.
Admissions Criteria
- Submit a completed application and application fee;
- Be at least 16 years of age;
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
- Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
- Meet the following assessment requirements:
| Test |
Reading |
Writing |
Numerical |
Algebra |
| Accuplacer |
55 |
60 |
34 |
NA |
| Accuplacer (Next Gen) |
224 |
236 |
229 |
NA |
| Compass |
70 |
32 |
26 |
NA |
| SAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| SAT |
270 |
280 |
310 |
NA |
| ACT |
14 |
13 |
14 |
NA |
| ASSET |
37 |
38 |
32 |
NA |
| PSAT |
16 |
15 |
18 |
NA |
| GED |
NA |
145 |
145 |
NA |
| TABE |
461 |
NA |
442 |
NA |
Eyewear Dispensing Specialist Certificate Curriculum
The curriculum for the Eyewear Dispensing Specialist Certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program spring or fall semester. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 29 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 675 contact hours and generally takes 4 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (29 Credits)
Program Costs
Tuition/Fees: $3,270
Books/Supplies: $850
Uniform Costs: Approximately $80
Drug Screening: $30
(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)