The College of Optometry administers the only professional training program for optometrists in Missouri and is just one of twenty-two ASCO member institutions in North America that award the degree Doctor of Optometry. Over 97% of our students have earned a baccalaureate degree prior to their admission to the 4- year professional degree program which is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Optometric Education (ACOE). At least one of the nearly 1300 graduates may be found in over 37 states and 2 foreign countries.