Mission and Vision
MISSION
The mission of the Opticianry Program is to train qualified opticians who receive education in line with national and international standards in the field of eye health and optics, integrate scientific knowledge with practice, adhere to the principles of professional ethics, embrace a patient- and service-oriented approach, and are able to adapt to technological developments.
In line with this mission, the program has adopted the following core objectives:
- Developing students' professional knowledge, skills and competencies within the framework of a quality assurance system,
- Conducting education and training processes with a continuous improvement (PDCA cycle) approach,
- Training individuals who are responsive to the needs of the sector, stakeholders and society,
- Fostering lifelong learning, critical thinking and problem-solving skills,
- Equipping graduates with competencies that enhance their employability.
VISION
The vision of the Opticianry Program is to be a leading program in practice-oriented education, recognized nationally as a model among associate degree programs in eye health and optics in terms of quality assurance, education and training processes, and graduate competencies; closely following international developments and integrating them into its curriculum; and establishing strong collaborations with the sector.
In line with this vision, the program aims to sustain an educational approach that:
- Embraces continuous improvement,
- Effectively reflects stakeholder feedback in its educational processes,
- Is preferred for the professional competence and ethical stance of its graduates,
- Uses innovative teaching methods and technologies.