Papers as Graduation Requirements in OD Programs

[UWOptom]

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Hi

I came across a paper today, and at the end of it, was written:

This paper was in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Optometry at the Illinois College of Optometry.

Now, this paper is from eons (or in Sarah Palin's case, ions) ago i.e. 1993. But this was the first time I've seen any reference to such a graduation requirement.

UW doesn't have a "thesis" as part of its program. Just curious - do any other schools do?

 

[jefguth]

ICO still has the same requirement, and many of my externship sites also required the completion of a research paper/case report.

 

[JMU07]

SCO has writing requirements as well.