South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 95 - DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, LICENSING AND REGULATION BOARD OF EXAMINERS IN OPTOMETRY
Section 95-3 - Licensure Requirements

A. All schools or colleges of optometry that hold accreditation from the Accreditation council for Optometric Education are approved by the Board as the basis for licensure. Schools or colleges accredited by other bodies will be considered on a case by case basis for approval.

B. As a prerequisite for initial licensure, an applicant must have a passing score on the South Carolina Optometric Jurisprudence Examination and a passing score on parts one (I), two (II), and three (III) of the National Board of Examiners in Optometry examination or the equivalent as determined by the Board.