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Academic Preparation for CHIROPRACTIC

Board-qualified and licensed chiropractors are entitled by law to the title "Doctor of Chiropractic" (D.C.). To become state licensed, you will need to complete a minimum of six years of college study and clinic internship at an institution accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and pass a state board examination, including written and practical tests on basic science and clinical subjects. The California Board of Chiropractic Examiners also requires practitioners to complete annual postgraduate study for license renewal.

REQUIRED PREREQUISITES

DEGREE AWARDED IN THIS FIELD:
D.C.      
Biology

20A, 20B, 20C, 20L

(With lab 1 year)

119/L

130/L 135
Chemistry

1A, 1B/1M, 1C/1N

(With lab 1 year)

108A/L, 108B/L, 108C

or

112 A/L, 112 B/M, 112 C/N

(With lab 2-3 quarters)

   
Physics

6A/L, 6B/M, 6C/N
or
5A/L, 5B/M, 5C/N

(With lab 1 year)

     
English Proficiency: Oral and Written      
Psychology 2 courses      
Social Science/Humanities 7-8 courses      

 

The courses listed above are minimum preparation. Please note that some of these courses, especially the sciences, may have other prerequisites such as mathematics.

SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL PREPARATION

Courses that contribute to professional and cultural background.

For general information, check http://www.amerchiro.org/ or the Chiropractic College Directory.  For specific requirements, check each school (catalog or web site).

REMEMBER: YOU WILL BE APPLYING TO CHIROPRACTIC SCHOOL APPROXIMATELY 6 TO 12 MONTHS BEFORE MATRICULATION. PLAN ACCORDINGLY.

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