requirments for becoming a chiropractor
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: I am very interested in becoming a chiropractor.
I plan on attending the college of san mateo for two years and than transfer to UC Davis. I need to know the required classes to take and your advice on pursuing this career. Also are there any prerequisits needed to even apply? Are there any tests or special requirements? And what major does chiropractics fall under? Any type of help would be highly appreciated, thanks.
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Dr Shane dc
Below are the current requirements to enter Life Chiropractic College West (LCCW). It is located in Hayward, Ca so, probably the most convenient college for you. The president of LCCW, Dr Gerry Clum, is a leader in the chiropractic profesion. You will receive a very well rounded education that includes the science, philosophy and art of chiropractic under his guidance. A minimum of 90 semester credits or 135 quarter credits of transferable college coursework.
A minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale. GPA will be calculated twice; once in the standard fashion and again using only the specified prerequisite courses below. Both calculations must meet the 2.5 minimum. One or more biology classes to equal a minimum of 6 semester credits (9 quarter credits). Classes must include related lecture and lab. Biology courses must be animal or human oriented (anatomy/physiology preferred). 12 semester (or 18 quarter) credits of chemistry; to include a minimum of 3 credits (5 quarter) of general/inorganic chemistry and 6 credits (9 quarter) of organic and/or biochemistry. At least 6 semester hours of the chemistry courses (usually 2 classes) must include pertinent related laboratory work. Any remaining credit hours may be in any chemistry course accepted by LCCW, including chemistry for life sciences and analytical chemistry.One or more physics classes to equal a minimum of 6 semester (or 9 quarter) credits. At least one term must contain pertinent related laboratory work. A biomechanics, kinesiology, exercise physiology, statistics or radiology class may be substituted for ONE term of physics.
All science classes must be passed with a minimum of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale (usually a C grade).A minimum of 6 semester (or 9 quarter) credits of English or communicative skills. A minimum of 3 semester (or 5 quarter) credits of psychology. A minimum of 15 semester (or 23 quarter) credits in the social sciences or humanities. Courses in public speaking, critical thinking, ethics, writing, and sociology are preferred. No more than 20 semester credits of the admission prerequisites can be the result of College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) exams or through advanced placement. No science course credits acquired in this manner will apply toward prerequisites. Applicants are encouraged to include communication classes and business courses related to establishing professional practice for the remaining required credits.Have a ton of questions? Of course you do! Give us a call at 800-788-4476 x4501, or email the Office of Admissions, and we’d be happy to answer them!
E.J.
Gee! With that much schooling, You would think that one of you would be able to answer some of these questions.
Dr Shane dc
You should e-mail the site owners directly and ask them to formerly request a chiropractor to answer the posts. I have answered a couple when I have had the time. I have, however, never been asked to do so. I would encourage people to continue to submit their questions. I can only imagine that they will eventually be answered and, even if not in time for the individual who submitted the post, then the information will be their for someone else with a similar concern
mike mojica
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crystal bishop
i just need info on chiropractic care. what it is all about the yearly salary and things I need to know in becoming a chiropractor and making it a career.