Pre-Chiropractic
Essential Courses
| Course # | Title | Credit Hours | Prerequisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI 105 | Biological Diversity and Ecology | 3 | None |
| BI 121 | Biology Lab I | 1 | BI 105 (corequisite) |
| BI 106 | Structure and Function of Cells and Organisms | 3 | BI 105 and CH 105 |
| BI 122 | Biology Lab II | 1 | BI 105 and BI 121 (prerequsites) |
| CH 105 | Organic Chemistryl Concepts I | 3 | None |
| CH 116 | Organic Chemistry Lab I | 1 | CH 106 (corequisite) |
| CH 106 | Organic Chemistry Concepts II | 3 | CH 105 (with C or better) |
| CH 118 | Organic Chemistry Lab II | 1 | CH 106 |
| CH 232 | Intro to Inorganic Chemistry | 4 | CH 105 and CH 116 |
| CH 250 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 | CH 232 |
| PC 200 | General Physics I | 3 | PC 206 (corequisite) |
| OR | |||
| PC 202 | Introductory Physics I | 3 | MA 130 and PC 206 (corequisites) |
| PC 206 | Physics Lab I* | 1 | PC 200 or PC 202 (corequisite) |
| PC 201 | General Physics II** | 3 | PC 200; PC 207 (corequisite) |
| OR | |||
| PC 203 | Introductory Physics II** | 3 | PC 202 and MA 130; PC 207 (corequisite) |
| PC 207 | Physics Lab II* | 1 | PC 201 or PC 203 (corequisite) |
| PY 101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | None |
| Varies | Humanities | 3 | Varies |
| Varues | Fine Arts | 3 | Varies |
| EN OR CM | English/Communication | 3 | Varies |
| EB 201 | The Management Process | 3 | None |
*NYCC does not require Physics Lab, but some schools do. **Math-based statistics (Intro to Probability and Statistics; prerequisite is Calculus I) may be substituted for Physics II for NYCC and several other schools.
Important Notes:
- Strongly recommend Dynamics of Biological Processes, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology. Also recommend calculus, zoology, comparative anatomy, genetics, microbiology, foreign language (especially Spanish), sociology, economics, business courses, communication courses, ethics, and upper level psychology.
- These courses reflect program requirements for our affiliation with the New York Chiropractic College only. Although this course list will be sufficient for most other programs, make sure to check requirements of other schools in which you are interested no later than your sophomore year.
- This course list does NOT represent a POE, nor does it cover College requirements. Design a POE, preferably in an academic area, in consultation with your advisor. Note: If you are in a 3 +_ program, course work during the first year of professional school can count toward upper level POE requirements.
- Make sure to have an advisor on the Health Professions Committee, preferably Dr. Kirchhof-Glazier.
- In addition to your course work you are urged to gain some experience in chiropractic care either during the school year or over the summer.
REQUIREMENTS
New York Chiropractic College
Regular Progression (4 years at Juniata) OR 3 + 3 B.S./D.C. Program
| Classes | Credits |
|---|---|
| Biology, Chemistry, and Physics with lab in at least half of the courses | 24 |
| At least one course in humanities, social sciences, fine arts and business management | 12 or more |
Competitive credentials: For 3+3 students overall GPA of 3.1 for 3+3 students with C (repeat any C- courses) or better in all science prerequisite courses. Students applying after 4 years at Juniata need at least a 3.00 overall GPA and 2.75 in the prerequisites. Students with a B.S. degree and a GPA of 3.25 or better, 3 credits of biology, and 9 additional science credits, made be exempt from specific prerequisites. Students applying after 4 years at Juniata should have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and 2.75 in the prerequisites.
Helpful websites:
American Chiropractic Association - www.amerchiro.org
New York Chiropractic College - http://www.nycc.edu
General Information: http://www.explorehealthcareers.org/en/Index.aspx
SUGGESTED CORE PROGRESSION FOR Pre-CHIROPRACTIC*
*If you are planning to study abroad or if you are in accelerated program consult with your Health Professions advisor to plan your course progression
Bolded courses are offered only in the indicated semester and/or require a specific sequence due to Juniata prerequisites. Non-bolded courses are either offered in both semesters or represent open-ended choices, making them more flexible in when they can be taken. Course progressions after the freshman year are not carved in stone. Your particular course sequence may be different, depending on your situation. Consult with your advisor.
| FALL | SPRING | |
|---|---|---|
| Freshman Year | BI 105 | Biology Lab II |
| Biology Lab I | Organic Chemistry Concepts II (if C or better in OCC I) | |
| Organic Chem Concepts I | Humanities Course | |
| Organic Chem Lab I |
| FALL | SPRING | |
|---|---|---|
| Sophomore Year | BI 106 | Analytical Chemistry |
| Intro to Inorganic Chemistry | Fine Arts | |
| Organic Chem Lab II | English/Communications | |
| Psychology | ||
| Humanities or Social Science Course |
| FALL | SPRING | |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Year | Physics I and Lab | Physics II and Lab |
| The Management Process |
If you do an accelerated program plan to finish most or all of the prerequisite courses the year before your final year at Juniata. If you have one or two courses to complete your final year at Juniata, you could be conditionally accepted to professional school based on your academic record up to that point and on successful completion of the remaining prerequisite courses.
If you study abroad the SAFEST strategy is to take ALL prerequisite courses for professional school in the U.S., which may require you to take courses in the U.S. over the summer, preferably at a 4 year institution. However, if this is extremely difficult for your situation, check with the professional schools you wish to attend to see if they will accept courses taken abroad and if so, get their response in writing. Also if you have a Biology POE and will not have BI 207 by the time you go abroad, check with the Biology Department to see if there is a Cell and Molecular course you can take abroad that will enable you to take upper level biology offerings at Juniata your senior year that require BI 207 (ex. Physiology, Immunology, and Microbiology)
Be mindful of your POE courses, which are NOT indicated here. For example, if you have a Biology POE, you will need to take Freshman seminar the spring of your freshman year, Frontiers of Biology the fall of your sophomore year, and Biology 207 at your earliest opportunity after completing Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry.
