2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog
Pre-Professional Study
Programs
Pre-Chiropractic
Advisors: Dr. Julie Larson, Dr. Kerry Openshaw, Dr. Mark Wallert
- The pre-chiropractic student should fulfill all requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree at Bemidji State University. The student should declare an academic major. Pre-chiropractic is not an academic major. Although the major may be in any field of study, experience indicates that a Biology major will provide the student with an advantage while attending chiropractic school.
- Early entrance into chiropractic school is possible for some students. Most students, however, enter chiropractic school after completing a baccalaureate degree. Many states now require that chiropractors must have a baccalaureate degree in addition to their chiropractic degree prior to being licensed as a chiropractor. In addition, some chiropractic schools may require more courses than listed below. It is the responsibility of the pre-chiropractic student to become aware of these additional requirements and to plan his or her pre-chiropractic curriculum accordingly.
- The pre-chiropractic student should work closely with the pre-chiropractic advisor so all course requirements are fulfilled prior to entrance into chiropractic school. Delay in meeting with the pre-chiropractic advisor will likely result in delayed entrance into chiropractic school.
- In addition to a strong background in behavioral sciences, English, and humanities, the following courses are specifically required for entrance into most chiropractic schools:
BIOL 1211, 1212, 2360, 3250, 3260, 3710
CHEM 2211, 2212, 3311, 3312, 3371, 3372
ENGL 1151, 2152
MATH 1470
PHYS 1101, 1102 (or) 2101, 2102 - The following courses are strongly recommended to be included in the student's pre-chiropractic curriculum:
ACCT 1100
BIOL 1300, 3580, 3590, 3920, 4270
CHEM 4411, 4412, 4471
PSY 1100
SOC 1104
SPCM 1100 - A suggested pre-chiropractic academic schedule is listed below; numbers in parentheses are semester credits:
Freshman
BIOL 1211, 1212; F, S; (4,4)
CHEM 2211, 2212; F, S; (4,4)
ENGL 1151, 2152; F, S; (3,3)
MATH 1470; F or S; (5)
Electives: Consult your Pre-Chiropractic Advisor
Sophomore
BIOL 1300; F or S; (2)
BIOL 2360, 3710; F, S; (4,4)
BIOL 3920; F; (1)
CHEM 3311, 3312; F, S; (3,3)
CHEM 3371, 3372; F, S; (1,1)
PHYS: Consult your Pre-Chiropractic Advisor F, S; (5,5)
Electives: Consult your Pre-Chiropractic Advisor
Junior
BIOL 3250, 3260; F, S; (4,4)
Electives: Consult your Pre-Chiropractic Advisor
Senior
Consult your Pre-Chiropractic Advisor