Doctor of Chiropractic Prerequisite Coursework
To learn more about specific courses you can take at your current undergraduate institution, please call the Office of Admissions (800) 533-9210 or send us an email.
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program
- 90 Semester Hours of College Credit
- Minimum prerequisite GPA requirement - 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
For admission to the Doctor of Chiropractic program, all students must furnish proof of having earned a minimum of 90 semester hours applicable to the award of a baccalaureate degree at an institution or institutions accredited by a nationally recognized agency. Included in these credits must be a minimum of 48 semester hours in the course areas listed below.
The pre-professional education must total a minimum of 90 semester hours of credit earned at an institution or institutions accredited by a nationally recognized agency. Included in these credits must be a minimum of 48 semester hours in the course areas listed below with at least a ‘C’ or higher (2.0 on a 4.0 scale). All matriculants must have earned a 90-hour cumulative and prerequisite grade point average of at least 2.50 on a scale of 4.0.
Hours to constitute the 48 semester hour prerequisite requirement:
Biological Science - Minimum 6 semester hours with associated labs
Chemistry - Minimum of 12 semester hours of chemistry
- At least 3 semester hours must be general/inorganic chemistry
- At least 6 semester hours must be organic chemistry and/or biochemistry
- At least 6 semester hours of chemistry must include pertinent related laboratories
Physics - Minimum of 6 semester hours of physics and related studies
- At least 3 semester hours of physics with pertinent related laboratory
- At least 3 semester hours of additional physics, biomechanics, kinesiology, statistics or exercise physiology (no lab required)
Psychology - At least 3 semester hours
Social Science/Humanities - Minimum of 15 semester hours
- Social Science areas include anthropology, economics, geography, history, management, marketing, political science, psychology and sociology
- Humanity areas include art, foreign language, literature, music, philosophy, drama and religion
Language/Communications - Minimum of 6 semester hours
- Language / Communications include any college level courses in the English Department and/or speech, literature and mass communications
Additional suggested classes
Students can take the following list to fulfill the 90 semester hour requirement
- Advanced Science Classes – In addition to the prerequisite science classes
- Business Classes – Marketing, Management, Advertising, Business Administration
- Communication Classes – Speech, Mass Communications
- Computer Skills
Some state licensing boards may require additional education upon beginning a chiropractic program. Students should consult with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards at www.FCLB.org.
If your GPA falls below the present CCE minimum or you are short of prerequisite courses, feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at (80) -533-9210 or email at loganadm@logan.edu. Logan may be able to help you meet the admission requirements.