Pre-Chiropractic Program

In addition to courses for the major, you will complete 30 credit hours of General Studies courses. General Studies courses are distributed over 10 Core Academic Tenets (CATs). Some CAT course options are required as prerequisites for the Pre-Chiropractic program. These are included in the list of courses below.

• BIO 104 Environmental Concerns (4 credits) - Selected topics of Environmental Concerns to be presented by the laboratory-oriented approach, and in compliance with the requirements of General Studies. Does not apply to any major, minor, or endorsement in any science area (BIO, CHE, EAS, NAT) unless specified. 4 hours lecture-lab combined. This course is recommended for chiropractic school and fulfills the CAT 10 requirement.
   
• BIO 110 Biology Concepts  (4 credits) - The first course for biology majors. A grade of C- or better in this course is a prerequisite for all biology courses in the biology concentration. A study of the microscope, basic cell structure and function, DNA replication, mitosis, meiosis, genetics, evolution, population biology, and diversity. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. $30 class fee required. This course is required for chiropractic school and fulfills the CAT 7 requirement. Prerequisite: One year of high school biology or BIO 102 Biology for General Studies.
   
• CNA 100 Principles of Human Communication (3 credits) - Students will acquire knowledge of the elements and models of communication in a variety of situations. In particular, students will learn about the nature of interpersonal, small group, public speaking, and organizational communication. Beyond this, the student will prepare and present speeches and public presentations in interpersonal, small group, organizational, and public speaking settings, and contexts. C or above required for educator preparation students. This course is required for chiropractic school and fulfills the CAT 2 requirement.
   
• MAT 180 Applied Probability and Statistics (3 credits) - An introduction to the practice of statistics including sampling, experimental design, data displays, descriptive statistics, binomial and normal probability distributions, sampling distributions, one and two sample confidence intervals, hypothesis tests for means and proportions, and linear regression with analysis. Traditional and resampling/bootstrapping methods are employed. 4 hours of lecture-lab combined. This course is required for chiropractic school and fulfills the CAT 3 requirement. Prerequisite: Placement or C- or better in MAT 121 College Algebra, MAT 130 Precalculus, or MAT 140 Calculus I
   
• PSY 101 General Psychology (3 credits) - An overview of human behavior from various psychological perspectives. Topics covered to include: learning, maturation, biological foundations, motivation, perception, personality development, personal awareness, abnormal behavior, and social behavior. This course is required for chiropractic school and fulfills the CAT 5 requirement.

• BIO 200 Zoology (4 credits) - A study of the principles of biology as they apply to the uniformity, diversity, and organization of the animal kingdom. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Class fee of $30 required. Prerequisite: C- or better in BIO 110 Biology Concepts
   
• BIO 220 Human Anatomy (4 credits) - Study of the anatomic structure of the human organism. The 11 organ systems of the human and representative quadrupeds will be examined in detail with lecture, dissection, and other laboratory exercises. Dissection is required of all students taking this course. An understanding of human anatomy is beneficial for students that will ultimately enroll in advanced courses of cell biology, histology, comparative vertebrate embryology and anatomy, and parasitology. Having training in human anatomy is also beneficial for students interested in health-related and biomedical careers. 3 hours lecture and one 3-hour lab. Class fee of $30 required. Prerequisite: BIO 110 Biology Concepts
   
• BIO 340 Human Physiology (4 credits) - A study of the fundamental physiological processes of the human body. Functions of the 11 organ systems will be studied. 3 hours lecture and one 3-hour lab. Class fee of $30 required. Prerequisite: BIO 220 Human Anatomy and CHE 106 General Chemistry I
   
• CHE 106 General Chemistry I (4 credits) - Emphasis on nomenclature, atomic structure, bonding, gaseous and liquid states, equilibrium, and stoichiometry. 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory. Class fee of $20 required. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHE 102 Chemistry for General Studies
   
• CHE 107 General Chemistry II (4 credits) - A continuation of CHE 106 General Chemistry I with emphasis on kinetics, redox reactions, molecular geometry, hydrolysis, electrochemistry, and solubility products. Qualitative analysis included. 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory. Class fee of $20 required. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHE 106 General Chemistry I, or instructor permission
   
• CHE 314 Organic Chemistry I (4 credits) - This course is designed to allow students to learn the fundamental aspects of organic chemistry. Among the topics covered will be structure determination, bonding, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Also included are the structure and reactivity of alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and alcohols. The laboratory work will introduce the equipment and techniques of chemistry, which relate to the material discussed in the lecture. The experiments will develop organic laboratory techniques for product formation, isolation, purification, and identification. 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory. Class fee of $20 required. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHE 107 General Chemistry II
   
• CHE 315 Organic Chemistry II (4 credits) - This course is designed to allow students to learn the fundamental aspects of organic chemistry. Among the topics covered will be structure determination, bonding, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Also included are the structure and reactivity of alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, and alcohols. The laboratory work will introduce the equipment and techniques of chemistry, which relate to the material discussed in the lecture. The experiments will develop organic laboratory techniques for product formation, isolation, purification, and identification. 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory. Class fee of $20 required. Prerequisite: C- or better in CHE 314 Organic Chemistry I
   
• PHY 201 General Physics I (3 credits) - An algebra-based general physics course intended primarily for health professions, life science and education students. Topics include vectors, kinematics and dynamics, equilibrium, rotational motion, energy, momentum, oscillations, fluids, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: 2 years of algebra
   
• PHY 321 Physics Laboratory I (1 credit) - This laboratory is a required course for both PHY 201 General Physics I and PHY 301 University Physics I. Concurrent enrollment in PHY 201 General Physics I or PHY 301 University Physics I is recommended. Experiments, appropriate to the level of lecture, include topics in mechanics, momentum, work and energy, and fluids. 3 hours lab. Lab fee of $20 required.
   
• PHY 202 General Physics II (3 credits) - A second semester algebra-based general physics course intended primarily for health professions, life science, and education students. Topics include electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Concurrent enrollment in PHY 322 Physics Laboratory II required. Prerequisite: PHY 201 General Physics I or PHY 301 University Physics I
   
• PHY 322 Physics Laboratory II (1 credit) - This laboratory is a required course for PHY 202 General Physics II but may be taken in a subsequent semester. It is optional for PHY 302 University Physics II, depending on the student’s program. Experiments, appropriate to the level of the lecture, include topics in electricity, magnetism, and basic optics. 3 hours lab. Lab fee of $20 required.
   
• HSC 345 CPR-Healthcare Provider (1 credit) - The American Heart Association’s Basic Life Support (BLS) course designed for health care providers, course modules one through four. Review of cardiovascular anatomy and function, causes of cardiovascular disease, and cardiac arrest. CPR for adults and pediatrics. Prerequisite or corequisite: BIO 220 Human Anatomy
   
• HSC 498 Clinical Program (30 credits) - Academic credit completed at an affiliated chiropractic school. You will apply to the school during your junior year and complete HSC 498 during your senior year. Prerequisite: Minimum of 90 semester hours completed

These courses are suggested electives and will depend on your desired outcome. Consult with your advisor for more information.

• BIO 320 Molecular Genetics (4 credits) - A study of the mechanisms of inheritance, the molecular basis of gene action and the use of molecular techniques and molecular technology in biomedical, agricultural, and industrial research. The lab component of this course focuses on hands-on use of molecular equipment and technologies used in graduate and industrial molecular based research. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Class fee of $20 required.
   
• BIO 330 Histology (3 credits) - Study of the structure and function of cells and tissues of the human organism. Light microscopy and digital histology slides of human and other vertebrate organs and tissues will be studied. Tissue morphology and histopathology will be discussed along with relevant clinical considerations. An understanding of human anatomy would be beneficial to students taking this course. Histology is highly recommended for students interested in health-related, biomedical, and biological careers. 3 hours lecture-lab combined.
   
• BIO 385 Microbiology (4 credits) - Topics of study detail the structure and physiology of microorganisms, including mechanisms of pathogenesis. Beneficial aspects of microorganisms are also discussed with regard to both the human body and the environment. Lab techniques include microbial identification, enumeration procedures and student designed research. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab. Class fee of $20 required.
   
• BIO 434 Advanced Cell Biology (3 credits) - An advanced study of the structure and function of the eukaryotic cell. Topics will include the basics of modern cell biology including signal transduction, cell cycle regulation, and gene expression. 4 hours lecture-lab combined. Class fee of $20 required.
   
• BUS 222 Business Law I (3 credits) - Introduction to the study of law, the law of contracts, agency and employment, negotiable instruments, personal property and bailments, and the laws governing the sale of goods.
   
• ENG 206 Workplace Writing (3 credits) – This course focuses on writing genres commonly used in professional workplaces, including correspondence (letters, memos, and emails) as well as reports, proposals, and lab reports. Students will learn to write polished, professional communication, focusing content for specific audiences and contexts. The instruction emphasizes audience and situational analysis, clarity, professional tone and style, as well as elements of format and pattern, research, and revision techniques. Prerequisite: ENG 102 Composition Skills or an equivalent course.
   
• CHE 326 Biochemistry I (4 credits) - Study of proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates with emphasis on their structure, function, and metabolism. 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory. Class fee of $20 required.
   
• PED 305 Exercise Physiology (3 credits) - A study of the major physiological systems and their response to exercise for Physical Education (K-12, K-6, and 7-12), students in wellness programs, and students in these areas also taking the Coaching minor or endorsement. This includes the application of physiological concepts to physical training.
   
• PED 351 Biomechanics (3 credits) - A kinesiological approach to the anatomical and mechanical analysis of human movement. Movement terminology as well as muscular and neuromuscular function in sport will be studied. Special emphasis will be placed relating biomechanics to movement evaluation in K-12 health and physical education.
   
• SPA 110 Elementary Spanish I (3 credits) - Basic grammar, reading, writing, and conversation, with attention to cultural differences and similarities between Hispanic and North American cultures. If students have completed more than 2 years of high school Spanish, they are advised to register in SPA 120 Elementary Spanish II, or to consult with a Spanish instructor before registering in SPA 110.