Chiropractic
Overview:

Here at PennWest Clarion, we offer our students the ability to prepare for future
careers as DCs by following a four-year course plan designed for them, in addition
to working with members of our Pre-Professional Committee for the Healing Arts throughout
their undergraduate training.
Recent graduates of PennWest Clarion have been accepted to the following Chiropractic
programs:
Life University College of Chiropractic | Logan Chiropractic |
New York College of Chiropractic | Sherman College of Chiropractic |
Typical Admission Requirements for Chiropractic Programs:
Required Coursework:
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Semesters
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Biology w/Labs
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2
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General Chemistry w/Labs
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2
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Organic Chemistry w/Labs
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2
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Physics w/Labs
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2
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Social Sciences/Humanities
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5
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English
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2
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Psychology
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1
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Recommended Coursework:
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Anatomy and Physiology w/Labs
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2
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Sociology or Anthropology
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1
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Business, Communications, or Management
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1
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Ethics
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1
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Program Requirements:
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GPA
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Minimum: 3.0
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Entrance Exam
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See Individual Program Requirements
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Average Job Shadow Hours
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See Individual Program Requirements
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Typical Clarion Degree Programs Associated with Pre-Chiropractic Concentrations |
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While it is required to be awarded a four-year undergraduate degree, there is no specific degree associated for any chiropractic program admissions. Therefore, a student may seek any four year degree program as long as they obtained the required coursework listed above. However, below are the most common degree programs associated with a pre-chiropractic concentration. Click on the link to view a typical four year plan that schedules the degree as well as the chiropractic program requirements. | |
BS Biology | BS Chemistry |
BS Molecular Biology | BA Sociology |
BA Psychology | BS Psychology |
RESOURCES |
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Professional Organizations |
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Common Application Service
The Chiropractic Centralized Application Service (ChiroCAS)
For schools that do not participate in the ChiroCAS, apply directly to individual
schools.
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Entrance Exam (see individual program requirements):
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Financial Aid Programs:
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Additional Resources:
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