Pre-Chiropractic

  What is Pre-Chiropractic?

Chiropractors are concerned with disease and health from a structural point of view, so they deal with the relationships of the nervous, muscular and skeletal systems of the body. The doctor of chiropractic uses standard medical procedures such as physical examinations and x-rays to make diagnoses, concentrating on the spine, which is the key structure for the support, protection and coordination of both structural and organic functions of the body. Doctors of chiropractic were the first to develop the use of spinal manipulation and adjustment as a therapeutic skill. In addition, they recommend a natural lifestyle and often counsel patients on nutrition and exercise.

  Success Factors

Information about success factors may be available on the Council of Chiropractic Education Web site (www.cce.usa.org) or from chiropractic institutions.

  Career Possibilities

Chiropractors have a variety of employment opportunities ranging from large, group-operated clinic settings to a small, rural, one-doctor practice. Chiropractic offers graduates an excellent opportunity to open and operate their own businesses. Other options include research and public health employment, and some chiropractic doctors pursue academic or teaching careers in colleges and universities.

  Majoring in Pre-Chiropractic

The pre-chiropractic program at Raymond Walters College (RWC) is a two-year associate of arts program designed for students who wish to apply to a college of chiropractic medicine. In addition to the two years of professional study completed at RWC, students must complete four years of resident study at a college of chiropractic medicine. In the United States, chiropractic colleges are accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, which is recognized by the U.S. Office of Education as the official accrediting agency for the profession. National examinations for degree candidates are held by the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, and are required for licensure.

Beginning in 2010, to practice chiropractic medicine in the State of Ohio, a chiropractic medicine degree will not be sufficient -- a bachelor's degree will also be required. Some chiropractic colleges award a bachelor's degree in tandem with a doctoral degree. Check with the college of your choice to see if this option is available. If not, consult with your advisor to select an appropriate baccalaureate program before entering chiropractic college.

  Curriculum

This curriculum information is intended as a general information guide for students considering enrollment in this program. These online tools are designed to assist you, but are not a substitute for planning with an academic or faculty advisor.

If you are currently confirmed or enrolled, you can check your degree requirements online. If you are considering transferring to this major from another school use the Course Applicability System (CAS) to see how credits you have earned will apply to this major at UC. For course descriptions by college, click here.

Prerequisites:

• High school chemistry and biology courses.
• RWC's placement test.
• "C" in Math 134 (Intermediate Algebra) or the equivalent to enter College Algebra I.
• Students lacking prerequisites for any of these courses may take them at RWC as part of the program.

FIRST YEAR

Fall Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
English Composition I	28ENGL101	3
Biology I	28BIOL101	5
First Year Chemistry Lecture I	28CHEM101	4
First Year Chemistry Lab I	28CHEM111	1
College Algebra I	28MATH173	3
TOTAL		16

Winter Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
English Composition II	28ENGL102	3
Biology II	28BIOL102	5
First Year Chemistry Lecture II	28CHEM102	4
First Year Chemistry Lab II	28CHEM112	1
College Algebra II	28MATH174	3
TOTAL		16

Spring Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Biology III	28BIOL103	5
First Year Chemistry Lecture III	28CHEM103	4
First Year Chemistry Lab III	28CHEM113	1
Trigonometry	28MATH181	3
Humanities Elective		3
TOTAL		16

SECOND YEAR

Fall Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Organic Chemistry Lecture I	28CHEM201	4
Organic Chemistry Lab I	28CHEM211	1
College Physics I	28PHYS101	4
College Physics Lab I	28PHYS111	1
Introduction to Psychology I	28PSYC101	3
Social Science Elective		3
Humanities Elective		3
TOTAL		19

 Winter Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Organic Chemistry Lecture II	28CHEM202	4
Organic Chemistry Lab II	28CHEM212	1
College Physics II	28PHYS102	4
College Physics Lab II	28PHYS112	1
Introduction to Psychology II	28PSYC102	3
Intermediate Composition	28ENGL289	3
Social Science Elective		3
TOTAL		19

 Spring Quarter

Course Name	Course Number	Credits
Organic Chemistry Lecture III	28CHEM203	4
Organic Chemistry Lab III	28CHEM213	2
College Physics III	28PHYS103	4
College Physics Lab III	28PHYS113	1
Introduction to Psychology III	28PSYC103	3
Social Science Elective		3
Humanities Elective		3
TOTAL		20

On June 1, 2001, the Council on Chiropractic Education increased the minimum requirement for entry into chiropractic colleges from 90 quarter hours to 135 quarter hours. No change was made in the specific course work required. The pre-chiropractic program at RWC meets all of the specific course work requirements. However, students will have to complete additional credit hours prior to applying for admission to chiropractic colleges. While these credit hours may be in any area of interest to the student, Bio-Organic Chemistry, Introduction to Biochemistry I, II, and Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III are recommended to prepare the student for success in chiropractic studies.

  Special Programs

A solid foundation to build upon is important to achieving success in chiropractic. RWC's small classes and well-qualified, dedicated faculty will help you get a good start on your education and provide a firm basis for future learning.

  Admission Requirements

Admission to the College

• You may enroll in Raymond Walters College if you graduated from an accredited high school or preparatory school, or have a GED certificate (minimum composite score of 45). The college's rolling admissions policy allows you to start any quarter: fall, winter, spring, or summer.
• High school students who are considering RWC should take either the SAT or ACT college entrance examination for use in guidance and counseling. All students entering a degree  program must also take the college's placement test prior to registering for classes. This test is given on the RWC campus.
• The RWC admissions office provides an application for admission and all the information you'll need to enroll in the college.

Admission to the Program

• In addition to the college admission requirements, applicants to this program must also meet these prerequisites:
  • Four years of college-preparatory mathematics, high school chemistry, and biology, all with grades of "C" or better.
  • RWC chemistry pacement test.
• Students lacking these prerequisites may take them at RWC as part of the program.

  Transferring to UC Requirements

Transferring to Raymond Walters College

A student wishing to transfer to Raymond Walters College from another accredited college or university should be guided by the following statement of policy:

1. Transfer applications are individually reviewed, and acceptance is based on receipt of application materials, as well as official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended. An official evaluation of transfer credit from other colleges will be processed after the student's file is complete.
2. Credits are accepted from any institution currently accredited by any of the six regional accrediting agencies. Enrollment Services shall have discretionary authority to accept credits from other institutions in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons.
3. Only grades of "C" or better are accepted. Special exceptions may be granted at the discretion of Enrollment Services in consultation with program directors or department chairpersons.
4. There is a 10-year expiration limit for acceptance of transfer credits. Exceptions can be made by Enrollment Services in consultation with the appropriate program directors or department chairpersons.
5. For all situations not covered by the above, the decision will be referred to the department involved when appropriate.

  Changing Majors within UC Requirements

Students changing majors from other programs or colleges within UC will be considered based on the same criteria as outside transfers.

  International Student Requirements

Students who did not graduate from a high school in the United States of America must take an ability to benefit test and achieve the minimum specified score to be eligible for admission to a degree or certificate program at Raymond Walters College. The scores will be used for placement in English courses and general advising for all courses.

  Application Deadlines

Students may enter the program during any quarter. Many courses are sequential, however, and are offered only one quarter per academic year. Entering during winter or spring may extend the length of the program.

  Accreditation

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.