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1 Western States Chiropractic College Chiropractic Program Chiropractic students undergo a rigorous course of study similar to that of other health care professionals. Entrance requirements are also similar. Students are required to complete a minimum of three years of university before they are eligible for admission to the WSCC accredited program. In fact, over 80 per cent of students entering the WSCC program have completed a baccalaureate degree. The WSCC program requires four years of full-time study, including a year-long internship in the College s clinic. In addition to the academic program, chiropractic education requires hands-on clinical experience under the direct supervision of highly qualified chiropractic faculty. This experience includes clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and referral protocols. The faculty at WSCC has diverse backgrounds and offers students a wide range of expertise. Faculty comes from such disciplines as biological sciences, pathology, medicine and psychology, as well as chiropractic. The WSCC program includes courses in anatomy, biochemistry, physiology, neurology, embryology, principles of chiropractic, radiology, immunology, microbiology, pathology, nutrition, obstetrics, gynecology, proctology, minor surgery, and clinical sciences specifically relating to diagnosis. In particular, chiropractors receive training in radiology, which covers a range of topics from radiation biophysics and protection to clinical x- ray interpretation and diagnosis. Radiology training consists of more than 360 contact hours followed by application during clinical internship. Admissions Requirements This is an outline of the prerequisite standards established by the Council on Chiropractic Education (CCE): 1. Cumulative GPA and Total s: A minimum of 90 semester or 135 quarter credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale for all prerequisite courses. 2. Basic Science Requirements: Biology

2 At least 6 semester or 9 quarter credits of biology with related laboratories Chemistry A minimum of 12 semester or 18 quarter credits of chemistry distributed in the following areas: At least 3 semester or 4.5 quarter credits of inorganic chemistry 3 semester or 4.5 quarter credits of other chemistry At least 6 semester or 9 quarter credits of organic/biochemistry At least 6 semester or 9 quarter credits must include laboratories. Physics and Related Studies At least 3 semester or 4.5 quarter credits of physics with related laboratory At least 3 semester or 4.5 quarter credits of physics or biomechanics or statistics or exercise physiology or related kinesiology WSCC recommends a full-year sequence of the science prerequisites as the best preparation for the chiropractic curriculum. No grades below a 2.0 (C) may be accepted for admission. 3. Social Sciences and Humanities: At least 24 semester credits (or 36 quarter) in the humanities and social sciences, including the specific requirements below: English Language Skills Six semester (9 quarter) credits. Psychology Three semester (4.5 quarter) credits. DC Degree Program: Curriculum for First Year Clock FIRST YEAR: 1st BSC 310 Spinal Anatomy Grd BSC 311 Gross Anatomy I Grd BSC 313 Cell Biology / Histology I Grd CHR 312 Biomechanics / Palpation I CHR 313 Chiropractic I P/F CHR 314 Biomechanics / Palpation I oratory RAD 310 Radiographic Anatomy I Grd

3 1st Totals Clock FIRST YEAR: 2nd BSC 320 Gross Anatomy II Grd BSC 321 Histology II Grd BSC 322 Biochemistry I Grd BSC 323 Embryology Grd CHR 322 Chiropractic II P/F CHR 323 Biomechanics / Palpation II CHR 324 Biomechanics / Palpation II oratory P/F CLI 320 Clinical Topics I P/F RAD 320 Radiographic Anatomy II Grd 2nd Totals Clock FIRST YEAR: 3rd BSC 330 Gross Anatomy III Grd BSC 331 Neuroanatomy Grd BSC 332 Biochemistry II Grd BSC 333 Physiology I Grd CHR 331 Adjustive Technique I CHR 332 Chiropractic III P/F CHR 334 Adjustive Technique I oratory P/F 3rd Totals

4 DC Degree Program: Curriculum for Second Year SECOND YEAR: 4th Microbiology, Immunology BSC 410 & Public Health Clock Grd BSC 411 Physiology II Grd BSC 412 General Pathology I Grd BSC 413 Neurophysiology Grd CHR 411 Soft Tissue Therapies/ Rehabilitation I P/F CHR 412 Adjustive Technique II CHR 413 Adjustive Technique II oratory CLI 411 Clinical Topics II P/F CSC 415 Clinical Reasoning & Problem Solving Grd RAD 410 Radiographic Anatomy III Grd 4th Totals Clock SECOND YEAR: 5th BSC 420 Nutrition Grd BSC 421 General Pathology II Grd BSC 422 Clinical Microbiology & Public Health Grd BSC 423 Genetics Grd BSC 424 Clinical Research Methodology I Grd CHR 421 Biomechanics / Palpation III CHR 422 Adjustive Technique III CHR 423 Adjustive Technique III oratory CSC 420 Physical Diagnosis I Grd 5th Totals

5 SECOND YEAR: 6th Clock BSC 431 Toxicology / Pharmacology Grd CHR 430 Chiropractic IV P/F CHR 431 Biomechanics / Palpation IV Grd CHR 433 Adjustive Technique V P/F CHR 435 Adjustive Technique IV CHR 437 Adjustive Technique IV oratory P/F CLI 433 Clinical Topics III P/F CSC 430 Physical Diagnosis II Grd CSC 431 Clinical oratory Grd CSC 432 Dermatology & Infectious Disease CSC 435 Emergency Care P/F RAD 435 Roentgenometrics Grd 6th Totals DC Degree Program: Curriculum for Third Year Division & Clock THIRD YEAR: 7th CHR 510 Adjustive Technique VI CHR 511 Neuromusculoskeletal Diagnosis & Grd Treatment I CLI 510 Clinic Phase I H/P/F CSC 513 Patient / Practice Management I CSC 514 Clinical Pathology Grd CSC 515 Chiropractic Physiological Grd Therapeutics I RAD 510 Bone Pathology I Grd RAD 512 Radiographic Technique I Grd 7th Totals

6 THIRD YEAR: 8th Neuromusculo- CHR 521 skeletal Diagnosis & Treatment II Soft Tissue Therapies / CHR 522 Rehabilitation II Clock Grd CLI 520 Clinic Phase II H/P/F CSC 522 Clinical Nutrition Grd CSC 526 Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics II Grd CSC 527 Cardiorespiratory Diagnosis & Treatment Grd RAD 520 Bone Pathology II Grd RAD 521 Radiographic Technique II Grd 8th Totals THIRD YEAR: 9th Neuromusculo- CHR 531 skeletal Diagnosis & Treatment III Neuromusculo- CHR 532 skeletal Diagnosis & Treatment IV Adjustive Technique VII CHR 533 Adjustive Technique VII CHR 534 oratory Clock Grd Grd P/F CLI 530 Clinic Phase III H/P/F CSC 531 Jurisprudence & Ethics CSC 533 Genitourinary Survey Grd CSC 536 Gastroenterology Diagnosis & Treatment Grd RAD 530 Bone Pathology III Grd RAD 531 Radiographic Technique III Grd 9th Totals

7 DC Degree Program: Curriculum for Fourth Year (10th and 11th quarters need not be taken in sequence) Clock FOURTH YEAR: 10th CHR 611 Adjustive Technique VIII P/F CLI 610 Clinic Phase IV-A H/P/F CSC 611 Correlative & Differential Diagnosis Grd CSC 612 Patient / Practice Management II Grd CSC 616 Obstetrics Grd CSC 617 Narrative Report Writing RAD 614 Soft Tissue Interpretation Grd CSC 613 Minor Surgery / Proctology CSC 614 Minor Surgery oratory 0 1 *12 1 P/N (enrollment optional) 10th Totals FOURTH YEAR: 11th Clinical Research BSC 620 Methodology II Clock P/F CHR 622 Adjustive Technique IX P/F CHR 623 Adjustive Technique X P/F CHR 625 Chiropractic V P/F CLI 620 Clinic Phase IV-B H/P/F CSC 621 Clinical Pediatrics CSC 622 Clinical Geriatrics CSC 623 Clinical Psychology Grd RAD 621 Bone Pathology IV (review) Grd CSC 624 Patient / Practice Management III 11th Totals Clock FOURTH YEAR: 12th CLI 630 Clinic Phase IV-C P/F 12th Totals * hours not included in total hours

8 Doctor of Chiropractic Educational Hours Hours Semester Hours Prerequisite Hours: WSCC Hours Total Hours

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