Chiropractic

A chiropractic major is the foundation for all students who want to earn their Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) degree. Students who are looking to enter the medical field of chiropractics, will learn about the heath care discipline that involves noninvasive manual therapy and adjustment of the spine, soft tissues and other joints to treat mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system. In the beginning of a chiropractic program, students will study the basic sciences such as anatomy, physiology, chemistry, immunology, pathology and neurology. After mastering these essential courses, students will begin learning about chiropractic and diagnostic techniques, X-rays and practice management. Toward the end of a chiropractic major, students will gain hands-on experience working with patients in an outpatient clinical setting and learning about business practices.

Following the completion of a chiropractic degree and passing a National Board licensure examination, graduates will be qualified to practice as a licensed chiropractor. Those who are genuinely interested in science and the human body, and want to explore nonsurgical forms of medicine may find a chiropractic degree a good fit for them. Chiropractics also has a shorter educational track and fewer admissions requirements than medical school, which is good for students with a certain educational background and a specific time frame or budget.