Pre-Chiropractic: How Do You Become a Chiropractor?
Pre-Chiropractic: How Do You Become a Chiropractor?
How Do You Become a Chiropractor?
Maybe you love the idea of helping people absolve pain and discomfort through means other than medication and invasive surgery. Maybe you’re passionate about preventative health care and encouraging people to think of their body as a holistic system rather than focusing on certain symptoms. And maybe you’ve heard that becoming a chiropractor is a well-paying field expected to grow rapidly through 2024. If you’ve done the soul searching and decided that becoming a doctor of chiropractic feels like a good fit for you, you’re in luck! Indiana University Kokomo offers a firm foundation for you to build on as you prepare for graduate school to become a chiropractor.
Let’s start off with some numbers. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for chiropractors looks pretty good. The average salary is $147,000 all while working an average of 34 hours a week. If you’re also dreaming of owning your own practice and becoming an entrepreneur, you’ll be happy to know that 60 percent of chiropractors are self-employed! A growing field full of opportunity and the ability to help people out in the process? Yes, please!
As a student who’s looking ahead to graduate school, it’s never too early to start planning. In fact, we’d argue that the more you know as an undergraduate, the better you’ll do in furthering your studies. Here’s a few helpful hints and things to keep in mind as you prepare:
IU Kokomo provides an awesome foundation for your future studies.At IU Kokomo, we have the time and ability to really get to know you as a student. With small class sizes, we’re able to sit down with you – whether it’s during class, when you stop by our offices, or as we work side-by-side on research projects together. This equates to receiving mentoring from knowledgeable faculty, outstanding letters of recommendation for your graduate work, and close relationships with mentors and friends. You’ll get the well-rounded experience you need across all the disciplines and build an application that will stand out as you apply to chiropractic school. Not to mention, IU Kokomo has very reasonable tuition costs and your future self will thank you for cutting down on the costs of your undergrad.
Your academic advisor will become your best friend.Here’s the thing about transferring to another campus to finish your degree: you have to stay on top of things. From the admission requirements for your future graduate program to ensuring you complete everything in a timely fashion here at IU Kokomo, your academic advisor will be the wealth of knowledge and sounding board you need. Our academic advisors are well-versed in all these details and requirements – and they’ve helped students just like you go on to chase their dreams. You’ll get to know your advisor and build a relationship with them as you meet with them semester after semester throughout your education here.
You can complete your undergrad and grad work in 6 years with IU Kokomo’s articulation agreement with Logan University.We know that it can be overwhelming trying to figure out where to go next to become a chiropractor. Fortunately for you, IU Kokomo has an articulation agreement with an excellent university called Logan University. Under the provisions of this program, a "3+3 Program" student will matriculate at IU Kokomo with a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 99 semester hours in coursework and a minimum of 31.5 semester hours in coursework at Logan University. Check out the rest of the details below!
IU Kokomo and Logan University Articulation Agreement
Logan University
College of Chiropractic
College of Health Sciences
ARTICULATION AGREEMENT
Under the provisions of this program, a "3+3 Program" student will matriculate at IU Kokomo with a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 95-97 credit hours in course work at IU Kokomo and a minimum of 31 credit hours in coursework at Logan University.
IU Kokomo Course Work (Pre-Chiropractic Program) Includes:
Coursework for General Education
Credits
Communication Skills and Information Literacy:
ENG-W 131 Elementary Composition I 3 cr
ENG-W 132 Elementary Composition II 3 cr
SPCH-S 121 Public Speaking 3 cr
9 cr
Cultural Diversity
3 cr
Ethics and Civic Engagement
3 cr
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Sociology & Psychology (Mandatory) 3 cr
Political Sciences, History and Economics 3 cr
6 cr
Humanities and Arts
Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts 3 cr
Literature and Philosophy 3 cr
6 cr
Mathematics and Informatics
MATH-M215 Calculus I 5 cr
MATH-K310 Statistical Techniques 3 cr
8 cr
Total
35 cr
IU Kokomo Course Work (Pre-Chiropractic Program) Continued:
Coursework for Major Competencies
Credits
BIOL-L 105 Introduction to Biology
5 cr
BIOL-L 203 Evolution and Diversity of Life
3 cr
ZOOL-Z 315 Developmental Anatomy
5 cr
MICR-M 310/315 Microbiology/Lab
5 cr
BIOL-L 367 Cell Physiology
3 cr
BIOL-L 211/213 Intro to Molecular Biology/Lab
5 cr
BIOL-L 364 Principles of Genetics
3 cr
BIOL-L 403 Seminar
3 cr
CHEM-C 105/125 General Chemistry I/Lab
5 cr
CHEM-C 106/126 General Chemistry II/Lab
5 cr
CHEM-C 341/343 Organic Chemistry I/Lab
5 cr
CHEM_C 342/344 Organic Chemistry II/Lab
5 cr
PHYS-P 201 or PHYS-P221 General Physics I
5 cr
PHYS-P or PHYS-P 222 General Physics I
5 cr
Total
60-62 cr
Total Hours from IU Kokomo: 95-97 cr
Logan Course Work Includes:
Coursework
Credits
ANAT10102 Histology
2 cr
ANAT10202/1L303 Anatomy II with lab
3/1.5 cr
BCHM10201 Biochemistry I
3.5 cr
MICR10201 Microbiology I
3 cr
NEURO10201 Neuroanatomy
3.5 cr
PSYO10101 Cell Biology
2 cr
BCHM10302 Biochemistry II
4 cr
ANAT10303/1L303 Anatomy III with Lab
3/1.5 cr
PATH10301 Pathology I
4 cr
Total
31 cr
A minimum of 31 credit hours must be completed with a cumulative grade point average of at least a 2.00 on a scale of 4.00.
For every subject required by Logan (either offered by IU Kokomo or Logan) no grade below a 2.00 on a 4.00 scale will be accepted for credit in this articulated program. In addition, all "3+3 Program" students must have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.75 on a scale of 4.00 for the 95-97 credit hours at IU Kokomo.
In Logan’s continued efforts to remain at the forefront of advanced, doctoral education, updates to courses may arise. Alternative courses may be considered for degree completion credit at the discretion of Indiana University Kokomo.
Students are admitted to Logan only as first year Doctor of Chiropractic students. Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree at IU Kokomo. In order to matriculate at IU Kokomo, an official transcript must be sent from Logan to a designated official within IU Kokomo, and the student must request and complete application materials for graduation.
While enrolled at IU Kokomo students will complete all required coursework as outlined above and described in the IU Kokomo catalog.
Looking for a way to meet new people with similar interests? Check out the School of Sciences Pre-Professional Club!
Sound like a plan?
If IU Kokomo sounds like the right fit for you and your future goals, we would love to hear from you! You can reach out to the School of Sciences to chat more about this path. If you're ready to hop right in and apply, don’t wait. You can apply now. We can't wait to meet you!
