Associate in Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree
Pre-Chiropractic
Interim Dean: Dr. Charles Wilson
Academic Advisor:
Curriculum Pathway Leading to an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences for Students Seeking a Transfer Degree to a 4-Year Institution:
Mission
Chiropractic medicine is a branch of health care that focuses on treating patients without the use of drugs or surgery. This profession advocates a holistic philosophy, which emphasizes prevention and wellness over treating disease and injury. Chiropractic physicians are trained in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of all body systems with a concentration in the nervous and musculoskeletal systems.
The mission of the Pre-Chiropractic Programs is to prepare the students who wish to complete the prerequisites for the Doctor of Chiropractic Program. The program offers coursework in preparation for application to Chiropractic school. Upon completion of these undergraduate prerequisites, students may apply to the chiropractic school of their choice.
Note: Students should observe the "See course description" footnotes that appear throughout the following programs. Many courses in these programs have prerequisites or are offered only during certain semesters or at certain times.
These programs provide students with their basic education and prepare them to transfer to a four-year college.
Note: Students who plan to practice as a chiropractor in Kansas must obtain a bachelor's degree to be admitted to a chiropractic college.
Since the transferability of courses will vary depending on the specific four-year institution, it is strongly recommended that if students are intending to transfer to four-year institutions, they must consult with the transfer institution and with their respective KCKCC advisors before enrolling in order to determine the transferability of their courses. It is the student’s responsibility to determine the transferability of his/her courses.
General Education Requirements
College Requirement - All first time degree-seeking students who score 75 or above on the ACCUPLACER reading exam are required to take HUDV0100, Freshman Orientation (1 credit hour). All degree-seeking students who score below 75 on the ACCUPLACER reading exam will take HUDV 101, Strategies for Academic Excellence/Lifelong Learning (2 credit hours). (See exemptions)
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Hours |
| Basic Skill Requirements |
| ENGL 101 |
Composition I |
3 |
| ENGL 102 |
Composition II* |
3 |
SPCH 151
SPCH 153 |
Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| Total |
9 |
|
Humanities Requirements:
(6 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines including: Art, History, Literature, Modern Language, Music, Philosophy or Theatre)
|
|
Humanities Core Elective |
3 |
|
Humanities Core Elective |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
Social and Behavioral Science Requirements:
(6 credit hours from at least 2 disciplines) |
| SOSC |
Social Science Core Elective |
3 |
| PSYC 101 |
Psychology |
3 |
| Total |
6 |
| Mathematics & Natural and Physical Science Requirements |
| BIOL 121 |
General Biology |
5 |
| CHEM 111 |
College Chemistry I and Lab* |
5 |
| MATH 120 |
Calculus (Non-Engineering)** |
3 |
| Total |
13 |
| Total General Education Requirements |
35-36 |
| Pre-Chiropractic Requirements |
| BIOL 141 |
Human Anatomy and Laboratory* |
4 |
| BIOL 145 |
Nutrition |
3 |
| CHEM 112 |
College Chemistry II and Lab* |
5 |
| CHEM 211 |
Organic Chemistry I* |
3 |
| CHEM 213 |
Organic Chemistry I Lab* |
2 |
| CHEM 212 |
Organic Chemistry II* |
3 |
| CHEM 214 |
Organic Chemistry II Lab* |
2 |
| NASC 231 |
General Physics I* |
5 |
| NASC 232 |
General Physics II* |
5 |
| Total |
32 |
| Total for an Associate in Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences in Pre-Chiropractic Degree: |
67-68 |
*See course description for prerequisite.
**Mathematics sequence is contingent upon previous high school mathematics background and transfer institution. Students should confer with an adviser to determine correct placement.