Program: (Pre-) Chiropractic - South Dakota State University

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

Apr 09, 2025

Greg Heiberger, Coordinator and Advisor
Biology and Microbiology
Dairy-Microbiology 225C Box 2104A
e-mail: greg.heiberger@sdstate.edu

Area of Study

Students who apply to chiropractic college must demonstrate a strong science background as well as a basic understanding of communications, social sciences and humanities. Chiropractic colleges require a minimum of 90 semester credits in general biology, general and organic chemistry, physics, communication, social sciences and humanities. No standardized entrance examination is required.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete a degree to ensure that they meet licensing requirements in all states. The pre-chiropractic curriculum is compatible with many majors and includes all of the prerequisites for chiropractic college admission.

Suggested Coursework

These courses represent the requirements for successful application to chiropractic colleges. Contact the pre-chiropractic advisor for assistance coordinating requirements with your major degree program or special interests.

Electives

Select at least one of the following courses.

PE 350 - Exercise Physiology (COM) Credits: (2-3)
PE 454 - Biomechanics (COM) Credits: 3
PHYS 113-113L - Introduction to Physics II and Lab* (COM) Credits: 4
STAT 281 - Introduction to Statistics (COM) Credits: 3

Note:

All science courses must be taken with the associated labs. Chiropractic colleges will not accept survey science courses such as BIOL 101 Biology Survey I, CHEM 106 Chemistry Survey, and CHEM 108 Organic & Biochemistry. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all specified courses and must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to be considered for chiropractic college admission.

(Pre-) Chiropractic

Area of Study

Suggested Coursework

Suggested Courses

Biology

Chemistry

Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry

Physics

Electives

Note: