About Lipscomb
QUICK FACTS: CHIROPRACTIC
Description of profession: Chiropractic health care focuses primarily on the spinal function and its relationship to the nervous system and good health. Chiropractors locate, analyze and gently correct vertebral misalignments by using a broad range of adjusting techniques. The science of chiropractic is based on the premise that good health depends, in part, on a normally functioning nervous system. By restoring proper nerve flow, the chiropractor helps people enjoy more of their full potential for health and optimal performance. (Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic and Cleveland College of Chiropractic web sites)
Salary and employment opportunities: The use of chiropractic has increased and is expected to continue to grow for the next few years. In 2010 the average salary for a chiropractor was about $122,000.
Education required:
Undergraduate: 90 hours of undergraduate work.
Professional: 3-4 years
Admission requirements:
| Required science courses: | These vary a little from school to school. |
| Life and Palmer: | 6 hours of biology with labs |
| 12 hours of chemistry with labs (3 hours general, 6 hours organic and/or biochem) | |
| 6 hours of physics or 3 hours physics and 3 hours in biomechanics, kinesiology, statistics, or exercise physiology | |
| Sherman: | 6 hours biology with labs |
| 6 hours gen chem with labs | |
| 6 hours organic chem with labs | |
| 6 hours physics with labs | |
| Grade Point Average: | 2.5 |