Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Requirements
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Program Prerequisites
- Bachelor’s degree earned or a minimum of 90 credits completed
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher within the best 90 credits
- Minimum of 24 credits in the physical/ life sciences, with a C or better (half of which must contain labs)
- Recommended coursework in the following areas:
- Biology/Anatomy and Physiology
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physics
Required Materials
- Application
- Official transcripts from all schools attended
- 1 letter of recommendation from a healthcare practitioner
- Personal statement
- In 250-500 words, detail why you are seeking this degree, how you expect to apply your degree to your professional career after graduation and why you seek to pursue your degree through University of Bridgeport
Deadlines
Completed application and all supporting materials must be received by:
- July 15 for the fall semester
- December 1 for the spring semester
International Applicants
Please consult the International admission requirements page, or for specific queries, contact your admissions counselor.
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Doctor of Chiropractic Courses
Curriculum
Semester 1
| Course |
|
| AN 511 |
Cell and Tissue Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology |
| AN 512 |
Functional Anatomy and Biomechanics I: Spinal Anatomy |
| PP 511 |
Principles and Practice I: Chiropractic History and Philosophy |
| BC 511 |
Biochemistry, Metabolism, and Nutrition |
| PP 512 |
Principles and Practice II: Introduction to Evidence Based Practice |
| AN 513 |
General Anatomy I: Viscera |
| TE 511 |
Chiropractic Examination Skills I: Palpation and Biomechanics of the Spine and Pelvis |
| TE 511L |
Chiropractic Examination Skills I: Palpation and Biomechanics of the Spine and Pelvis Lab |
| AN 514 |
Clinical Embryology I |
Semester 2
| Course |
|
| DI 521 |
Diagnostic Imaging I: Normal Anatomy |
| PH 521 |
Organ System Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology I |
| NS 521 |
Neuroscience I |
| PP 523 |
Principles and Practice III: Contemporary Chiropractic Studies |
| AN 525 |
General Anatomy II: Head and Neck |
| AN 526 |
Functional Anatomy II: Extremities |
| MB 521 |
Clinical Microbiology I: Introduction to Infectious Diseases |
| TE 522 |
Chiropractic Examination Skills II: Palpation and Biomechanics of the Extremities |
| TE 522L |
Chiropractic Examination Skills II: Palpation and Biomechanics of the Extremities Lab |
Semester 3
| Course |
|
| NS 612 |
Neurosciences II |
| PA 611 |
Fundamentals of Pathology |
| PH 612 |
Organ System Microscopic Anatomy and Physiology II |
| MB 612 |
Clinical Microbiology II: Infectious Diseases |
| TE 613 |
Technique Procedures I: Introduction to Full Spine Technique |
| TE 613L |
Technique Procedures I: Introduction to Full Spine Technique Lab |
| DX 612 |
Diagnostic Skills II: Orthopedic and Neurology |
| DX 612L |
Diagnostic Skills II: Orthopedic and Neurology Lab |
| DX 611 |
Diagnostic Skills I: Physical Examination |
| DX 611L |
Diagnostic Skills I: Physical Examination Lab |
| DI 612 |
Diagnostic Imaging II: Normal Anatomy |
| BC 612 |
Biochemistry, Metabolism and Nutrition II |
Semester 4
| Course |
|
| PA 622 |
Systems Pathology |
| TE 624 |
Technique Procedures II: Intermediate Full Spine and Upper Extremity Technique |
| TE 624L |
Technique Procedures II: Intermediate Full Spine and Upper Extremity Technique Lab |
| DI 623 |
Diagnostic Imaging III: Bone Pathology |
| DX 624 |
Laboratory Diagnosis |
| MB 623 |
Public Health I: Intro to Public Health and Epidemiology |
| DX 623 |
Diagnostic Skills III: Orthopedic and Neurology |
| DX 623L |
Diagnostic Skills III: Orthopedic and Neurology Lab |
| TE 625 |
Technique Procedures III: Soft Tissue |
| TE 625L |
Technique Procedures III: Soft Tissue Lab |
| CN 621 |
Clinical Nutrition I: Pathology and Assessment |
| PP 624 |
Principles and Practice IV: Evidence-Based Practice |
Semester 5
| Course |
|
| TE 716 |
Technique Procedures IV: Intermediate Full Spine and Lower Extremity Technique |
| TE 716L |
Technique Procedures IV: Intermediate Full Spine and Lower Extremity Technique Lab |
| DI 714 |
Diagnostic Imaging IV: Arthritis and Trauma |
| PT 711 |
Physiological Therapeutics I: Modalities |
| PT 711L |
Physiological Therapeutics I: Modalities Lab |
| DD 711 |
Differential Diagnosis I: Internal Disorders |
| DD 711L |
Differential Diagnosis I: Internal Disorders Lab |
| CN 712 |
Clinical Nutrition: Treatment and Management |
| PH 713 |
Toxicology and Pharmacology |
| TE 717L |
Technique Procedures V: Soft Tissue II |
| ER 711 |
Emergency Procedures |
| RS 711 |
Evidence Based Practice I |
| PS 711 |
Clinical Psychology |
| PP 715 |
Principles and Practice V: Ethics |
Semester 6
| Course |
|
| DI 725 |
Diagnostic Imaging V: Chest and Abdomen |
| TE 728 |
Technique Procedures VI: Advanced Chiropractic Technique I |
| TE 728L |
Technique Procedures VI: Advanced Chiropractic Technique I Lab |
| DI 726 |
Diagnostic Imaging VI: Positioning and Physics |
| DD 722 |
Differential Diagnosis II: Neuromusculoskeletal |
| PT 722 |
Physiological Therapeutics II: Rehabilitation |
| PT 722L |
Physiological Therapeutics II: Rehabilitation Lab |
| DX 725 |
Special Populations |
| CS 721 |
Clinical Science I |
| MB 724 |
Public Health II: Community Health and Wellness |
| BP 721 |
Documentation and Insurance Protocols: Billing and Coding |
| BP 722 |
Business Procedures |
| RS 722 |
Evidence Based Practice II |
Semester 7
| Course |
|
| CS 812 |
Clinical Services II |
| DI 827 |
Diagnostic Imaging VII: X-Ray Review |
| TE 819 |
Technique Procedures VII: Advanced Chiropractic Technique II |
| BP 813 |
Starting a Chiropractic Practice and Office Management |
| RS 813 |
Evidence Based Practice III: Clinical Case Studies |
Semester 8
| Course |
|
| CS 823 |
Clinical Services III |
| RS 824 |
Evidence Based Practice IV: Completion and Submission |
| CS 824 |
Clinical Services IV (six weeks - summer session) |
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