Bachelor of Science in Human Biology for Chiropractic Students

Curriculum Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Human Biology for Chiropractic Students allows students to complete the course requirements for a bachelor's degree. Students may either complete a bachelor's degree or earn a second bachelor's degree.

Statement of Purpose

There are both professional and practical reasons to complete your B.S. in Human Biology. In addition to the thorough grounding in the biological sciences offered by courses taken in the first four terms of the Doctor of Chiropractic program, the B.S. in Human Biology degree completion program offers these benefits:

Professionally, develop oral and written communication skills and understanding of the philosophical foundations for the scientific method.
Having a bachelor’s degree will generally increase credibility to serve as an expert witness, if called to testify in court.
In general, a bachelor’s degree increases professional credentials and provides the opportunity to excel in chiropractic practice.
An increasing number of states require a bachelor’s degree for chiropractic licensure, and some managed care organizations show a preference for chiropractors with a bachelor’s degree when making network inclusion decisions.
The B.S. in Human Biology will help with meeting licensure procedures in states that require a bachelor's degree prior to obtaining a license to practice. Some state licensing boards may require additional education upon beginning a chiropractic program. For more information, please consult with the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards at www.FCLB.org.

Entrance Requirements

Students may apply for the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree completion program at any time as a prospective student in the application process for the Chiropractic program or while currently enrolled in the College of Chiropractic. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

In addition to meeting the qualifications of a student in the College of Health and Wellness, applicants to, or students currently enrolled in and continuing in, the College of Chiropractic must meet the following admissions requirements for the B.S. in Human Biology degree completion program:

High school diploma or General Education Development diploma (GED)
Successful completion of approximately 60 semester baccalaureate level credits at a regionally accredited institution
Cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better
Completion of pre-chiropractic entrance requirements
Complete an admissions application

For more information or to review your eligibility for the B.S. in Human Biology degree completion program, contact the Office of the Registrar.

Graduation Requirements

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Human Biology for Chiropractic Students is granted to those candidates who have:

1. Successful completion of all courses with grade of C- or better.

2. Cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better.

3. Completion of 120 credits.

Core Course Requirements

CFS-6000	INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY OF HUMAN HEALTH AND DISEASE 1	5
CFS-6100	INTEGRATIVE BIOLOGY OF HUMAN HEALTH & DISEASE 2	5
CFS-6200	INTEGRATIVE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & BIOMECHANICS IN HEALTH CARE 1	6
CFS-6250	INTEGRATIVE PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & BIOMECHANICS IN HEALTH CARE 2	5
CFS-6300	INTEGRATIVE NEUROLOGY, ENDOCRINOLOGY & VISCERAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 1	6
CFS-6350	INTEGRATIVE NEUROLOGY, ENDOCRINOLOGY & VISCERAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 2	5
CFS-7400	INTEGRATIVE NEUROLOGY, ENDOCRINOLOGY & VISCERAL PATHOPHYSIOLOGY 3	5
Total Credit Hours:		37

Foundational Science Requirements

MTH-1010	PRECALCULUS	4
CHE-1100	GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1	4
CHE-1200	GENERAL CHEMISTRY 2	4
CHE-2100	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 1	4
CHE-2200	ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 2	4
PHY-1100	GENERAL PHYSICS 1: FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICS	4
PHY-1200	GENERAL PHYSICS 2: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM	4
Total Credit Hours:		28

Health Professions Core Courses

Choose 12 credits from the following list.

HPC-3000	EPISTEMOLOGY OF HEALTH	3
HPC-3002	CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF BIOETHICAL ISSUES-WRITING INTENSIVE	3
HPC-3150	HISTORICAL AND CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN HEALTH CARE	3
HPC-3010	COMMUNICATION FOR EFFECTIVE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS	3
PSY-3000	PSYCHOLOGY OF ADDICTION	3
PSY-3100	PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS	3
PSY-3200	LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY	3
PSY-3300	HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY	3
Total Credit Hours:		12

General Education Requirements

Social Sciences (6 cr. required)

SOC-1001 Introduction to Sociology

SOC-1006 Sex & Gender

PSY-1001 General Psychology

Humanities (6 cr. required)

HUM-1200 Social Determinants of Health

HUM-1250 Culture & Health

PHIL-1100 Bioethics

Communications (6 cr. required)

ENG-1001 English Composition

COM-1100 Introduction to Communication in a Digital World

SPA-1000 Spanish for Health Professionals

Math and Natural Sciences (4 cr. required)

MTH-1001 College Algebra

MTH-1100 Statistics

ANP-1000 Essentials of Human Anatomy & Physiology

BIOL-2150 Anatomy and Physiology

BIOL-2300 Nutritional Biochemistry and Foundations

BIOL-4301 Directed Research (if not counted as major requirement, or repeated after fulfilling major requirement)

CHE-1000 Survey of Biological Chemistry

Open General Education Electives (additional credits to reach total of 30 General Education requirement credits)

Any General Education classes not used to fulfill another requirement.

MTH-1001	COLLEGE ALGEBRA	3
MTH-1100	STATISTICS	4
SOC-1001	INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY	3
SOC-1006	SEX AND GENDER	3
PSY-1001	GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY	3
HUM-1200	SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH	3
HUM-1250	CULTURE & HEALTH	3
PHIL-1100	BIOETHICS	3
ENG-1001	ENGLISH COMPOSITION	3
COM-1100	INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION IN A DIGITAL WORLD	3
SPA-1000	SPANISH FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS	3
BIOL-2300	NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY AND FOUNDATIONS	3
BIOL-2150	ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1	4
ANP-1000	ESSENTIALS OF HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY	3
CHE-1000	SURVEY OF BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY	1.5
Total Credit Hours:		30

Additional Required Credits

Complete 13 additional undergraduate credits to meet total of 120 total credits for degree.

Total Credit Hours:

Total Credit Hours: 120