LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE
TRANSFER GUIDE
Curriculum: Chiropractic, Pre-Professional, Palmer College
Curriculum Code: 0447
Semester Semester
Code Title Credits Prerequisite Offered
REQUIREMENTS Total: 31 Credits
BIOL 121 Biology 4 See Catalog ALL
BIOL 201 Human Anatomy 4 See Catalog ALL
BIOL 202 Human Physiology 4 2.0 in BIOL 201, see Catalog ALL
CHEM 151 Gen Chem Lec I 4 See Catalog ALL
CHEM 152 Gen Chem Lec II 3 2.0 in CHEM 151, see Catalog ALL
CHEM 161 Gen Chem Lab I 1 2.0 in CHEM 151/conc, see Catalog ALL
CHEM 162 Gen Chem Lab II 1 2.0 in CHEM 152/conc, CHEM 161 ALL
CHEM 251 Org Chem Lec I 4 2.0 in CHEM 151, see Catalog ALL
CHEM 252 Org Chem Lec II 4 2.0 in CHEM 251 ALL
CHEM 272 Org Chem Lab 2 2.0 in CHEM 251, see Catalog F,SP
LIMITED CHOICE REQUIREMENTS Total: 32-34 Credits
Complete the indicated number of credits from each CHOICE listed below.
CHOICE 1: Communication/Writing/Speech 6 Credits (See Note 4)
CHOICE 2: Physics 8-10 Credits
Subchoice 2A:
PHYS 221 Intro Physics I 4 2.0 in MATH 141, see Catalog ALL
PHYS 222 Intro Physics II 4 2.0 in PHYS 221, see Catalog F,SP
Subchoice 2B:
PHYS 251 Physics I 5 2.0 in MATH 152/162/conc, see Catalog ALL
PHYS 252 Physics II 5 2.0 in PHYS 251, MATH 152/162 F,SP
CHOICE 3: Psychology 3 Credits (See Note 5)
CHOICE 4: Social Science/Humanities 15 Credits (See Note 6)
TOTAL CREDITS 63
NOTES:
1. This transfer guide represents an articulation (partnership) agreement
between Lansing Community College (LCC) and Palmer College of Chiropractic.
Palmer offers two programs that may benefit students wanting a career in
Chiropractic: Doctor of Chiropractic (DC), and Bachelor of Science (BS) in
General Science.
2. Entrance requirements for the Doctor of Chiropractic degree program:
a. A minimum of 90 semester hours.
b. A minimum of 48 semester hours (of the 90 semester hours) must be
completed in the CCE required classes found at:
http://www.palmer.edu/PCC_Academics/DC/DCPrerequisites.htm.
c. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 in the required prerequisite courses and
the required 90 semester hours. (Note: Students must earn a 2.00 or above
in each of the 48 CCE required credits).
3. The Bachelor of Science degree in General Science from Palmer College is
offered in conjunction with the Doctor of Chiropractic curriculum or can be
started before acceptance into the DC program. The degree is earned by
completing 32 semester hours of basic science courses in the DC program and
90 semester hours of elective undergraduate courses, completed through
Undergraduate Studies or transfer credit. The minimum program requirements
are 122 total semester credit hours:
a. A minimum of 32 credit hours of courses must be completed at Palmer
College of Chiropractic.
b. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be junior/senior (300/400) level courses.
c. A minimum of 60 credit hours must be freshman/sophomore (100/200) level
courses.
d. Other program information:
i. No grade below a 2.0 will be accepted toward the BS degree.
ii. Up to 15 semester hours may be granted from coursework in
vocational/technical programs (transferable as freshman/sophomore
level courses).
iii. Up to 20 semester hours of CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
may be granted (transferable as freshman/sophomore level courses).
iv. Up to 35 semester hours may be applied from a previous undergraduate
degree.
4. Students may select six credits from writing (WRIT) or speech (SPCH) courses
at LCC to fulfill this requirement at Palmer. Literature (ENGL) courses are
not recommended.
5. Students may select any college-level courses from LCC's psychology (PSYC)
courses.
6. The Social Science and Humanities Departments include courses offered in the
following fields. Students should select 15 credits from: ANTH, ARTS, CJUS,
ECON, EDUC, ENGL, FREN, GRMN, HIST, JAPN, PHIL, POLS, PSYC, RELG, SOCL, or
SPAN. This list does not include business, computer, engineering, math, or
science courses.
7. The Palmer College of Chiropractic programs are subject to revision due to
additions and/or deletions in the College/University Bulletin. Students
should work closely with an advisor from Palmer before registering for
classes other than those listed on this transfer guide.
8. Students seeking an LCC associate degree must fulfill specific graduation
requirements including the LCC general education core requirements. See the
LCC catalog at http://www.lcc.edu/catalog for additional details.
9. This transfer guide requires basic skill levels in mathematics, reading, and
writing. To determine accurate course placement, students should take the
Computerized Placement Tests in the LCC Assessment Center (GB 200) prior to
registration. For testing hours call (517) 267-5500.
For further information and advising, contact Kelan Ritchie, Palmer College of
Chiropractic Admissions Department, 1000 Brady Street, Davenport IA 52803; call
(563) 884-5656; by email at kelan.ritchie@palmer.edu or pcadmit@palmer.edu.
VISIT PALMER COLLEGE'S WEBSITE AT http://www.palmer.edu.
Effective from Fall 2008 through Summer 2009
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