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. 

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Effective from Fall 2008 through Summer 2009