Institution
Life University College of Chiropractic (LUCC), Georgia, United States
Contact Details
Address:
Life University College of Chiropractic
1269 Barclay Circle
Marietta, GA 30060
U.S.A
Phone: +1 770 4262884
Toll Free: +1 800 5433202
Fax: +1 770 4262895
E-mail:admissions@life.edu
Website:http://www.life.edu
Training Therapy
Chiropractic
Level Of Training
Postgraduate
Qualification Awarded
Doctor of Chiropractic
Duration Of Training
Three years and 6 months
Entry Requirements
The admissions advisor will evaluate the official transcripts of each applicant submitted. The following, based upon the 2006 Council on Chiropractic Education Standards, shows the minimum qualifying requirements upon which applicants may be accepted into the Doctor of Chiropractic Program at Life University:
- Applicants who hold a degree leading to licensure/registration in a health science discipline at the baccalaureate level or above with an earned cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 on a scale of 4.0.
OR
- Applicants who hold a baccalaureate degree from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency with an earned grade point average of at least 3.25 on a scale of 4.0,
- Applicants with a previous qualifying Bachelors degree or higher may be admitted to the Life University DC program by presenting evidence that their academic preparation substantially meets the requirements for admission consistent with those noted below.
- Applicants without a qualifying degree will be considered for admission under the following standards:
- Applicants must have a minimum total of 90 semester credit hours or 135 quarter credit hours, appropriate pre-professional education courses at an institution or institutions accredited by a nationally recognized agency. All applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 for the courses listed. Additionally, all applicants must have earned a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 on a scale of 4.00 for the required courses listed below.
- Minimum of 48 semester / 72 quarter hours must be credits earned in the course work listed below as “Required CCE Courses” with a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or above. In each of the six distribution areas below, no grades below 2.00 on a 4.00 scale may be considered.
*Requirements for international students not specified
Enrollment Time
Not available
Learning Outcome
Graduates will
- demonstrate a depth of knowledge, skills and behaviors required of competent chiropractic primary health care clinicians and will be capable of providing safe and effective care;
- demonstrate knowledge of the business practices in the chiropractic office setting;
- develop an understanding in research design and methodologies, and have the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of research faculty; and
- develop their leadership skills in the areas of community service and professional citizenship.
Type Of Attendance
Full Time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
Equivalent to 7 semesters equivalent
Theory/Practical
Not available
Learning Module
Not available
Teaching Faculty
College of Chiropractic
Source Of Accreditation
Council of Chiropractic Education (CCE)
Graduate Pathways
This is the highest academic program offered in chiropractic. Graduate should be competent in undergoing independent research
Career Opportunities
On completion, graduates can enhance their practice as accredited chiropractors
Course Fees
USD80, 250 for the whole course
*Information on international students’ fee is not available
How To Apply
Candidates can apply online (refer to links)
Glossary, Abbreviations and Links
- USD – US dollars
- Institutions often have two semesters per year which usually last between 15 and 18 weeks.
- Online application – https://apply.life.edu/Datatel.ERecruiting.Web.External/Pages/welcome.aspx
