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Articulation Agreement between

How would you like to knock off a year of coursework while studying to become a Doctor of Chiropractic?

It can be done by enrolling in the 3 + 3 Bachelor of Science degree program at Viterbo University. The 3 + 3 Bachelor of Science degree program with Viterbo University and Logan College of Chiropractic was specifically developed for students who intend to pursue a chiropractic education. This program provides qualified students with an opportunity to complete a Bachelor of Science degree and the Doctor of Chiropractic degree in one less year.

Students from Viterbo University will complete their fourth year of study at Logan College of Chiropractic. During this fourth year of study, the student will be completing both their last year of undergraduate coursework and their first year of the professional program leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The student will be awarded the Bachelor of Science degree from Viterbo at the completion of their first year of professional study at Logan College.

This means you will reduce your time in school by one year!

Logan College of Chiropractic

Logan College of Chiropractic is located in Chesterfield, MO in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The Doctor of Chiropractic program is ten trimesters in length (3 1/3 years). The hands-on experience combined with the extensive science curriculum, radiology training, and comprehensive clinic exposure gives students a well-balanced chiropractic education.

A Doctor of Chiropractic specifically works with musculoskeletal problems throughout the human body. As a primary care physician they will work with other health practitioners (e.g., Medical Doctors, Doctors of Osteopath) to affect the overall health and well-being of a patient.
 

Articulation Agreement (pdf)

Articulation Agreement - Viterbo and Logan College of Chiropractic 
 

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1. Under the provisions of this program, students will matriculate at Viterbo University for a minimum of 90 semester hours in coursework leading toward the Bachelor of Science with a comprehensive major in Biology.
2. Students are admitted to LCC only as first year doctorate of chiropractic students. Upon completion of the first year of studies at LCC a maximum of 34 LCC credits may be transferred toward completion of the B.S. in Biology degree at Viterbo. An official transcript must be sent from LCC to a designated official within the School of Letters and Sciences, and the student must request application materials for graduation.
3. While enrolled at Viterbo, students will complete all required coursework as outlined above and described in the Viterbo University catalog.
4. The acceptance of transfer credits or testing toward completion of degree requirements shall be governed by current policies of Viterbo University. However, no more that 20 credits of required courses, and NONE of the science credits required for admission to LCC may be earned via examination or transfer from another school.
5. Logan College of Chiropractic shall accept, for the entrance date of their choice, all students who successfully complete the Pre-Chiropractic Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher and meet all other criteria for admission.
6. Students who earn less than a 3.25 GPA, but at least a 2.5 GPA, will be eligible for admission to LCC, and will receive appropriate consideration in the admission process for having completed the Viterbo University Pre-Chiropractic Program, but will not receive the assurance of a seat reserved for students earning a 3.25 or higher GPA.
7. Students will make application to LCC one year in advance of their desired entrance date and will complete all required application procedures thereafter in a timely manner, including submission of recommendation and a satisfactory interview.
8. Students enrolled in the "3+1" program who successfully complete all course work in the first two 15 week trimesters at Logan College of Chiropractic with C’s or better will be granted the Bachelor of Science from Viterbo University, provided they have met all other graduation requirements.
9. Students shall pay the appropriate tuition and fees to each institution for all coursework taken at that institution. During their first year of study at LCC, students shall not be registered for courses at Viterbo University, but shall pay any fees required to maintain their registration toward the baccalaureate degree. Upon completion of the first year of study at LCC, students shall be responsible for any fees regularly charged by Viterbo University for transfer of credits and awarding the baccalaureate degree.