Allied Health Care Administration/Doctor of Chiropractic Accelerated Program, BS

Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Care Administration/Doctor of Chiropratic (275004BS)

Students admitted under the program fulfill their senior year of undergraduate credits through the successful completion of their first-year chiropractic courses, allowing them to graduate with both a bachelor’s and DC degree in just six years, saving a year of tuition and related costs, and they begin their careers a year ahead of time.

Students admitted to National University of Health Sciences will receive a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration after completing the first semester of credits during the first year of chiropractic school.

Requirements for Admission

Admission to Health Care Administration

Admission to the University of Akron 

Admission to National University of Health Sciences 

Students are expected to have completed 24 credits in life and physical science coursework. This should include lecture and laboratory components with a C better (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) 

• Biology - 2 courses
• Physics - 2 courses 
• General Chemistry - 2 courses 
• Organic Chemistry - 2 courses 
• Anatomy and Physiology - 2 courses 

Students also: 

• are in good academic, financial and disciplinary standing at their undergraduate institution;
• must have a GPA of 3.0 in their bachelors degree program.
• must meet the technical standards set forth by the program

Degree Information

• 120 total credits for the Bachelors of Health Care Administration, BS 
• Credits from DC coursework to be transferred to complete the BS. 

The following information has official approval of The Department of Allied Health and The College of Health and Human Sciences, but is intended only as a supplemental guide. Official degree requirements are established at the time of transfer and admission to the degree-granting college. Students should refer to the Degree Progress Report (Stellic) which is definitive for graduation requirements. Completion of this degree within the identified time frame below is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others. The transfer process is completed through an appointment with your academic advisor.

Requirements

Summary

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Bachelor's degrees require a minimum of 120 credit hours for graduation

General Education Courses

Health Care Administration, Required Courses 

Health Care Administration, Other Required Courses  

Doctor of Chiropractic, Required Courses

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