The Bachelor of Science degree requires a minimum of 124 semester units of post-secondary coursework. Students are required to complete 36 semester units and Advanced Topics in Human Biology at Cleveland Chiropractic College. Transfer credit may be accepted for equivalent coursework received from another nationally recognized institution at the discretion of the director of undergraduate studies. Acceptable transfer credit will only apply to the Bachelor of Science degree, but will not apply to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree unless approved by the academic dean. A minimum grade of “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better must be received in all coursework to be eligible to complete the Bachelor of Science degree. Transfer coursework must have been completed within 15 years of the date of matriculation to the College.

Part I: B.S. Coursework

 

Foundation Skills (16 semester units)

English Composition I*	3 semester units
English Composition II**	3 semester units
Oral Communications***	3 semester units
College Algebra	3 semester units
Health Science Terminology	1 semester unit
Foundational Skills Electives****	3 semester units

 

* Students who earn a score of 30 or above on the ACT English subtest or 690 and above on the SAT Essay may substitute another Foundational Skills course for the English Composition I requirement.

** The course must contain a critical thinking component. Students may substitute any critical reasoning course that involves written argument and rhetoric, including courses in logic and argumentation.

*** Courses in public speaking, group discussion, argument and debate, or courses in communication studies that require oral presentations satisfy this requirement.

****Courses at the 100-level or higher, such as writing, logic, communication studies, voice and articulation, computer science, statistics, research methods, basic science literature, physical anthropology, and introduction to chemistry, physics, biology, or organic chemistry.

 

General Education: (27 semester units)

 

Foundational Sciences: (24 semester units)

Physics I and II with Labs*	8 semester units
General Chemistry I and II with Labs	8 semester units
Organic Chemistry I and II with Labs	8 semester units

 

* At least three semester units must be in physics (with related lab) and three semester units of an unduplicated physics course or three semester units in biomechanics, kinesiology, statistics or exercise physiology may fulfill this requirement.

 

Biological Sciences: (24 semester units)

* Human anatomy is offered on the Los Angeles campus to fulfill this requirement. Courses with cellular and histological components may fulfill this requirement.

 

Part II: D.C./B.S. Coursework

 

Life Sciences (29 semester units)

Embryology	3 semester units
Histology	5 semester units
Cell Physiology	3 semester units
Biochemistry I	5 semester units
Biochemistry II	5 semester units
Basic Nutrition	4 semester units
Immunobiology	3 semester units
Introduction to Research	1 semester unit

 

Capstone (4 semester units)

Advanced Topics in Human Biology*

4 semester units

 

* Enrollment requires a “C” (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) or better in all coursework leading to the Bachelor of Science in Human Biology degree.