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Pre-Chiropractic

Start pursuing your dream of becoming a Chiropractor in a Christ-centered environment.

Chiropractors are valued members of the medical profession who focus on alleviating pain and improving health through expertise in the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. If you enjoy learning about how the human body works and you want to help people in a tangible way, the chiropractic profession might be a good fit for you!

Program Snapshot

Undergraduate Pre-Professional Pathway

Pre-Chiropractic Advisor: Dr. Jamie Potter

Course RecommendationsAvailable Certifications

What will I learn?

Through Houghtonโ€™s Pre-Chiropractic program you will gain hands-on experience as you:

  • Build a strong foundation in anatomy, physiology, biology, nutrition and chemistry
  • Shadow local practitioners for real-world experience in the field
  • Explore opportunities like traveling to a developing country to study foundations of health development
  • Enroll in our pre-health practicum, where you will live with โ€“ and learn from โ€“ a Houghton alumnus who is a practicing health care worker
  • Conduct, publish and present real research with one or more of Houghton Universityโ€™s faculty members
  • Learn from instructors who serve as local chiropractors and healthcare providers who bring real-world experience into the classroom
  • Have the opportunity to apply for early admission to chiropractic school through Houghton Universityโ€™s articulation agreements with the Northeast College of Health Sciences or Dโ€™Youville University

Why study Pre-Chiropractic at Houghton?

Personalized Care

Pre-chiropractic students have many opportunities to get to know their professors on a personal level. Professors teach the labs as well as lectures instead of relying on teaching assistants. Classes are capped to maximize interaction between faculty and students. At Houghton, you'll be mentored, supported and cared for. Invested faculty care about your academic success as well as your spiritual, emotional, and professional growth.

Undergraduate Research

As a pre-chiropractic student, you'll do real research with one or more of the faculty at Houghton. Work towards publishing your findings in peer-reviewed journals or present talks and posters at regional and national conferences. Opportunities for research include, collaborative research in a biology course, independent study, senior honors projects, and or collaborative research with faculty.

Plan Ahead for Your Postgraduate Studies

Houghton University has collaborative agreements with Northeast College of Health Sciences and D'Youville University. Houghton undergraduate students have articulation pathway options for both programs.

Learn more about these partnerships

Recommended Courses


BIOL 217 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I

Systematic study of structure and function of the human organism, including microanatomy of organs. General organization of the body; basic tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

BIOL 232 - Epidemiology

How human diseases start and spread in a group of people. This includes the germs that cause the disease, as well as how a personโ€™s genes, behavior, money, culture, and way of life can affect how the disease spreads.

Certifications Available

Choose to be certified in multiple areas through recognized leaders in the industry. Many of the certifications are integrated into the coursework. Certifications may require additional training and certification exams.

Emergency Medical Technician โ€“ Basic

New York State

Elective Credit
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Discover if Pre-Chiropractic at Houghton University is right for you.


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