The prerequisites for consideration of acceptance into the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program are in compliance with the standards, policies and guidelines of the Council on Chiropractic Education. Admission to the D.C. program requires students to have earned 90 semester hours with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade-point average on a 4.0 grade scale. The 90 hours will include a minimum of 24 semester hours in the life and physical sciences of which half the courses must have a substantive laboratory component.

Candidates who have a cumulative grade point average less than 3.0 on a 4.0 grade scale may apply for admission consideration under the Alternative Admissions Track Plan (AATP). Students admitted under the AATP will work closely with the learning specialist and the Office of Academic Support and Access Services to optimize the opportunity for success. No student who has a cumulative grade point average of less than 2.75 on a 4.0 scale can be accepted for admission into the D.C. program.

Successful candidates for the D.C. program will have completed a well-rounded undergraduate general education program of studies along with preparatory life and physical science courses.

Strongly recommended minimum coursework prior to entry into the D.C. program will include among the sciences:

• 8 hours of chemistry (other than introductory level courses) with lab, and at least one organic chemistry course
• 12 hours of life and/or physical sciences which will include biology with lab
• Preferred sciences include biomechanics, kinesiology, anatomy, physiology, and exercise physiology.

Strongly recommended minimum general education courses will include:

• 6 hours of English and communication skills, including at least one English composition course
• 3 hours of psychology, plus 12 hours of additional social sciences and humanities courses

Preference will be given to candidates for the D.C. program who have completed the recommended coursework listed above.

Admissions Requirements

To qualify for admission into the M.S. in Exercise Physiology and Sports Performance program, students must submit appropriate materials demonstrating completion or be in the process of completing the following:

1.  Formal application to the program along with the non-refundable application fee.

2.  Official transcripts showing ONE of the following:

• An earned Bachelor’s degree with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.00 scale that satisfies one of the following prerequisite options:

– In Exercise Science or closely related field

– In a related field which includes coursework in the following areas: anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, nutrition, applied kinesiology/biomechanics

• Successful completion of the first three trimesters of the CUKC doctor of chiropractic program with a minimum 3.0 earned cumulative GPA.

3.  A professional statement addressing the reason for pursing the program, interests and goals.

• Formal online application to the program along with the non-refundable application fee.
• Successful completion of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institu­tion
• Professional resume, including references.
• A professional statement
• Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
• A non-refundable tuition deposit, which is credited to the first trimester’s tu­ition, is required within 60 days after being accepted into the program.

• Complete a formal online application to the program along with the non-refundable application fee.
• Submit your official high school transcript showing a graduation date and a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. (A GED credential certification or verification from an accredited appropriate home-school agency will also satisfy this requirement.) If you are currently in high school, you may submit your transcript for the first term of your junior year. A final official transcript must be submitted after graduation but before starting at CUKC.
• Submit official post-secondary transcript(s) if you have completed college credits. If you have more than 24 college credits you are not required to submit high school transcripts. Your cumulative college grade point average should be a minimum of 2.0.
• A non-refundable tuition deposit, which is credited to the first trimester’s tuition, is required within 60 days after being accepted into the program.

Students desiring admission to an A.A.S. degree program at CUKC must:

• Complete a formal online application to the program along with the non-refundable application fee.
• Submit your official high school transcript showing a graduation date and a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. (A GED credential certification or verification from an accredited appropriate home-school agency will also satisfy this requirement.) If you are currently in high school, you may submit your transcript for the first term of your junior year. A final official transcript must be submitted after graduation but before starting at CUKC.
• Submit official post-secondary transcript(s) if you have completed college credits. If you have more than 24 college credits you are not required to submit high school transcripts. Your cumulative college grade point average should be a minimum of 2.0.
• A non-refundable tuition deposit, which is credited to the first trimester’s tuition, is required within 60 days after being accepted into the program.

Prior to starting the professional part of the program, the following are required:

• Complete 24 credit hours of designated general education coursework. Must complete math and science courses with a “B” or better and all general education courses with a “C” or better.
• Submit completed Disclosure Packet
• Successfully complete entrance assessments.
• Participate in an information session / advisory meeting.
• Register with the University’s document management system.
• Register with the State of Missouri DHSS Family Care Safety Registry.
• Complete required drug screenings and background checks.
• Complete all academic program documents that require signatures.
• Attend a program orientation.

• Complete a formal online application to the program along with the non-refundable application fee.
• Submit your official high school transcript showing a graduation date and a minimum grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale. (A GED credential certification or verification from an accredited appropriate home-school agency will also satisfy this requirement.) If you are currently in high school, you may submit your transcript for the first term of your junior year. A final official transcript must be submitted after graduation but before starting at CUKC.
• Submit official post-secondary transcript(s) if you have completed college credits. If you have more than 24 college credits you are not required to submit high school transcripts. Your cumulative college grade point average should be a minimum of 2.0.
• A non-refundable tuition deposit, which is credited to the first trimester’s tuition, is required within 60 days after being accepted into the program.