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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog

Medical Biology/Pre-Chiropractic

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The Medical Biology/Pre-Chiropractic major is designed for students interested in a career in chiropractic care. The curriculum provides a strong scientific foundation and preparation for entry into Doctor of Chiropractic programs. Students may choose to 1) apply for an accelerated 3 + 3 program, completing their final year of undergraduate work at Logan University while simultaneously completing the first year of a Doctor of Chiropractic degree or 2) complete their four-year undergraduate degree at Saint Joseph’s College.

Doctor of Chiropractic Articulation Agreement: Saint Joseph’s College has an articulation agreement with Logan University in Chesterfield, MO (Logan) for an accelerated 3 + 3 Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) degree program. Under this agreement students, who complete specific course requirements at Saint Joseph’s College, may continue their education in chiropractic care at Logan and earn both a BS and DC degree in six years. Students are awarded a bachelor’s degree from Saint Joseph’s College upon successful completion of their first year at Logan. Students should apply for the 3 + 3 program six months to a year in advance of their desired entrance date. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher will guarantee admission into Logan’s DC degree program. Those with a 2.75-2.99 may still be considered for admission. Any student interested in the accelerated program should speak with their faculty advisor for additional specifics about application and admission requirements.

4 Year Degree Program: Students completing their degree program at Saint Joseph’s College should work closely with their faculty advisor as admission requirements for other non-affiliated optometry programs might have additional requirements.  

Program Outcomes:

  1. Students will be able to explain biological phenomena and concepts in oral, written and visual formats that reflect standards and professionalism.
  2. Students will be able to independently propose scientific question, design and execute experimental procedures, and collect and organize data.
  3. Students will be able to search and evaluate the scientific literature.
  4. Students will be able to critically analyze and solve quantitative and conceptual questions.
  5. Students will be able to apply scientific method to answer hypothesis-driven questions.
  6. Students will be able to methodically interpret scientific data sets and propose conclusions clearly and effectively.

Courses required for Four Year Major

Courses required for 3 + 3 Transfer Program

Under the provisions of this program, a 3+3 Program student will matriculate at SJCME with a baccalaureate degree with a minimum of 93 credit hours in coursework at SJCME and a minimum of 30 credit hours in coursework at Logan. Requirements to be completed at SJC:

Core Curriculum

In addition, all students must fulfill the college’s core curriculum  requirements and meet the 120 credit graduation requirement.  The First Year Experience (FYE) Seminar  is a requirement for all first-year students.

Core Curriculum Requirements

Theological/Religious Inquiry (4 credits)

Choose one:

Philosophical Inquiry (4 credit)

Quantitative Reasoning (4 credit) *Appendix 1

Choose one:

Written Communication (3 credit)

Human Foundations and Multicultural Inquiry (3 credit)

Inquiry into the Natural World (3 credit) *Appendix 2

Choose one:

Inquiry into Society (3 credit) *Appendix 3

Choose one:

Literacy in Environmental Science (4 credit)

Historic and Civic Literacy for Effective Citizenship (3 credit) *Appendix 4

Leadership and Building JEDI (3 credit) *Appendix 5

Choose one:

Artistic Exploration and Expression (3 credit)

  • Any Fine Arts (AT) course

Literary Exploration and Expression (3 credit)

  • Any 200, 300, or 400 level English (EH) course

Wellness (3 credit) *Appendix 6

Choose one:

First-Year Experience (1 credit)

Appendix

One option (Mode #3) to meet core curriculum outcomes is to actively and intentionally engage in experiences that allow for careful reflection and assessment. This is designed to encourage and increase flexibility in the new LSC Core. Mode #3 is optional. It can use to to fulfill a maximum of two Mode #1 Categories.

Three to four credits may be earned by way of an approved experiential equivalency for a maximum of two Mode #1 Categories. Students are required to seek out a faculty sponsor with expertise in the subject matter to assist them in navigating the experiential equivalency process, along with approval from the Office of Academic Affairs. 

Guidelines for establishing credit weight: Depending on the nature and extent of the experience, students can gain three or four credits. Students who provide supporting documentation (letters from community partners, organizations or agencies where the experience took place), complete the experiential equivalency benchmarks and the portfolio can earn credit. The narrative and reflection within the portfolio will vary along with the nature of other deliverables (art projects, brochures, podcasts, blog postings, video presentations, etc.).

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: For those seeking credit for a prior learning experience, students will need to complete a screening questionnaire. This questionnaire allows a faculty sponsor and the Office of Academic Affairs to properly evaluate the experience, the amount of credits that may be applied and provides insights as to what core outcome(s) may be fulfilled. Once the questionnaire has been reviewed, the faculty sponsor and Associate Dean will meet with the student to discuss the project plan moving forward. Once the project plan is approved and benchmarks are provided, the student will be enrolled in the Brightspace course. The student will then have 15 weeks to complete the portfolio.

PLANNED EXPERIENCE: This process needs to be planned in consultation with a faculty sponsor. The faculty sponsor and student must complete an experiential equivalency project plan which will then be submitted to the Office of Academic Affairs for review. This project plan will be mapped out for the upcoming semester. The project plan must include benchmarks to assess progress throughout the time frame agreed upon. Once the project plan is approved and benchmarks are provided, the student will be enrolled in the Brightspace course. The student will then have 15 weeks to complete the portfolio.

EE 100 Core Experiential Equivalency (3-4 Credits): This course allows students to use prior or planned experiences to meet Mode #1 core curriculum outcomes. A faculty sponsor is required along with approval from the Office of Academic Affairs. 

EE 101 Core Experiential Equivalency (3-4 Credits): This course allows students to use prior or planned experiences to meet Mode #1 core curriculum outcomes. A faculty sponsor is required along with approval from the Office of Academic Affairs.

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