Logan College of Chiropractic

Logan College of Chiropractic, a private chiropractic college founded in 1935, is located in Chesterfield, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. The institution offers degrees in Chiropractic, Pre-Chiropractic, Sport Science and Rehabilitation. The university’s current president is Dr. George A. Goodman, D.C., F.I.C.C. Dr. Goodman was appointed President of Logan in 1993.

The Logan Doctor of Chiropractic program includes study in the Basic, Chiropractic and Clinical Sciences. Pre-requisites for entering the Doctor of Chiropractic (D.C.) program include at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate coursework (approximately three years of collegiate courses). Specific entrance requirements include: 6 semester hours of biological sciences, inorganic (general) chemistry, organic chemistry and physics (with appropriate labs); 6 semester hours of English/language skills; 3 semester hours of psychology; and 15 semester hours of humanities/social sciences.

A total of 5,000 hours is spent studying areas of gross anatomy, cell biology, spinal anatomy, embryology, physiology, microbiology, pathology, orthopedics, biomechanics, physical therapy, physical examination, clinical, X-ray and lab diagnosis, chiropractic science, philosophy, principles, chiropractic techniques and practice. Additional training in business and marketing is required.

All students study Logan Basic Technique and its biomechanical foundation, the Logan System of Body Mechanics, and Diversified Technique. Students can also choose from eleven elective techniques: Activator Methods, Active Release Technique (ART), Applied Kinesiology, Flexion-Distraction (COX), Gonstead System, Graston, Pro-Adjustor, Sacro-Occipital Technique (SOT), Soft Tissue, Thompson, Upper Cervical Specific.

Students train under the direct supervision of teaching clinicians. Training includes professional application and synthesis of scientific aptitude, clinical competence and ethical demeanor through eight outpatient clinics (five of which are fee for service and three are free) throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area.

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