USC Upstate Pre-Chiropractic Program: Pave Your Path to Chiropractic Excellence
If you’re preparing for a career as a chiropractor, USC Upstate’s Pre-Chiropractic program offers a direct, streamlined pathway to Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg, S.C. Through our 3+1 partnership, you can complete your prerequisites, transition seamlessly to Sherman College, and earn both your bachelor’s degree and Doctor of Chiropractic degree in less time.
You will:
- Build a strong academic foundation.
- Accelerate your path to practice.
- Benefit from targeted advising.
- Prepare for professional school success.
- Graduate with a head start.
Let’s Talk about Pre Med.
Connect with a Pre-Health advisor in the Division of Natural Sciences and Engineering to discuss how USC Upstate is a great fit for you and your healthcare career plans. Let’s explore your options and create a step-by-step plan to earn your chiropractic degree. You can also speak to Center for Interdisciplinary Studies about the 3+1 program by contacting Professor Charles Harrington
Let’s explore your options and create a step-by-step plan to earn your medical degree.
Kimberly Shorter, Ph.D.
Professor
864-503-5716
Courses
How you will be prepared for your career in Chiropractic. Admission requirements for Sherman College of Chiropractic (Traditional Track):
- 90 semester hours with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
- 24 semester hours in life and physical sciences (half with labs, all with grades of C or higher)
- 15 semester hours in humanities, social sciences, or behavioral sciences (grades of C or higher)
Alternative Admission Track Plan (AATP)
For students with a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 or lacking the required science hours, the AATP provides an alternative path.
- Accumulate 90 semester hours with a GPA of 2.75 or higher.
- Attain a minimum of 12 semester hours in life and physical sciences, though more is preferred.
why Choose USC Upstate
- Direct Partnership: A seamless 3+1 pathway to Sherman College of Chiropractic.
- Time & Cost Efficiency: Complete your bachelor’s degree and begin your doctoral program sooner.
- Local Advantage: Proximity to Sherman College allows for strong connections and program integration.
- Supportive Advising: One-on-one guidance from the Center for Interdisciplinary Studies ensures you meet all academic and program milestones.
The 3+1 Advantage
USC Upstate’s Three-Plus-One program awards the Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) to students who:
- Complete at least 90 semester hours of undergraduate work (including 42 at the junior/senior level)
- Satisfy all general education and degree requirements
- Complete at least 30 semester hours in the IDS program
- Gain approval from the IDS director before entering Sherman College
- Submit documentation of successful completion of the first year at Sherman College
In some cases, another USC Upstate bachelor’s degree may be awarded if coursework from both institutions aligns with a different degree program.