Human Biology (Pre-Chiropractic)

Get a Head Start on Your Career

Biology Students

As a human biology major at the 花椒直播, you鈥檙e focusing your career goals on becoming a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine (D.C.).

The USM human biology degree offers a unique path to achieving your dream 鈥� thanks to a strategic partnership with Cleveland University-Kansas City (CU-KC).

Freshman, sophomore, and junior year, you鈥檒l study at USM 鈥� under the 3+4 plan.
As a junior, you鈥檒l apply to CU-KC.
Upon acceptance to Cleveland, you鈥檒l embark on a four-year course of study at CU-KC (at the conclusion of your junior year).
You鈥檒l be awarded your USM Bachelor of Science in Human Biology when you complete your first 31 credits at CU-KC.
After four years at CU-KC, you鈥檒l be awarded a Doctorate of Chiropractic Medicine.

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What Can You Do with a Human Biology Degree?

Most chiropractors work in a private or a group chiropractic practice 鈥� with a large number self-employed. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects employment is projected to grow 10 percent from 2021-2031, which is faster than average for all occupations. Currently, the BLS estimates the for chiropractors is $75,000.

Academic Plan

Freshman Year

Fall Semester (16 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
3	COM 120 or 125	Communication Course
3	EN 111	English Composition I
3	MA 205	College Algebra
3	PY 290	Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence
4	CH 220	General Chemistry I

Spring Semester (16 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
3	TH 112	Intro to Spirituality
3	EN 112	English Composition II
4	CH 221	General Chemistry II
3		Arts (AR, MU, THR)
3		Humanities (HI, EN, PH)

Sophomore Year

Fall Semester (17 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
3		Humanities (HI, EN, PH)
3		Behavioral / Social Science (EC, PS, PY, SO, SW)
4	BI 200	Principles of Biology I
4	CH 330	Organic Chemistry I
3	MA 230 / 330	Statistics

Spring Semester (17 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
3	PY 255	Aging: Issues and Perspectives
4	BI 265	Microbiology
4	BI 201	Principles of Biology II
3	BICH 461	Biochemistry
3		Theology

Junior Year

Fall Semester (15 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
4	BI 220	Cell Biology
4	PHY 215	Physics I
5	BI 258	Human Anatomy and Physiology I
2	BICH 597	Science and Society Seminar
		Apply to Cleveland University

Spring Semester (14 Credits)

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
4	BI 425	Genetics
4	PHY 216	Physics II
5	BI 259	Human Anatomy and Physiology II
1	BI 595	Biology Senior Seminar

Senior Year

Fall Semester

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
		Cleveland University Transfer

Spring Semester

Credit Hours	Course Number	Course Name
		Cleveland University Transfer

It is the desire of the biology program faculty to allow the student to complete all requirements for the major in 3 years, whilst also avoiding overload charges (the maximum number of credit hours allowed per semester is 18). Depending on the course history of the student prior to beginning their studies at USM, this may not always be possible. In such cases, the biology program faculty will suggest best options for the student, perhaps taking some courses over the summers.

Note that in general, general education electives can be taken in any order; the above plan simply has those classes placed as examples of where they could be taken.

Meet the Faculty

Kat Jespersen, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and Human Anatomy Lab Coordinator
Kathryn.Jespersen@stmary.edu
913-758-4348
Berchmans 208D
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Thomas Radosevich, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biology
Thomas.Radosevich@stmary.edu
913-758-6268
Miege 313
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Daniel Williams, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology
Daniel.Williams@stmary.edu
913-758-6150
Miege 312
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