Chiropractors are nontraditional doctors who focus on the alignment of the spine. After working in an office, some chiropractors choose to work at a chiropractic college where they can teach others their trade. In this case, no official certification is needed. However, chiropractors should complete all training specific to their profession and then follow the same steps as any potential college professor. Guidelines differ by school and state. However, a general plan is described below.
Instructions
1. Obtain a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited university. According to the American Chiropractic Association, these degrees are usually pre-medical and require course work in biology, inorganic and organic chemistry, physics, psychology and related lab work.
2. Apply to an accredited chiropractic college and obtain acceptance. According to the American Chiropractic Association, programs typically last between four and five years, and require a minimum of a one-year clinical program that involves patient care.
3. Complete the program of study at a chiropractic college and apply for licensure. Contact information for obtaining each state's license is available via the American Chiropractic Association's website.
4. Work actively in the chiropractic field to gain practical experience treating and interacting with a variety of patients.
5. Apply to colleges, and complete a master's degree program in either a related science field or in education.
6. Apply to colleges and complete a doctorate of philosophy (Ph.D) program in education.
7. Apply for a teaching position at a chiropractic college.
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