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PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC
PARK UNIVERSITY
DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM AGREEMENT
On this 27th day of April, 2007, Park University and Palmer Chiropractic (PCC) do hereby enter into this Articulation Agreement.
1. The purpose of this Agreement is to foster a spirit of cooperation between these two educational institutions and thereby provide Park University students with an opportunity to earn degrees from both institutions.
2. It is agreed and understood that each institution has the right and responsibility to make changes to its curricula and enrollment standards to maintain its academic integrity and meet accreditation standards. Such changes, if any, will be communicated to the other institution as they occur through the office of each institution responsible for implementing this dual degree program.
3. At the request of either institution a meeting or conference will be held to resolve any problems, monitor the progress, and develop any improvements in this dual degree program.
4. Neither institution will discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, national origin,
religion, age, disability, ancestry, sexual orientation, political affiliation, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, parental status, and pregnancy in the selection and participation of students in the dual degree program. With respect to a disability, a qualified student with a disability is an individual who (with or without reasonable accommodations-academic adjustments) meets the legitimate standards and criteria that are rationally related to the stated goals or purposes of each institution’s educational program.
5. Beginning with the first semester of the 2006-2007 Park University academic year, a dual degree program leading to a Bachelor Degree from Park University and a Doctor of Chiropractic degree from PCC will be available to qualified students. This dual degree program will require approximately three years of attendance at Park University followed by a minimum of five academic years of eight months each of attendance at PCC. The chiropractic program is arranged so a student may choose to complete the curriculum in three and one third consecutive years. The chiropractic curriculum contains a minimum of 4,620 classroom hours of instruction, which must be completed within eight calendar years.
6. Students who express an interest in the dual degree program must receive Park University credit for 90 semester hours in courses which meet the prerequisite requirements for the Doctor of Chiropractic degree at PCC and also meet all requirements for Park University Bachelor Degree with the exception of courses and credits to be transferred from PCC to Park University. See ADDENDUM.
7. Park University students will be accepted for admission to PCC under this dual degree program upon:
(a) meeting the prerequisite requirements for admission to PCC as described in item #6 above.
(b) Attaining a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average in Park University coursework, and
(c) receiving a positive recommendation of the Chair (or designee) of the Biology Program in the Natural and Physical Science Department at Park University.
(d) timely submission of all application materials to PCC.
8. Upon successful completion of the first year of studies at PCC, a maximum of 30 PCC credit hours may be transferred toward completion of the Bachelor Degree at Park University. An official transcript must be sent from PCC to a designated official with the Park University Admissions Office, and the student must request application materials for graduation from the Park University Registrar’s Office.
9. Students who successfully complete the dual degree program will be eligible to
participate in commencement ceremonies at both PCC and Park University.
10. Recruitment of students for this program will be the responsibility of Park University with the cooperation of PCC.
11. Under the terms of this Agreement, neither institution is obligated to make any
payments of any kind to the other institution.
12. This agreement will, in no way, be interpreted as creating an agency or employment relationship between the institutions, or as giving rise to a joint venture or partnership between between the institutions.
13. This Agreement is intended to solely benefit the institutions, and is not intended to create rights in any third party. Students participating in the program, pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, will not be considered third party beneficiaries of the Agreement.
14. This Agreement may be terminated by either institution by giving thirty (30) days
written notice to the other institution at the address hereinafter set forth. If the Agreement is terminated, Park University students who have earned more than 62 credits applicable to the dual degree program and students already enrolled in PCC's Doctor of Chiropractic program will be allowed to complete their programs under the terms of the Agreement.
ADDENDUM I
Park University
and
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
Years 1, 2, & 3
General Education (44 credits) Elective: (18 credits)
EN105 Writing Strategies/Concepts 3 PY205 Introduction to Physics I 5
EN106 Writing Purposes/Research 3 PY206 Introduction to Physics II 5
Writing Competency Test P CH317 Organic Chemistry I 3
Modern Language (2 courses, same language) 8 CH317L Organic Chemistry I Lab 1
MA131 College Algebra 3 CH318 Organic Chemistry II 3
CS140 Introduction to Computers 3 CH318L Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
Humanities electives 6
PS101 General Psychology 3
Social Science electives 6
Liberal Learning electives 9
Total: 93 hours
Core Requirements (31 credits)
BI114 General Biology 4
BI225 Botany 4
BI226 Zoology 4
BI231 Introductory Molecular Cell Biology 3
BI306 Biological Literature 3
CH107 Introduction to Chemistry 3
CH107L Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1
CH108 Introduction to Chemistry II 3
CH108 Introduction to Chemistry II Lab 1
MA120 Basic Concepts of Statistics 3
WREX Written Comprehensive Exam P
NS401 Natural Science Colloquium 2
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Chiropractic Education
Year 4
COMM301 Interpersonal Communication 3
ANAT20851 Embryology 5
BUSI341 Business Ethics 3
PHCH30151 Biochemistry I 6
PHCH33152 Cellular Physiology 3
PATH41661 Microbiology 5
Upper Division electives 2
Total: 27 hours
Graduation Requirements: Total 120 hours
ADDENDUM I
Park University
and
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Park University
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Years 1, 2, & 3
General Education (33 hours)
EN105 Writing Strategies/Concepts 3
EN106 Writing Purposes/Research 3
Writing Competency Test P
MA131 College Algebra 3
Humanities electives 6
PS101 General Psychology 3
Social Science electives 6
Liberal Learning 9
Upper Division elective 3
Core Requirements (55 hours)
BI114 General Biology 4
BI225 Botany 4
BI226 Zoology 4
BI231 Introductory Molecular Cell Biology 3
BI306 Biological Literature 3
CH107 Introduction to Chemistry 3
CH107L Introduction to Chemistry Lab 1
CH108 Introduction to Chemistry II 3
CH108 Introduction to Chemistry II Lab 1
WREX Written Comprehensive Exam P
NS401 Natural Science Colloquium 2
CH317 Organic Chemistry I 3
CH317L Organic Chemistry Lab 1
CH318 Organic Chemistry II 3
CH318l Organic Chemistry II Lab 1
MA120 Basic Concepts of Statistics 3
MA210 Calculus/Analytic Geometry I 3
MA211 Calculus/Analytic Geometry II 3
PY205 Introduction to Physics I 5
PY206 Introduction to Physics II 5
Total 91 hours
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Chiropractic Education
Year 4
BUSI315 Advanced Microcomputers 3
COMM301 Interpersonal Communication 3
ANAT20851 Embryology 5
PHCH30151 Biochemistry I 6
PHCH33152 Cellular Physiology 3
PATH41661 Microbiology 5
Upper Division Electives 4
Total 29 hours
Total Graduation Requirements: 120 hours
Note: Palmer requires 1 academic year in Biology,
1 academic year of Inorganic Chemistry, 1 academic
year of Organic Chemistry and 1 academic year of General Physics
Approvals:
Park University
8700 NW River Park Drive
Parkville, MO 64152
By: Michael Droge, Ph.D. Date: 4/17/07
Provost
Palmer College of Chiropractic
1000 Brady Street
Davenport, Iowa 52803
By: Dennis Marchiori, D.C., Ph.D By: Donald Kern, D.C.
VP Academic Affair President
Date: 4/27/07 Date: 5/1/07