Parker University

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Americans are seeking holistic alternatives to health care, and as a result, chiropractors are experiencing a faster than average growth in employment rate, with job placement expected to rise 20 percent through 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Chiropractic is a non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical approach to healthcare that is focused on preserving wellness through proper maintenance and care of the nervous system.

The Parker Difference

Explore the opportunities Parker University has to offer and discover your potential to help patients live happier, healthier lives. Located in the heart of vibrant Dallas/Ft. Worth, Parker University offers a system that allows you to graduate sooner and get a head start on your career.

The Value and Benefits of a Parker University Education

• Doctor of chiropractic degree as well as a bachelor of science with a minor in anatomy and bachelor of science with a minor in health and wellness
• Advanced chiropractic business and practice-building courses that prepare you to be successful.
• Internship and professional development opportunities through Parker Clinics internships, two prestigious study abroad programs and unique internship opportunities with practicing DCs outside of the Parker University system, including at the VA hospital
• Opportunity to perform on-site, supervised adjustments of athletes at Pan American and Olympic games
• Award-winning faculty dedicated to providing you with an enriching and successful education experience
• Technologically-advanced campus with web-enabled classrooms, podcasted lectures and wireless access throughout campus
• Award-winning research facility that has partnerships including Harvard, Yale, University of Alabama, and other world-renown facilities
• State-of-the-art gross anatomy lab and radiology facilities
• Opportunity to perform on-site, supervised adjustments of athletes at Pan American and Olympic games
• Campus athletic facility and organized sports leagues
• Networking opportunities through continuing education events, Parker Seminars, After Hours Clinic Visits and assemblies
• Focus on wellness through a non-invasive and non-pharmaceutical approach
• Full financial aid available

Excellence in Education

Together with training in the science, philosophy, and art of chiropractic, the doctor of chiropractic program offers course work that covers the basic and clinical sciences as well as jurisprudence, office procedure, and business management. Parker University prepares students to be not only superior doctors, but also savvy business professionals who own and operate successful practices.

Programs of Study

The course of study is a four-year academic program condensed to three and one half calendar years of ten trimesters. Many students attending Parker University have previously attained a B.S., B.A., or higher degree, prior to entry into the professional program. Parker University also offers two bachelor of science degrees, one with a major in anatomy and one with a major in health and wellness.

Clinical Internship

Parker University offers many opportunities to gain exposure to clinical practice allowing students to gain greater experience with a variety of adjusting techniques.

• Internships at Parker Chiropractic Wellness Clinics are excellent opportunities for student interns to receive hands-on training and gain practical educational experience from the demands of a wide and varied patient-base alongside some of Parker's most-established doctors of chiropractic.
• Parker University offers students the opportunity to experience life after graduation ahead of schedule with Community Based Internships (CBIs) held at private-practice chiropractic clinics. Staffed by adjunct faculty of Parker, these clinics are carefully selected by Parker University to provide a real-world representation of the diversity of possible practices in chiropractic.
• The Parker VA chiropractic student internship program provides up to 12 Parker interns (per year) with an eight-week rotation through the North Texas VA Hospital PM&R Spine Department. The students selected each trimester take part in a program consisting of 35 hours/week of experience.
• The Clinic Abroad Programs in Mexico and Columbia, impart an educational experience like no other to senior-level Parker University students. Interns are immersed in the Hispanic culture, enhance their Spanish-speaking skills and benefit from the advanced-level of clinical experience required to better serve their future patients - and significantly mirroring those of increasing Hispanic-population healthcare in the United States.
• Select Parker students are provided the unique opportunity to provide services at Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) in conjunction with Southwestern Regional Medical Center in Tulsa, OK. As the newest of Parker internships, CTCA supplies students with participation in the treatment of cancer patients.

Financial Aid

Parker University offers many options to help fund your chiropractic education. Everyone is eligible to receive financial aid, and 99 percent of students receive some form of assistance. Students should visit with a financial aid counselor to go over the cost of attendance, ask questions regarding loans, grants or scholarships, and any other questions you might have.

Special Programs

Massage Therapy and Medical Massage

The Parker School of Massage Therapy offers both an entry-level, eight-month 600-hour program in massage therapy, which prepares student for both the State and National licensures, as well as a 300-hour advanced medical massage program. The Parker School of Massage Therapy Intern Clinic provides our students the opportunity to develop their skills in a structured and supervised environment.

Continuing Education

Parker University Continuing Education Department offers a wide range of live and online programs including Animal Chiropractic, Chiropractic Neurology, Acupuncture, Scoliosis, Sports, and Pediatrics. In addition, Parker also offers massage therapy CE courses that are designed to give therapists additional skills and knowledge to help them deliver even greater wellness care to their clients.

Student Life

Parker students are exceptionally active in curricular and extracurricular activities. Parker offers a variety of student organizations and clubs that provide a unique opportunity for learning outside the classroom and an opportunity to develop leadership skills while growing and developing as a person.

The on-campus student activity center features a weight room, cardio center, full gymnasium, study lounges, computers, and a game room with table tennis, billiards, foosball and various video games, allowing students the opportunity to stay active, fit, and relaxed while attending Parker.

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