Parker Overview

History

• Founded in 1982 by Dr. James W. Parker based on the mission of "Spreading Chiropractic Worldwide."
• Parker's original campus was located in Irving, Texas and was converted to the present day Irving Chiropractic Wellness Clinic.
• The current campus opened in 1989 and is located in Dallas, Texas.
• Mentored by Dr. Parker, our President, Dr. Fabrizio Mancini brings dynamic leadership to the Parker College of Chiropractic.

Campus

• 340,000 sq. ft. spanning over 18 acres
• Tranquil fountains and waterfalls create a positive setting to enhance your learning experience
• Nine amphitheater style classrooms make every seat a good seat
• State-of-the-art Gross Anatomy Lab
• Fully equipped gymnasium

Program

• Offers a Doctor of Chiropractic degree program
• Offers two Bachelor of Science degrees: one in Anatomy and Health and Wellness, which may be earned concurrently with the DC degree to increase your future career options
• Curriculum, both basic and chiropractic sciences, is integrated with the teachings of Dr. Jim Parker's Principles and Philosophy
• Nine Trimester system; 4-year academic program completed in 3 calendar years
• Offers 9 techniques that correct vertebral subluxations
• Students start clinical experience in their first trimester; hands-on clinical training from day one
• Technologically advanced classrooms are web-enabled, which enhances the learning experience
• Excellent research facility and programs that keep you up-to-date on current chiropractic research 

Continuing Education Classes

• Animal Chiropractic
• Acupuncture
• Neurology
• Nutrition
• Pediatrics
• Physical Therapy
• Scoliosis Treatment
• Adjustment Protocols

Admissions

• Requirements include 90 prerequisite hours with specific requirements in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Psychology and Humanities
• Over 90% of our students receive Financial Aid
• Variety of scholarships available
• Call 1-800-GET-MYDC for more information
• Average graduation rate is 83%

Faculty and Student Ratio

• Overall student to faculty ratio of 13:1
• Lab student to faculty ratio never greater than 15:1

Parker College Chiropractic Wellness Clinics

• Dallas Chiropractic Wellness Clinic - 32,000 sq. ft. (972) GET-WELL
• Irving Chiropractic Wellness Clinic - 6,000 sq. ft. (972) GET-WELL.

Faculty

• 94% of faculty have terminal degrees
• 81% of faculty have DC degrees
• 7% have PhDs
• 4% have MDs
• 2% have Other - DVM and DDS

Students

• 936 students
• 47 students in the Undergraduate/Prerequisite program
• Median age: 26
• 35% female/65% male
• 73% single/27% married
• 26% minority and nonresident students

Alumni

• 4,500 and growing
• Practicing in all 50 states and 25 countries
• 75% of graduates are male and 25% are female
• Canada has the second largest population of Parker graduates
• Five states in the United States with the most Parker Alumni:
  • Texas
  • Oklahoma
  • Florida
  • Colorado
  • Louisiana

Parker Seminars

Parker Seminars has been teaching chiropractors to be successful for 55 years and is part of a Parker College student's education. These programs are offered free to first-year graduates and prospective students.

Accreditation

• Parker College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award the bachelor of science and doctor of chiropractic degrees.  Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA, 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Parker College of Chiropractic.
• The doctor of chiropractic degree program of Parker College of Chiropractic is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of the Council on Chiropractic Education, 8049 North 85th Way, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258-4321. Tel: 480.443.8877.

Employment

• Employment of chiropractors is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations through the year 2010 as consumer demand for alternative medicine grows. (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
• Chiropractic is ranked 14th in Money Magazine for the Best Jobs in America (2006)
• Chiropractic is ranked 10th in Fast Company's list of top jobs for 2006
• Career Services facilitates career development of students and alumni by consulting with resume writing, career planning and other issues pertinent to a successful chiropractic career
• The ratio of DCs to the general population, based on U.S. Bureau of Census figures, is estimated to be one doctor for every 5,100 persons
• The ratio of MDs to the general population is approximately one to every 430 citizens.
  **International Chiropractors Association, 2001

Clinical Exchange Program

• Parker College's Clinic Abroad program offers students the opportunities to have clinic experience in Mexico City
• The first exchange program opened in 2005
• Plans are underway to establish similar programs in New Zealand and Europe