PHILOSOPHY

PHIL 510 – Philosophy I – 48 hours
This 48-hour lecture/discussion course is a study of the fundamentals of the chiropractic philosophy of Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic. The nature, role and methods of philosophy are reviewed, including the relationship of philosophy to science and art. Emphasis is placed on the investigation of vitalism as a basis for the major premise of chiropractic. The fundamental assumptions, principles, concepts and terms of chiropractic philosophy are presented. The “Triune of Life” is thoroughly explored, as is the “Simple (safety pin) Cycle” of awareness and adaptation. Special philosophical consideration is given to the relationship between universal intelligence, innate intelligence, innate mind and educated mind.

PHIL 520 – History of Chiropractic – 36 hours
This 36-hour lecture/discussion course is designed to provide historical information about the scientific, philosophical, clinical, political, sociological and educational development of the chiropractic profession.

PHIL 522 – Philosophy II – 36 hours
This 36-hour lecture/discussion course is a continuation of Philosophy I. The course will enable the student to examine his or her own worldview by presenting the differences between inductive and deductive reasoning and the appropriateness of each in the understanding of the principles of chiropractic philosophy. The course examines the concept of the educated mind, its interaction with the innate mind and its influence on health care decisions. The role of the doctor of chiropractic as it pertains to hygiene will be studied as well as an investigation of positive and negative survival values and how they influence personal health care decisions. The thirty-three principles of chiropractic will be discussed as to their application as a tool in helping the public understand the value of chiropractic care. Prerequisite: Philosophy I.

PHIL 530 – Philosophy III – 24 hours
This 24-hour lecture/discussion course is a continuation of Philosophy II. The course covers the principles of the chiropractic profession, as they are derived from chiropractic philosophy, and the traditional concept of the “learned professions.” The course examines the profession’s practice objective as well as scope of practice and criteria of patient safety. Health enhancement versus disease treatment is discussed relative to the role of a doctor of chiropractic as a primary health care provider. The course also focuses on the vertebral subluxation, as the central area of interest in chiropractic, including its definition, what it entails, what it does not include, and various other considerations. Prerequisite: Philosophy II.

PHIL 610 – Philosophical Applications – 12 hours
This 12-hour discussion course is oriented toward the student intern experience and includes commentary concerning the application of chiropractic principles to practice. Prerequisite: Philosophy II. This is a pass/fail course.

PHIL 640 – Patient Education – 48 hours
This 48-hour lecture/participation (6/42) course is designed to study and apply verbal and non-verbal communication techniques. Student oral presentations with instructor and peer critique are utilized to give provide students with practical experience in educating the public about the benefits of chiropractic care. Students are expected to prepare a chiropractic health presentation to be delivered the Health Center patients. Prerequisite: Philosophy III.

PHIL 710 – Subluxation Theories – 48 hours
This 48-hour lecture/discussion course is concerned with vertebral subluxation and the various hypotheses that have been proposed to support its existence. The course includes a thorough review of both past and present scientific research literature to broaden the student’s understanding of scientifically based chiropractic theories. Prerequisites: Philosophy II, Neuro and Muscle Physiology and Neuropathophysiology.

PHIL 740 – Media Communications – 48 hours
This 48-hour lecture/participation explores effective means of communication develop the skills needed to communicate chiropractic principles effectively and accurately, utilizing all forms of media, including newspaper, radio, television and Internet. Prerequisite: Philosophy III.