University of Western States
| University of Western States | |
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| Established | 1904 |
| Type | Private |
| Students | 475 |
| Location | Portland, Oregon, United States 45°32′35″N 122°31′23″W / 45.5430°N 122.5230°WCoordinates: 45°32′35″N 122°31′23″W / 45.5430°N 122.5230°W |
| Campus | Urban |
| Former names | Western States Chiropractic College, 1904-2003[citation needed] |
| Website | www.uws.edu |
University of Western States (formerly known as Western States Chiropractic College) is a chiropractic college in Northeast Portland, Oregon. The private school has about 475 students.[1]
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History[edit]
The school was established in 1904.[2] In 1967 the name became Western States Chiropractic College.[1] In 1973, Western States relocated to its current 22-acre (8.9 ha) campus in Northeast Portland.[1] The institution name changed again to University of Western States in 2010.[1] University of Western States was the first chiropractic college to receive a federally funded research grant through the United States Health Resources and Services Administration.[citation needed] Western States added a new $4 million lecture hall in 2001, and a $3.6 million anatomy laboratory in 2011.[1] The anatomy lab took first place for its category in the TopProjects contest held by the Daily Journal of Commerce.[3]
Academic programs[edit]
University of Western States offers a four-year program leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic degree. The school also offers an optional Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, taken concurrently, as well as a Masters in Exercise and Sport Science, a Masters in Nutrition and Functional Medicine, and postgraduate education programs.[4][5][5]
In 2006, the University began a Massage Therapy program which expanded to Salem's Chemeketa Community College in 2011.[6][7]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e Smith, Quinton (July 14, 2011). "University of Western States replaces a decrepit facility with a $3.6 million anatomy building". The Oregonian. Retrieved 15 July 2011.
- ^ History
- ^ Weinstein, Nathalie (May 10, 2012). "TopProject: University of Western States Gross Anatomy Laboratory submitted by Precision Construction Co.". Daily Journal of Commerce. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ MS Exercise and Sports Science
- ^ a b Masters of Science in Nutrition and Functional Medicine
- ^ Massage Therapy
- ^ University of Western States Massage Program at Chemeketa-Salem
External links[edit]
Media related to University of Western States at Wikimedia Commons
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- Chiropractic schools in the United States
- Universities and colleges in Portland, Oregon
- Educational institutions established in 1904
- National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities members
- Universities and colleges accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- 1904 establishments in Oregon
