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]
[edit] History
The school was established in 1932, and in 1967 the name became Western States Chiropractic College.[1] In 1973, Western States relocated to Northeast Portland to its current 22-acre (8.9 ha) campus.[1] The college's moniker changed again to the 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]
[edit] Academic programs
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, and postgraduate education programs.
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