Life Chiropractic College West is a
private
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chiropractic school in
Hayward, California, US, known for its Doctor of
Chiropractic
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degree program. Founded as Pacific States Chiropractic College in 1976 by George E. Anderson, the name was changed in 1981 to its current form after a merger with Life Chiropractic College (now
Life University
Life University is a private university focused on training chiropractors and located in Marietta, Georgia, USA. It was established in 1974 by a chiropractor, Sid E. Williams.
History
The university was founded in 1974 by Williams as "Life C ...
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History
Life West traces its roots back to 1976 when it was founded by chiropractor George E. Anderson as Pacific States Chiropractic College. During its first years the school was involved in multiple malfeasance cases resulting in the termination of two administrators.
During the early 1980s the school was run by three interim presidents until a merger was agreed between George Anderson, George Wentland, and
Sid E. Williams (founder of
Life Chiropractic College) to merge Pacific States Chiropractic College with Life College. The result of this merger was the establishment of Life Chiropractic College West in 1981.
Accreditation
The Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Program at Life West has been accredited since 1987 by the Commission on Accreditation of the
Council on Chiropractic Education
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(CCE).
The program is also accredited by the California Board of Chiropractic Examiners.
References
External links
Official website
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Educational institutions established in 1976
Chiropractic schools in the United States
Private universities and colleges in California
Education in Hayward, California
1976 establishments in California