College Profile:
Life University
Life College was founded as a school of chiropractic in 1974 with a first class of 22 students.
Today, with more than 13,700 alumni, Life University, under the leadership of President Guy F. Riekeman and a fully committed Board of Trustees, the college has expanded to a complete university that provides 11 undergraduate degrees, a master's degree and a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. Life University attracts student from all 50 states and 20 countries.
Life University's College of Arts and Sciences offers three associate degrees in nutrition technology, computer information management, and life coaching; eight bachelor degrees in business administration, computer information management, biology, exercise science, nutrition, dietetics, psychology, and biopsychology; and a master's degree in sport health science.
Life University also offers a Doctor of Chiropractic Degree through its College of Chiropractic. The College of Chiropractic boasts a current enrollment of almost 1,200 students a doubling in the number of students in just the past two years. This program features practice management courses which train students on how to run a successful practice and also gives students valuable "hands on" experience in the university's clinic system, including clinics overseas.
"Life has an amazing energy! I think it's because of the caliber of program and the depth of experience of the instructors. I came to Life because I wanted to embrace the vision that Life University holds for the health and well-being of mankind," commented Austin Anderson, chiropractic student from Atlanta, Ga.
Students in all of the 13 degree programs, enjoy the benefit of a highly supportive atmosphere where students work together, often in team and group experiences, with highly qualified, caring faculty and supportive peers. From the president to every employee within the University, Life University is committed to creating a student-centered learning environment, boasting a student-faculty ratio of 15:1.
Editorial provided by Life University.
