I am in favor of requiring a Bachelor's degree prior to matriculating into a chiropractic college. It is a movement that is gathering steam nationwide. Nine states already have this requirement. One of the chiropractic universities also currently has this requirement. When more states pass this regulation, the colleges will be forced into making it a pre-requisite for matriculation.

I have heard and understand all of the arguments against this regulation. I know that technically speaking, MD's and osteopaths only have to meet prerequisites in catalog, but I think it is almost universal to say that most MD's and osteopaths have there bachelor's degree.

I think that this requirement will raise the standards of all students at chiropractic schools. With these more highly educated students, there will be much more critical thinking and an advancement of our profession.

Jefferson K. Teass, D.C.

College of William and Mary B.A. '77