Institution
Cleveland Chiropractic College, Kansas City / Los Angeles, United States
Contact Details
Kansas City Campus
Address:
Cleveland Chiropractic College
6401 Rockhill Road
Kansas City, Missouri 64131
U.S.A.
Phone: +1 81 500100 or +1 800 4672252
Toll free: Not available
Fax: +1 816 3610272
Email: kc.admissions@cleveland.edu
Website: http://www.cleveland.edu
Los Angeles Campus
Address:
Cleveland Chiropractic College
590 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, California 90004
U.S.A.
Phone: 323-660-6166 or 800-466-CCLA (2252)
Toll free: Not available
Fax: 323-906-2094
E-mail: la.admissions@cleveland.edu
Website: http://www.cleveland.edu
Training Therapy
Chiropractic
Level Of Training
Postgraduate
Qualification Awarded
Doctor of Chiropractic
Duration Of Training
Three years and 6 months / 4 years
Entry Requirements
The prerequisites for consideration of acceptance into the Doctor of Chiropractic program are in compliance with the standards, policies, and guidelines of the Council on Chiropractic Education. All courses considered for acceptance must have been obtained at an institution or institutions accredited by a nationally recognized agency. Prior to matriculation, applicants must have completed at least ninety (90) or more semester credit units or the equivalent number of credits in quarter hours, of appropriate pre-professional education courses. A grade of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale is required in each course, and a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale is required for the 90 semester units.
Of these 90 semester units, a minimum of 48 semester units must be completed in the following 6 subject areas. In each subject area, if more than one course is taken to fulfill the requirement, the course contents must be none duplicated. A cumulative grade point average of 2.50 on a 4.00 scale is required for these 48 hours.
General Education
- English Language Skills – 6 semester hours
- Psychology – 3 semester hours
- Social Sciences or Humanities – 15 semester hours
Biological/Physical Sciences
- Biological Sciences – 6 semester hours – Coursework must include pertinent laboratory experiences.
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Chemistry – 12 semester hours – The chemistry requirement may be met with at least 3 semester hours of general or inorganic chemistry and at least 6 semester hours of organic chemistry and/or biochemistry courses with non duplicated content. At least 6 semester hours of the chemistry courses must include pertinent related laboratory experiences.
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Physics and related studies – 6 semester hours – The physics requirement may be met with either one or more physics courses with non duplicated content (of which one must include a pertinent related laboratory), or 3 semester hours in physics (with laboratory) and 3 semester hours in either biomechanics, kinesiology, statistics, or exercise physiology.
Students who hold a degree leading to licensure/registration in a health science discipline at the baccalaureate level or above with an earned cumulative grade point average of at least 2.50 on a scale of 4.00, or who hold a baccalaureate degree with an earned grade point average of at least 3.25 on a scale of 4.00, may be admitted to the DCP upon presenting evidence that their academic preparation substantially meets the requirements for admission, consistent with those noted above.
Additional Courses
Additional semester and/or quarter hours of transferable elective courses may be needed to fulfill the required minimum of 90 semester hours or 135 quarter hours.
Courses That Meet Admission Requirements
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Biological/Physical Sciences: Animal/vertebrate/general biology, zoology, anatomy, physiology, cell biology, microbiology.
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General or Inorganic Chemistry: General or inorganic chemistry with labs in a sequence leading up to organic chemistry.
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Organic Chemistry: Usually titled Organic Chemistry I and II (III).
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Physics: These courses can be an algebra/trigonometry-based sequence and need not be calculus-based. Can be titled General or Principles of Physics I and II (III).
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Psychology: Usually titled General or Introductory Psychology.
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Communication and/or Language Skills: Composition and speech courses (e.g., English 101, English 102, Speech 101, etc.).
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Humanities: Art/art history, cinema/film, classics, drama, fine arts, foreign language, journalism (intro only), linguistics, literature, logic, music, philosophy, radio and television, religions studies, theatre.
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Social sciences: Anthropology (not physical), child development, economics, education (history of education), geography (not physical), government, history, minority studies, political science, psychology, sociology.
*Requirements for international students not specified
Enrollment Time
Not available
Learning Outcome
Not available
Type Of Attendance
Full Time
Credit Hour
Not available
Semester
Equivalent to 10 or 12 trimesters
Theory/Practical
This course focuses mostly on theory. There is no practical component.
Learning Module
- Systemic
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Histology
- Cell Physiology
- Embryology
- Spinal Anatomy
- Chiropractic Philosophy I
- Technique I Static Palpation
- Cell Physiology
Teaching Faculty
College of Chiropractic
Source Of Accreditation
Council on Chiropractic Education
Graduate Pathways
This is the highest academic program offered in chiropractic. Graduate should be competent in undergoing independent research
Career Opportunities
On completion, graduates can enhance their practice as accredited chiropractors
Course Fees
USD72, 652 for the 12-trimester program
*Information on international students’ fee is not available
How To Apply
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Submit a typed, one-page single or two-page double-spaced, statement that expresses your motivation for choosing the chiropractic profession.
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Have a letter of recommendation sent directly to the office (refer to contact details). The letter should be from a doctor of chiropractic or other health care provider that has graduated from a professional institution.
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Forward official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. Transcripts must be sent directly to the office (refer to contact details).
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Forward an official high school transcript or GED transcript.
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Submit a completed application form, along with a cover letter indicating any coursework in progress, to the attention of the “Office of Admissions”. Prospective students may apply online or download an application and a Recommendation Letter form (refer to links for respective URLs).
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Submit a USD50 application fee.
Glossary, Abbreaviations and Links
- USD – US dollars
- GED (General Educational Development Test) is a test that certifies the taker has attained American or Canadian high school-level academic skills
- A quarter or trimester lasts between 8 and 12 weeks, and there are typically three per year
- Apply online – http://www.cleveland.edu/application/
- Application form and recommendation letter form – http://www.cleveland.edu/admissions/apply-today/
