Chiropractic Curriculum
Curriculum by Quarters (printable Standard Schedule by Quarters pdf)
Sherman College offers the first professional doctor of chiropractic degree (D.C.) – preparing students for chiropractic licensure as fully qualified health care providers who specialize in the area of vertebral subluxation through the achievement of the college’s curriculum and expected educational results.
The program is very demanding, including 4,824 clock hours in a set course
sequence over 14 quarters or three and one-half calendar years – comparable
to that of the other doctor of chiropractic programs in North America, which range
from 4,220 – 5,265 contact hours.
Students spend as much as 35 hours per week in class, and need to allow for additional
study time, especially in quarters where they prepare to take National Board Exams.
Classroom Study
During the first six quarters of the program, students study basic sciences and chiropractic philosophy. They start with gross anatomy, studying each body system, as well as technique, x-ray and diagnostic courses. In eighth quarter, students enroll in Pre-Clinic concurrently with supporting technique and analysis courses to put the knowledge into practice.
Clinical Program
In the clinical program, students practice every aspect of patient care including
case histories, physical and spinal examinations, x-ray, diagnosis, report of findings,
chiropractic adjustments and case management. Students are encouraged to work with
the research department to advance the profession with evidence based study.
Interns practice chiropractic skills on student patients both in the classroom and
in the student clinic under the supervision of licensed doctors of chiropractic.
During the remainder of the clinical program, students also complete remaining clinical
science courses and business practices courses.
For Course Descriptions, See the current College Catalog
