Academic Curriculum

Sherman College offers the first professional doctor of chiropractic degree (D.C.) – preparing students for chiropractic licensure as fully qualified, primary 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 comprised of 4,872 contact 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.

Classroom Study
During the first six quarters of the program, students are immersed in the basic sciences portion of the curriculum and have extensive exposure to the philosophy of chiropractic, technique, x-ray and diagnostic courses. In eighth quarter, students enroll in Pre Clinic concurrently with supporting technique and analysis courses.

Clinical Program
The clinical program focuses on every aspect of student and outpatient care including case histories, physical and spinal examinations, x-ray, diagnosis, report of findings, chiropractic adjustments and case management.

In ninth quarter, qualified students may enroll in Student Clinic, where they have opportunities to 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.

Course Descriptions (see pp. 47-61 of the Bulletin)